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Empower Students Now
By Amanda WernerEducation
Empower Students Now episodes
- 22. Why You're Probably Teaching Information Writing WrongMost secondary teachers I know, wonderful teachers who are friends of mine by the way, teach information/expository writing using essay assignments. In this episode I discuss how to teach information writing in a way that is more applicable to the technology age. The world is changing and we as teachers need to change our instruction with it!https://amandawritenow.com/why-youre-probably-teaching-information-writing-wrong/13 min
- 21. HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT!The Workshop Teacher School is ABSOLUTELY FREE and was created with the obstacles YOU face in mind! What is it? Starting Friday June 14th I will be hosting a live webinar event every Friday for five weeks. Here's what's in store each week...Week 1: How to Get Started with Workshop…and Why Workshop is the Very Best Way to Teach Reading & WritingWeek 2: Fitting Everything in…How to Teach Both Reading AND Writing WorkshopWeek 3: Student Engagement & Motivation Strategies that WorkWeek 4: How to Simplify Your Assessment SystemsWeek 5: Year-Long Curriculum PlanningSIGN UP HERE: https://amandawritenow.com/workshop-teacher-school/5 min
- 20. 10 Ways to Make Reading and Writing Joyful Before BreakWant to survive the week before any break?!?! The answer is to have fun with your students! In this episode Amanda discusses ten ways to have fun with your students the week before a break. Because, who wants to do boring school work when a much needed break is just around the corner? https://amandawritenow.com/10-ways-to-make-reading-writing-joyful-before-break/15 min
- 19. 5 Ways to Use Google Classroom During Writing WorkshopGoogle Classroom has completely transformed classrooms. We can easily share and make copies of Docs, Slides, Forms and more with our students. But, how can we utilize this powerful tool during writing workshop. In this episode learn five creative ways to use Google Classroom during writing workshop! https://amandawritenow.com/5-ways-to-use-google-classroom-during-writing-workshop/11 min
- 18. Support for Writers at All LevelsIn this episode learn how to support writers who finish early, who have special needs, who are sloppy, who are unmotivated and who are overachievers. https://amandawritenow.com/supporting-writers-at-all-levels/17 min
- 17. How to Write Your Own Mini LessonsLessoning planning can be easy! Find out how to simplify the process in this episode for writing teachers!13 min
- 16. 5 Exciting Ways to Introduce a Writing UnitIn this episode learn some ways to start your writing unit or introduce a writing assignment that actually might just excite your students. Here is the blog post associated with this episode: https://amandawritenow.com/5-exciting-ways-to-introduce-your-writing-unit/17 min
- 15. Places to Find Mentor TextsWhat are mentor texts and where do you find them? This episode answers both those questions! https://amandawritenow.com/places-to-find-mentor-texts-that-you-may-not-have-thought-of/12 min
- 14. 5 Fun Activities to do with Your Students the Day After a Long BreakIt is tough coming back to school after a long break but it doesn't have to be. In this episode I discuss five fun, simple activities you can do with your class when you come back from a long break. https://amandawritenow.com/5-fun-activities-to-do-with-your-students-the-day-after-coming-back-from-a-long-break/15 min
- 13. I'm More than an English TeacherIn this episode I discuss three passions beyond reading and writing workshop: community building, meditation and digital literacy. https://amandawritenow.com/im-more-than-an-english-teacher/20 min
About Empower Students Now
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Amanda has been a passionate full time classroom teacher for 16 years. She’s worked in a wide range of educational settings teaching students grades 3rd-8th. Amanda worked for a Title I, charter,…
magnet, and National Blue Ribbon school and now she homeschools her twice exceptional daughter.No matter what type of school or grade she’s taught, engaging and empowering students has always been at the forefront of her work as an educator and teacher author.Amanda understands that helping students find their voice is core to being an effective teacher and social justice advocate.Even with a teacher willing to listen, there are many barriers that exist and hinder movement towards more equitable schools. Amanda has experienced first hand the many problems that exist in K-12 education. Listening to students is only the first step on a long road ahead. Amanda’s website, courses, lesson resources, and podcast are dedicated to supporting teachers and students in this important work for change.