Argumentative writing strategies for secondary students can empower young writers. Secondary language arts teachers will teach argumentative writing. We have concepts, terms, and mentor texts. Argumentative writing strategies should empower…
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A Comprehensive High School Writing Curriculum Guide
In this comprehensive high school writing curriculum guide, I explain necessary components of planning a writing for a year. Writing is an essential skill that students need to develop in…
Encouraging Student Reflections on the Writing Process
Working toward student reflections on the writing process can be a long-term goal. Using talking points and well-placed questions can move students along.
Where To Publish Student Writing
Are you looking for where to publish student writing? I have ideas for the publishing step in the writing process. Publishing is the final step in the writing process. I…
Make Student Revising Meaningful
The time comes in any writing lesson: the time for student revising. I don’t draw a hard line between revising and editing. If we are editing and a student realizes…
Ten Digital Writing Activities for Distance Learning
Looking for digital writing activities for distance learning? Maybe creative writing distance learning activities? You do NOT need to overwhelm yourself or students. With these ten distance learning writing activities,…
Six Writing Mini-Lessons for Secondary Students
Writing mini-lessons? Today, I’m reflecting on the larger writing process that I teach with freshmen and sophomores. I’ve realized that within my writing units, I primarily teach six writing mini-lessons.…
Writing Graphic Organizers for Secondary Students
Writing graphic organizers are lifesavers with my students. A graphic organizer for brainstorming, for creative writing, and for grammar can help young writers. Some students sit and write a paper.…
My Attitude for a Creative Writing Class
Teaching a creative writing class? Trying to encourage creative writing? I’ve developed my attitude as I’ve taught this elective. I’ve written before about my creative writing class concerning the first…
Providing Writing Feedback to Students: 3 Quick Tips
Stuck on providing writing feedback to students? I have three quick ways to provide meaningful writing feedback to older students. When I consider what I want for my secondary writers, this…