Beyond the Paragraph: Teaching Writing in Middle School with Structure
Fixing the Flaws in the Writing Workshop Model Ep. 4
10 Jun 2025
Many teachers are abandoning writing workshop… but not because it failed. It’s because the structure was missing.In this episode of Beyond the Paragraph, I’m sharing how you can reclaim the power of workshop with simple, transformative shifts that bring clarity, consistency, and calm to your writing block.Whether you’re a former fan of Calkins-style instruction or just tired of chaotic, unproductive workshop time, this episode will help you:Identify why traditional workshop often falls apartDiscover how structure with explicit instruction makes all the differenceReignite your love for writing timeLet’s bring back the workshop we actually wanted...the one where students truly have ownership, skills are clear, and everyone knows the plan.Thoughts? Questions? Send me a text message!➡️ Learn more about the FULL Structured Writing training PD 📆 Grab my yearlong writing planner for free (it includes my eBook!) 🎥 Watch the teaching strategies in action on YouTube 📝 Read the latest blog posts for writing tips & ideas HAVE A QUESTION? Email me at [email protected]
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