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Getting Students to Write- Helping Elementary and Middle School teachers improve student writing.

Melissa Morrison, Elementary, Middle School Writing Consultant, Literacy Coach
Writing Instruction
Teaching Writing
Student-Centered Learning
Student Engagement
Mentor Texts
Peer Feedback
Teaching Strategies
K-8 Education
Research-Decide-Teach Conference
Growth Mindset In Writing
Growth Mindset
Classroom Environment
Student Writing
Read Aloud
Lucy Calkins
Education
The Performance Paradox
Teachers College Reading and Writing Project
Expectations In Education
Graphic Organizers

Are you a K-8 Elementary or Middle School ELA teacher wondering how to get your students to write? This podcast is for teachers looking for a way to revamp and transform their writing time! You don't need daily lesson plans or prompts-you just need to understand what writers need! In this inspiring podcast, you will hear about the struggles, pitfalls, practices, and joy of teaching writing in a st... more

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I know there is not enough time for writing instruction. That means we need writing time to be as efficient as possible!

This episode shares my top tips for making writing time the best for your students.

Time stealers:

• Too much teacher talk

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Listen in to another fantastic conversation with authors Irene Latham and Charles Waters.

Both share their experiences and strategies for making writing an effective an enjoyable activity for both teachers and students.

The discussion includes:

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It often seems that with writing, the first instinct for teachers when seeing a writer have difficulty is to hold them to what they are able to do correctly-to limit them to what they can do well.

But isn't that only preventing them from making pro... more

Where are the periods? Why isn't this capitalized? You teach it, but it doesn't show up consistently in their writing. UGH!

In this episode, we take a fresh look at teaching grammar and punctuation and the expectations we have for our writers.

Yo... more

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Recent Guests

Trevor Bryan
Art teacher with a passion for cross-curricular work, focusing on the combination of arts and literacy in education.
Episode: Episode 128 Narrative Know-How with Trevor Bryan
Matt Glover
Elementary educator and author focusing on early writing development
Consultant, Author, Professor
Episode: Episode 126 The Ins and Outs of Language Composition with Matt Glover
Christine Devane
Author focused on children's literature that addresses shy children
Independent Author
Episode: Episode 124 Nurturing All Writers with Author Christine Devane
Leah Thomas
Educator with experience teaching kindergarten and second grade
Kirkwood School District, Missouri
Episode: Episode 117 Writer's Identity as a Fuel for Growth with Leah Thomas
Melanie Meehan
Writing and Social Studies Coordinator at Simsbury Public Schools, and author passionate about teaching writing to kids.
Simsbury Public Schools
Episode: Episode 115 The Heart of Teaching Writing with Melanie Meehan
Carl Anderson
An educator, literacy consultant, and author passionate about teaching writing.
Episode: Episode 112 Fantasy for the Win with Carl Anderson Pt 1
Zeba McGibbon
A kindergarten teacher with 11 years of experience in K-3 education.
The Kindergarten Cafe
Episode: Episode 110 All Things Kinder with Zeba McGibbon
Katherine Hamilton
Works at Ensemble Learning focusing on equity for multilingual learners
Ensemble Learning
Episode: Episode 108 Practical and Effective Tips for Supporting Multi-lingual Writers with Katherine Hamilton
Patty McGee
Literacy consultant and author, who emphasizes meaningful grammar instruction.
pattymcgee.org
Episode: Episode 106 Meaningful Grammar Instruction with Patty McGee

Host

Melissa Morrison
Host of the podcast, focusing on strategies to improve writing instruction for K-8 educators. She provides practical insights that are easily applicable in the classroom to enhance student writing engagement and identity.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • Well worth your time!

    Melissa is a wealth of knowledge about teaching students to write effectively.

    Her clear, accurate presentation of ideas, strategies, and research related to writing instruction is practical and actionable in the classroom. I HIGHLY recommend learning from and with Melissa!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EdConsult Solutions
    United States6 months ago
  • Great Strategies

    This podcast is FULL of great tips for teaching writing. Anyone who teaches writing should listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kindergarten cafe
    United States7 months ago
  • Best strategies and support

    Melissa provides the best strategies to improve my writing instruction. She makes it easy to understand and I can take action the next day in my classroom. She provides the support teachers need to succeed and thrive in writing instruction. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Annotated ELA
    United States2 years ago
  • Love her passion!!!

    This podcast gives me the tools and mindset to help show my student how to write. She is so passionate in supporting us teachers with pratical tips and strategies to get students to write. I love that she adds in episodes on mindset, as well, Because being a teacher in the classroom can be hard... but Melissa makes it feel so possible. Thank you so much! Robbin Kent - Online Courses Made Easy

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Robbin Kent | Course Creation
    United States2 years ago
  • So helpful!

    I have been wanting to make a change with my writing instruction and this podcast has been such a huge help! Melissa makes it easy to understand!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dede327
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Melissa's passion for writing instruction shines through, making the content both engaging and inspirational.
Feedback highlights that the podcast addresses real challenges teachers face in fostering a positive writing environment for students.
Listeners appreciate the practical, actionable strategies that can be implemented immediately in their classrooms.
The episodes are praised for being informative without overwhelming, catering well to educators' needs.
Several reviews note the effectiveness of the student-centered approach in enhancing writing skills.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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Episode 128 Narrative Know-How with Trevor Bryan
Q: Could you tell us a little bit quickly about Best Helper?
The story is always going to be about the mood change, and that mood change is often influenced by a helper character.
Episode 128 Narrative Know-How with Trevor Bryan
Q: How would teachers be able to take that work for reading comprehension and turn it into work with our early writers?
There's not a big difference between what we see in a picture or what we see in writing. It's the same information, it's just a different symbol system.
Episode 115 The Heart of Teaching Writing with Melanie Meehan
Q: What has brought you into the world of writing and wanting to write books?
Melanie shares how she serendipitously started writing for Two Writing Teachers, leading to her first book, Every Child Can Write, inspired by her dual passion for teaching and writing.
Episode 110 All Things Kinder with Zeba McGibbon
Q: How can teachers help students who are overly concerned with making mistakes?
It's essential to create an environment where mistakes are seen as learning opportunities and to provide tools to help students feel secure.
Episode 110 All Things Kinder with Zeba McGibbon
Q: What role does social-emotional learning play in writing instruction?
SEL is critical as it helps develop impulse control and confidence needed for students to write effectively.

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The content focuses on equipping K-8 elementary and middle school teachers with effective strategies to enhance student writing. Episodes emphasize transitioning from traditional product-based teaching to a more authentic, student-centered writing workshop model. Listeners can expect practical advice, personal anecdotes from experienced educators, and engaging discussions that inspire educators to foster student creativity and writing identity. The podcast's unique approach involves actionable insights that can be immediately applied in the classroom, helping teachers build a more supportive and motivating environment for student writers. Overall, the program aims to transform writing instruction and support educators in cultivating skilled... more

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