Exploring Best Practices and Research in Writing Instruction: A Digging Deeper Dialogue

It's the final episode of season two, so we're discussing some of the best practices for writing instruction. We cover the importance of a thriving writing community and the writing process, and we explore the role of oral language in boosting writing stamina. We also discuss the importance of dedicated and intentional writing time, the reciprocity between reading and writing, and the thrill of writing for an authentic audience. This episode will tee you up for the next school year!***Many thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Texthelp! Visit text.help/cowriter to learn more about Co:Writer prediction in Read&Write because everyone deserves the power to read, write, and understand.***Go Deeper:Answers to Your Biggest Questions About Teaching Elementary Writing by Melanie MeehanCollaboration and Community in the Writing WorkshopCraft Moves: Lesson Sets for Teaching Writing with Mentor Texts by Stacey ShubitzExploring the Power of Oral Language: A Conversation with a Colleague (with Lainie Levin)Exploring Voice Typing During Writing WorkshopFamily Resources for At-Home LearningResearch Round-up (Build Your Expertise Blog Series)The Editing Minute#TWTBlog Posts about AudienceWriting Instruction Considerations by Carl Anderson & Matt Glover***Thank you to our affiliate, Zencastr.Use our special link (https://zen.ai/mqsr2kHXSP2YaA1nAh2EpHl-bWR9QNvFyAQlDC3CiEk) to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. ***Send us Fan MailPlease subscribe to our podcast and leave us ratings/reviews on your favorite listening platform.You may contact us directly if you want us to consult with your school district. Melanie Meehan: [email protected] Stacey Shubitz: [email protected] us at [email protected] for affiliate or sponsorship opportunities.For more about teaching writing, head to the Two Writing Teachers blog.