Episode 31 Why Don't We Let Them Talk?

I can picture it now, students are still and silent as they try to work on their writing piece. The teacher quiets anyone who is whispering and tells them to keep writing. Maybe that is just asking too much, or not enough, of our young writers.In this episode, we talk more about what it means to allow students to write authentically, which includes encouraging collaboration with peers...DURING writing time!If you are wanting to get your students to write, you need to let them write just as any other writer does; with comfort, choice, time for thinking, collaboration and even quick breaks! Listen in to hear more!About 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