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45. Transform the Way You Approach Writing Instruction with Melissa Morrison
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Do you want your students to take control of their writing? Are you looking for strategies to improve your writing instruction?
You won’t want to miss this episode where Melissa Morrison from Teaching to Transform LLC shares strategies and insight into how we can move your students from passive to active when it comes to writing.
Melissa Morrison brings her expertise on authentic writing instruction to the forefront, emphasizing the importance of understanding our writers rather than just focusing on their writing.
She shares why it is so important to know your students' current abilities,and when you don’t know their abilities it can either push students too hard or hold them back. By starting with a baseline and celebrating small victories, you can build a more supportive and effective writing environment.
Melissa Morrison also shares practical tips for tracking student progress in a manageable way, ensuring that each student's unique journey is acknowledged and fostered.
Finally, she discusses the role of building a classroom community where students feel safe to take risks and share their writing. Melissa Morrison discusses strategies for shifting the focus from correcting mistakes to encouraging growth and self-reflection.
She highlights the importance of teachers modeling vulnerability and the impact of connecting writing to reading.
By the end of this episode, you'll be equipped with actionable insights and inspired to cultivate a classroom where every student feels like a writer. Don't miss out on this informative discussion that promises to transform your approach to teaching writing!
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