If you are wondering how to start your writing program this year, this is the episode for you!

K-8 teachers will find helpful information for getting started with writing so that your students will ASK for writing time and enjoy writing!

In order to create classrooms full of independent, successful writers who enjoy writing, try these 3 things.

*Encourage community

*Get to know your students as writers

*Choose a few teaching points

In the episode, I provide ways to do all three things in order to get your students to write!

Key Points: Your students are your best resource!

Be inquisitive!

Teach what they need!

About Melissa:

Melissa is an enthusiastic educator and continuous learner with over 19 years' experience in education.  Her passion and expertise is transforming writing programs so that teachers are confident in writing instruction and student writers thrive! She strongly believes teachers are the key to effective instruction and their writers are their best resources.

Melissa knows that too often, explicit writing instruction is pushed aside in elementary education, and she feels it is her calling to help schools make it front and center, providing teachers with the knowledge and support necessary to implement effective and engaging writing instruction. 

Teaching to Transform, LLC was founded by Melissa in 2018 and partners with school districts to provide professional development in writing instruction.

If you would like to learn more or refer Melissa to your district, check out her website below!

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