We all want to help our students to improve their writing. We all want them to be more motivated to write too. If you are a teacher, chances are you will be asked to publish your writing at some point. Many of us are bloggers too. For this reason, we need to consider ways to cultivate and improve our own writing skills. Here are a few tips from one of my newest followers. They might seem simple (and even a little obvious), but can you honestly say that you do all these things? Can you honestly say that you provide opportunities for your students to write reflectively about their learning or experiences? Can you honestly say that you encourage your students to write for various purposes? Do you help your students make links between their reading and their writing?Follow the link to read some more ways you can encourage your students on their journey to become proficient writers.
As you read, consider how you can embed these opportunities into your classroom routine. Think about what you can do to improve your own writing. List anything that comes to mind about the functioning of your classroom and the writing journey your students are on. Highlight one tip and focus on it in your classroom next week.