From “Ugh, Writing” to “Oh, I Get It” with Dr. Michal Reznizki

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Dr. Michal (Me-hal) Reznizki, professor at UC Berkeley and scholar of writing, rhetoric, and composition. With over 12 years of experience teaching composition, Michal brings powerful insights into how students learn to write—and how educators can better engage them in the process.We talk about why meaningful writing takes time, what students often underestimate about college-level writing, and how teachers can scaffold instruction to support students as they transition from middle school to high school and into college. We also explore practical strategies for energizing the writing classroom, drawing from her book Dynamic Activities for First-Year Composition, which offers 96 research-based, student-centered activities.This episode is a must-listen for educators, learning specialists, parents, and students who want a more compassionate, effective, and engaging approach to writing instruction.📘 Book: Dynamic Activities for First-Year Compositionhttps://a.co/d/djIv4qw