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April Smith
Author of Simplify Your Writing Instruction and creator of Simplify Writing, a structured writing program. She trains districts across the country and supports students with dyslexia and dysgraphia.
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Feb 24, 2025
• 39min
Can we redeem the writing workshop approach? - with April Smith
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In this engaging discussion, April Smith, author of 'Simplify Your Writing Instruction' and creator of a structured writing program, dives into the writing workshop approach. She critiques its traditional models while highlighting valuable elements rooted in research. April emphasizes the importance of balancing student creativity with structured guidance, supporting diverse writing abilities through tailored feedback. She advocates for integrating writing across subjects and introduces a simplified method to make writing accessible and effective for all learners.
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