Increasing Student Agency as Writers: A Digging Deeper Dialogue

You can grow your students’ agency in writing workshop by thinking deeply about the curriculum, growing your instruction, and nudging students toward self-assessment. Here are several Two Writing Teachers blog posts that deal with some of the topics discussed in this episode:Creating Clarity for WritersDifferent Ways to Use Checklists in Writing WorkshopIncrease the Number of Teachers in the Room with Student-Led Small GroupsIntentional Practice in Our Writing ClassroomsSix Ways to Make Charts More Student-CenteredThe Importance of Charts in Our Classrooms: Resetting Our Workshop PracticesMaking the Most Out of Charts: Maximizing Independent Writing TimeThe Power of Goal SettingThe Power of Progression: Expanding the Reach with Small Group WorkThe Power of Silent Teachers: Helping Writers Increase Productivity and Build Independence Through Interdependence with Tools in the ClassroomThree Ways to Introduce Personal Editing Checklists in Writing WorkshopWriting Checklists: Tools for Independence and Goal-Setting<br/>Additional Resources Mentioned:Answers to Your Biggest Questions About Teaching Writing by Melanie MeehanHow to Personalize Instruction with Seminars (Cult of Pedagogy Podcast)<br/><br/><br/>Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us ratings/reviews on your favorite listening platform.<br/><br/>If you're interested in having us consult with your school district, you may contact us directly. Melanie Meehan: meehanmelanie@gmail.com Stacey Shubitz: stacey@staceyshubitz.com Email us at contact@twowritingteachers.org for advertising inquiries or sponsorship opportunities.<br/><br/>For more about the teaching of writing, head over to the Two Writing Teachers blog.