Increasing Student Agency as Writers: A Digging Deeper Dialogue

You can grow your students’ agency in writing workshop by thinking deeply about the curriculum, growing your instruction, and nudging students toward self-assessment. Here are several Two Writing Teachers blog posts that deal with some of the topics discussed in this episode:Creating Clarity for WritersDifferent Ways to Use Checklists in Writing WorkshopIncrease the Number of Teachers in the Room with Student-Led Small GroupsIntentional Practice in Our Writing ClassroomsSix Ways to Make Charts More Student-CenteredThe Importance of Charts in Our Classrooms: Resetting Our Workshop PracticesMaking the Most Out of Charts: Maximizing Independent Writing TimeThe Power of Goal SettingThe Power of Progression: Expanding the Reach with Small Group WorkThe Power of Silent Teachers: Helping Writers Increase Productivity and Build Independence Through Interdependence with Tools in the ClassroomThree Ways to Introduce Personal Editing Checklists in Writing WorkshopWriting Checklists: Tools for Independence and Goal-SettingAdditional Resources Mentioned:Answers to Your Biggest Questions About Teaching Writing by Melanie MeehanHow to Personalize Instruction with Seminars (Cult of Pedagogy Podcast)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.