writing in middle school

You want to help your students write with more fluency, stamina, and confidence. You know timed writing can help. But you’re also thinking… Where will I find the time for this?” Good news: You don’t need to overhaul your curriculum or give up huge chunks of your class period. You can start a timed writing…

If the word essay sends your students into panic mode, you’re not alone. Many students freeze at the thought of a blank page, not because they don’t have ideas—but because they haven’t built the fluency, stamina, or confidence to get those ideas out quickly and clearly. That’s where timed writing routines come in. What Is…