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Hey there amazing teacher and welcome to the blog!
Here I share my thoughts on all the things I believe writing instruction needs and how you can make it happen in your classroom.
I have spent many years learning about writing and the teaching of writing through my own teaching, attending a variety of professional development, reading many books on writing from various experts and mentors, and working alongside fabulous teachers like you!
Through it all, I have found that providing high-quality, effective writing instruction to students requires more than knowledge of the structure of mini-lessons or how to manage individual conferences. Teachers of writing must have an understanding of what writers truly need to be successful, and that is what I hope to share!
But What if They Write it Wrong?
But when it comes down to it, there truly is no “right” way for our students to write! There is only THEIR way. They are each on their own path of writing development.
Melissa Morrison
ABOUT Melissa
I'm Melissa Morrison, a literacy coach who's on a mission to help educators inspire a love for writing in their students.
I believe every teacher has the potential to ignite creativity and confidence in their writers, and I'm here to guide you every step of the way.