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Research-Backed Writing Strategies from a 5th Grade Classroom
Episode 216
Published 1 year, 8 months ago
Description
Struggling to make writing click for your students?
In this episode, 5th-grade teacher Elise Frank shares practical strategies to tackle the challenges of teaching writing, inspired by "A Path to Better Writing" by Steve Graham and Karen Harris.
Key takeaways:
- Simplify the hidden processes of writing for your students.
- Boost ownership and feedback.
- Integrate writing across all subjects.
Packed with actionable ideas, this episode is a must-listen for every teacher! Tune in now and transform your writing instruction!
Resources:
- Focus Article: "A Path to Better Writing" by Steve Graham and Karen Harris
- See Elise's writing instruction in action:
- Urban teachers’ implementation of SRSD for persuasive writing following practice-based professional development: positive effects mediated by compromised fidelity. McKeown, D., FitzPatrick, E., Brown, M., Brindle, M., Owens, J., & Hendrick, R. (2019).
- Powerful Writing Strategies for All Students by Harris, Graham, Mason and Friedlander
- Powerful Teaching: Unleash the Science of Learning by Patrice Bain and Pooja K Agarwal
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