Part 1: Good Writers Revise and Edit Their Writing

JOIN OUR WEBINAR! 'Enhancing Writing Instruction: Revising and Editing' on Thursday 21st September: In this podcast, join Sharon Callen and her dynamic team in 'Part 1: Part 1: Good Writers Revise and Edit Their Writing' for a captivating exploration of effective writing education. Delve into the art of topic selection, cognitive load relief for teachers, and the potency of routines. Experience the transformative impact of explicit teaching through modelling and the rich resource base of Teachific. Unearth the intricacies of drafting techniques, from year level tips to deliberate, ongoing revision for advanced writers. Discover what not to do when teaching revision, embrace fast writes, and explore strategies for successful drafting. With insights into connecting webinars, the episode offers a comprehensive understanding of enhancing student writing. Dive into this engaging episode, where practical advice meets lived experienceIn essence, Part 1 of "Part 1: Good Writers Revise and Edit Their Writing" provides a comprehensive guide for educators seeking to enhance their students' writing prowess. It's an exploration of innovative strategies, practical tips, and real-world anecdotes that enrich the teaching experience. Stay tuned for Part 2, where we delve even deeper into the art of revising and editing. Until then, happy teaching and writing!Timeline00:02:21 How do we choose topics for podcasts?00:03:30 Solving teachers’ conumdrums00:06:08 What tools or resources can be created to relieve a teacher’s cognitive load00:07:26 Why setting up routines is effective00:08:23 Explicit teaching through modelling00:10:40 What does Sharon’s day look like? Resources on Teachific come from the true base of what is needed in schools. Also they come from Sharon’s ‘lived experience’, and advice from mentors over a long period of time00:14:20 We don’t have all the answers, but have key advice that really works in classrooms00:15:08 It’s not a binary solution to the problem, it’s about having a repertoire of strategies.00:17:40 Connecting webinars to the podcasts - first webinar in later September00:18:17 Topic for today intro ‘Good Writers Revise and Edit Our Writing’. What are the struggles teachers face00:19:54 Some quick tips from Sharon00:24:22 ‘As writers today what is that we will be including’ is a key question. We are aiming for automaticity in students using strategies00:25:12 Bringing in skills as they are writing - needs to be visible, anchored somewhere00:25:57 A few approaches to drafting. There are tips and tricks around this. Tips at Year 6 level00:29:14 What we shouldn’t be doing when teaching students how to revise their writing00:29:55 Using fast writes/ quick writes00:31:08 Drafting and revising in small sections of writing00:32:54 Slow and deliberate drafting with ongoing revision - for much older writers00:33:35 Intro to:  Seven things we can explicitly bring to students for improving students’ writing00:34:25 Example of a Year teacher has improved results in drafting through using pen and paper. Improved volume, in clarity of thinking, in getting their ideas down.00:35:40 Techniques for successful drafting  - giving students space, an feeling like they are a real writerEnjoy, and let us know thoughts and feedback in our