Reading and Writing go hand-in-hand. Hesitant readers tend to be hesitant writers. We ask students to do a lot of writing throughout the day. Shannon and Mary discuss the importance and elements of quality writing instruction.Resource Links:NOTE: As an Amazon Associate program, we earn a small amount from your qualifying purchases. We'd appreciate if you would use our links to help support the podcast.*Thinking Maps The Writing Revolution: A Guide to Advancing Thinking Through Writing in All Subject Areas by Judith C. Hochman and Amanda Wexler*Reading and Writing Strategies Facebook CommunityLOTS of writing instruction videos from The Teachers College Reading and Writing Project (Lucy Calkins)What is Writing WorkshopWriters Workshop Procedures7 Ways to Support Student Writing in any Content AreaSeth Perler student video describing how audience and purpose are essential to "getting your words on paper."Seth Perler video blog The Writing Process (in plain English)Empowering WritersFollow Us:Our WebsiteInstagramShannon's TpT StoreSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/readingteacherslounge)