The Teacher's Tool Kit For Literacy

Part 2: New Writing Units Uncovered with Sharon Callen

Episode Summary

In the podcast episode, Sharon Callen and team discuss writing units with a focus on joy and effective teaching strategies. They emphasise starting with purpose and using mentor texts to inspire exceptional writing. Sharon highlights the importance of frequent publishing and author studies to engage students and develop their writing skills.

Episode Notes

The podcast episode titled "New Writing Units Uncovered – Part 2, Ep 106 with Sharon Callen" delves into the intricacies of teaching writing with joy and effectiveness. Sharon Callen and team discuss the process of planning writing units, emphasising the importance of starting with purpose and mentor texts rather than just focusing on structure. By immersing students in high-quality literature, teachers can inspire them to become enthusiastic and skilled writers.

Sharon highlights the significance of frequent publishing throughout the writing process, advocating for turning student work into tangible books that can be shared and celebrated. The episode also touches on the value of author studies in helping students understand different writing styles and find their own voice as writers.

Throughout the discussion, Sharon and the hosts stress the need for joyful and purposeful writing instruction, aiming to create an environment where students feel empowered and inspired to express themselves through writing. The episode provides practical insights and strategies for educators looking to enhance their writing instruction and foster a love for writing in their students.

TEACHIFIC RESOURCES

• New Writing Units by Grade 
• 6 + 1 Traits Writing resources
• Mud Mapping - planning resources for writing
• Drafting and  Revising in writing

PODCASTS

• The Art of Crafting the Writing Workshop
• Teaching Writing Effectively with Alan Wright

COURSES

• Writer's Notebook with Alan Wright

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THANK YOU

Thank you to these teachers for their contributing work:

• Bec and Sean at Fairview Primary School in WA
• Rick, Jenna and Kate at Mt Barker South Primary School in SA

FURTHER INFORMATION

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Episode Transcription

Podcast transcript Ep 105 and 106