All About Writing

In this episode of MoriahCast, R' Alter dives into the crucial role of writing in education. Joined by Associate Principal Mrs. Tzipporah Boim and Lower School Director of Curriculum and Instruction Mrs. Zeva Adelsberg, they discuss the importance of reading and structured writing programs. The episode discusses how the Writing Revolution program is implemented at the Moriah School, focusing on the step-by-step development of writing skills from basic sentences to multi-paragraph essays. How grammar is taught contextually and the significance of integrating writing across various subjects. The discussion emphasizes the necessity of reading in enhancing writing skills and concludes with evaluating the success of the writing program through various benchmarks and feedback from graduates.Chapters00:00 Introduction01:02 The Importance of Writing03:40 The Writing Revolution Program05:31 Teaching Writing Skills16:26 Integrating Writing Across Curriculum17:19 The Role of Reading in Writing18:38 Evaluating Success in Writing19:35 Conclusion