Incorporating informal writing opportunities in your classroom can improve student understanding of the scientific content while building student confidence in their ability to communicate in writing.  This episode explores some ways to support student writing and some quick and easy task formats to bring more writing into your science classroom.Additional ResourcesAre you looking for a quick, easy and FREE way to improve your lessons?  Download Erin's 3D Lesson Planner.  Then, all you have to do is write down what you are already doing in class.  Then, she will send you instructions for EASY next steps.   Click here to grab this FREE download. [Free Workshop] Bring Wonder Back: Intro To The NGSSEpisode 115 How Do You Use Science Notebooks Now?112 CER – How are evidence and reasoning different?Are you looking for a quick, easy and FREE way to improve your lessons?  Download Erin's 3D Lesson Planner.  Then, all you have to do is write down what you are already doing in class.  Then, she will send you instructions for EASY next steps.   Click here to grab this FREE download.