Triple R Teaching All about The Writing Revolution - with Judith Hochman
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Mar 31, 2025 Judith Hochman, the creator of The Writing Revolution method, discusses innovative approaches to enhance writing instruction. She emphasizes the importance of explicit teaching and sentence-level activities to boost students' writing skills across grades and subjects. Hochman shares practical strategies to tackle common writing challenges and highlights the significance of contextual grammar. She also explores the transformative potential of integrating writing skills into the curriculum, advocating for collaboration among educators for successful implementation.
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Explicit Sentence-Based Writing Instruction
- Writing skills must be taught explicitly; most students don't learn writing naturally.
- Writing instruction should start at sentence level and be embedded within content learning.
Avoid Early Lengthy Writing
- Avoid expecting young children to write long paragraphs too early.
- Focus first on mastering basics like spelling, punctuation, and sentence formation to prevent cognitive overload.
Teach Grammar in Context
- Teach grammar within students' own writing context, not isolated worksheets.
- Use grammar as a tool to improve content and writing skills meaningfully.
