Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchRevolutionizing Student Writing: Beyond the 4x4 Classroom
The writing crisis in American classrooms isn't due to lack of teacher effort, it's our instructional model. When the Nation's Report Card reveals on…
1 year, 1 month ago
THIS is The Secret Ingredient for Better Writing Across All Subjects Ep. 13
Episode 13
In this episode, I’m diving into why CER (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) is the ultimate pivot skill. It’s not just for ELA. Students can use it in scie…
1 year, 2 months ago
Before the Rubrics: What to Teach the FIRST WEEK of Writing Ep. 12
Episode 12
When it comes to writing instruction, the first week can make or break your year. In this episode, I’m walking you through exactly how I start the sc…
1 year, 2 months ago
The Science of Writing: My Hunt for Research-Based Writing Instruction in Middle School Ep. 11
Episode 11
This episode is the audio from one of my most popular YouTube videos, so if you hear me say “look at this” or reference something on screen, don’t wo…
1 year, 2 months ago
Don't Ask Comprehension Questions When Reading a Novel: The Brilliance of TRACKING Ep 10
Episode 10
Traditional comprehension questions are holding your students back. It’s time for a shift. This method flips the script on how we approach novel stud…
1 year, 3 months ago
Stop Teaching Narrative Essays First: My Game-Changing Essay Sequence for Grades 4–8 Ep.9
Episode 9
What if the reason your students hate writing isn’t because they’re unmotivated but because you’re asking them to do too much, too soon?
In this episo…
1 year, 3 months ago
If You Teach Writing in THIS Order, Everything Will Click into Place Ep. 8
Episode 8
If teaching writing feels like one long game of catch-up… this episode will flip your perspective.
In today’s episode, I’m revealing the six writing s…
1 year, 3 months ago
What Publishing Taught Me About Teaching Writing Ep. 7
Episode 7
When I became a published author, I thought I understood revision...until I met my editor. And then my second editor. And my third.
In this episode, I…
1 year, 3 months ago
Teacher Talk! How this Teacher Implemented a Structured Writer's Workshop in 8th Grade Ep 6
Episode 6
Meet Tisha, an 8th grade ELA teacher who implemented the structured writing workshop in her classroom. She shares what worked during her first year o…
1 year, 3 months ago
From Acronyms to Autonomy: A Better Way to Teach Writing Ep 5
🏀 What does Steph Curry’s pregame warm-up have to do with writing instruction? Everything.
In this episode, I'm comparing the basketball legend’s unpr…
1 year, 3 months ago