The Writing Revolution offers a systematic and evidence-based approach to teaching writing, integrating seamlessly into existing curricula. The method, developed by Dr. Judith C. Hochman, focuses on specific techniques tailored to students’ needs and provides targeted feedback to transform weak writers into strong, confident communicators. It enhances reading comprehension, improves organizational skills, enriches oral language, and develops analytical abilities. The book is a practical guide for teachers to incorporate these strategies into their content instruction, making it a valuable tool for advancing students’ writing and thinking skills[1][2][5].
A Poetry Handbook by Mary Oliver is a concise yet insightful guide that offers practical advice on writing poetry. It covers various aspects such as form, meter, rhyme, and the importance of revision, making it a valuable resource for both beginners and experienced poets. Oliver emphasizes the role of poetry in connecting the conscious mind and the heart, encouraging readers to find inspiration in their surroundings and to use poetry as a means of expression and connection.
In this episode of The Stellar Teacher Podcast, we’re diving into all things writing—with a special guest! Sara is joined by Kori, the head curriculum creator at The Stellar Teacher Company, to talk about how her experiences as both a student and a teacher, along with research, have shaped the writing resources she’s helped develop. From classroom strategies to behind-the-scenes insights on how our writing routines and resources came to life, you’ll get a candid look at what it takes to build confidence in student writers.
This conversation explores why paragraph writing needs to be broken down into manageable, scaffolded steps—and how imitation, modeling, and sentence-level support are essential to helping students grow as writers. Kori shares some “aha” moments she had throughout the curriculum creation, and the powerful mindset shift that writing doesn’t need to start at the finish line.
Whether you’re already using our resources or just starting to think about how to teach paragraph writing more effectively, this episode is packed with insight and encouragement. You’ll walk away with a fresh perspective on how to support struggling writers, challenge advanced students, and create writing routines that help everyone feel like a successful writer.
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