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Episode 118 From Reluctant to Engaged-Finding Meaning for Writers
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Reluctant writers won't stay reluctant with the right supports!
As you start a new year with a new group of writers, you will want to make writing meaningful for each of them because engaged writers become successful writers!
In this episode I share a few ideas for helping students make connections with writing by offering a variety of entry points as well as helping them to feel ready to write.
Resources mentioned:
Two Writing Teachers: Friendly Letter Writing and Authentic Purposes for Writing
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About Melissa:
Melissa is an enthusiastic educator and continuous learner with over 19 years' experience in education. Her passion and expertise is transforming writing programs so that teachers are confident in writing instruction and student writers thrive! She strongly believes teachers are the key to effective instruction and their writers are their best resources.
Melissa knows that too often, explicit writing instruction is pushed aside in elementary education, and she feels it is her calling to help schools make it front and center, providing teachers with the knowledge and support necessary to implement effective and engaging writing instruction.
Teaching to Transform, LLC was founded by Melissa in 2018 and partners with school districts to provide professional development in writing instruction.
If you would like to learn more or refer Melissa to your district, check out her website below!
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