Travis and Whitney explore the revision strategy of adding content to writing. They dive into how to teach students to add information purposefully - not just to make writing longer, but to clarify ideas and create meaningful connections between thoughts. Specific lesson examples from both elementary and middle school levels are shared, demonstrating how to help students understand when and why to add content to strengthen their writing.

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Texts we shout out in this episode:

Wow in the World: The How and Wow of the Human Body by Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz

Leaf Detective: How Margaret Lowman Uncovered Secrets in the Rainforest by Heahter Lang