Research and Writing Instruction: A Tip for Tomorrow from Melanie

Research can be instrumental in supporting instructional decision-making for teachers. In this Tip for Tomorrow, Melanie gives an overview of some of the most critical research surrounding writing instruction. She will cover what the research says about:Teaching kids about different aspects of the writing process.Studying strong examples of writing to lift the level of student writing.Teaching students to become fluent with handwriting, spelling, and typing so the cognitive focus is on content, not construction and transcription.Providing daily time for students to write in and outside the writing workshop (e.g., content area writing, writing about reading).Creating an engaged community of writers where writers confer, collaborate, and think about their audience.Links to the research mentioned in the episode:Steve Graham: Elementary School Students to Be Efficient WritersWriting and Reading Connections/ contentConstance Weaver: Grammar intertwined throughout the writing process: An “inch wide and a mile deep”*****Thanks to our affiliate!BestSelf: Use code TWTPOD for 15% off your purchase. Valid from 1/28-4/30/24.*****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.