Episode 30 Why are we afraid to teach writing? Let's change that!

Alright teachers, here's the thing. I know it can be scary to teach this writing stuff! Today I talk about the 3 obstacles around teaching writing and the ways to combat our fears and concerns and start transforming writing instruction! Teaching writing does not have to be scary! Teaching writing doesn't have to be fancy! In this episode, I share my best strategies for making the jump into helping your students as writers, and hopefully give you the push you need to make some changes! Resource: Writing Pathways; Performance Assessments and Learning Progressions K-8, Lucy CalkinsAbout Melissa:Melissa is an enthusiastic educator and continuous learner with over 19 years' experience in education.  Her passion and expertise is transforming writing programs so that teachers are confident in writing instruction and student writers thrive! She strongly believes teachers are the key to effective instruction and their writers are their best resources.Melissa knows that too often, explicit writing instruction is pushed aside in elementary education, and she feels it is her calling to help schools make it front and center, providing teachers with the knowledge and support necessary to implement effective and engaging writing instruction.  Teaching to Transform, LLC was founded by Melissa in 2018 and partners with school districts to provide professional development in writing instruction.If you would like to learn more or refer Melissa to your district, check out her website below!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachingtotransform/message