GIven that many teachers are getting ready for parent/caregiver conferences, Melanie suggests five ideas for making good writing conferences even better!

GO DEEPER:

Genre-based Progressions

Summer Writing Motivation

Ways for Caregivers to Support Writers

Making the Most of Conferences

Finding Wider Audiences for Student Work

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My Kids Can't Write: How to Advance Achievement Through Cross-Curricular Writing, by Paul Emerich France, provides K-5 teachers with practical guidance on helping students write effectively across all subjects. It explains how to incorporate simple routines and journal-based activities to make writing a regular and manageable part of classroom life. In today's episode, we talk with Paul about how to prioritize writing throughout the school day.

Paul Emerich France is a National Board Certified Teacher, Reading Specialist, and the author of six books on teaching. Recently, he has published My Kids Can’t Write with Corwin Press. He currently works as a consultant and coach, supporting teachers with implementing cognitive writing across all subject areas.

• Website: Make Teaching Sustainable
• Book: My Kids Can't Write, K-5: How to Advance Achievement Through Cross-Curricular Writing (Corwin Press, 2025)
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainteaching/
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Email us at contact@twowritingteachers.org for affiliate or sponsorship opportunities.

For more about teaching writing, head to the Two Writing Teachers blog.

There are many different questions to consider when assessing students' writing. This episode suggests various lenses for deciding on next instructional steps.

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For more about teaching writing, head to the Two Writing Teachers blog.