It's the final episode of season two, so we're discussing some of the best practices for writing instruction. We cover the importance of a thriving writing community and the writing process, and we explore the role of oral language in boosting writing stamina. We also discuss the importance of dedicated and intentional writing time, the reciprocity between reading and writing, and the thrill of writing for an authentic audience. This episode will tee you up for the next school year!

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Go Deeper:

• Answers to Your Biggest Questions About Teaching Elementary Writing by Melanie Meehan
• Collaboration and Community in the Writing Workshop
• Craft Moves: Lesson Sets for Teaching Writing with Mentor Texts by Stacey Shubitz
• Exploring the Power of Oral Language: A Conversation with a Colleague (with Lainie Levin)
• Exploring Voice Typing During Writing Workshop
• Family Resources for At-Home Learning
• Research Round-up (Build Your Expertise Blog Series)
• The Editing Minute
• #TWTBlog Posts about Audience
• Writing Instruction Considerations by Carl Anderson & Matt Glover

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