“We-Do” Writing Maximizing Practice to Develop Independent Writers
“We-Do” Writing Maximizing Practice to Develop Independent Writers by Leah Mermelstein, published by Benchmark Education in 2021, offers educators a structured approach to enhance students’ independent writing skills. This 158-page book addresses the challenges teachers face when students struggle to write independently, emphasizing the importance of the “We-Do” phase in the gradual release model. Mermelstein provides practical strategies and frameworks to help teachers effectively support their students’ writing development.
Readers will find guidance on identifying the components of effective writing and utilizing specific techniques tailored to various grade levels and student needs. The book focuses on improving classroom collaboration and offers flexible strategies for responding to students during writing activities. By implementing the uncomplicated structures and systems outlined in this edition, educators can foster an environment where young writers gain the skills and confidence necessary to express themselves meaningfully.
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Your writing lesson was well-modeled, clear, and engaging, but your students were still at a loss when it came time to write independently. Why? There’s a good chance your kids needed more time in the “We-Do” phase of the gradual release model. In this book, Leah shows you how to maximize practice and coaching to better prepare students to write meaningfully on their own. Through the use of uncomplicated structures and systems, she walks you through choosing the right level of support for various teacher goals and student needs. You will get guidance on how to: Identify the components of effective writing, Use specific writing techniques or “sessions” in your daily planning, Differentiate strategies by grade level and student development, Improve classroom collaboration, and Build flexibility when responding to students in the moment. Some great writers are born, but many more are made. Allow We-Do Writing to help you nurture young writers by providing them with the skills and confidence to soar.
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