Beyond the Paragraph: Teaching Writing in Middle School with Structure
If you're tired of guessing how to teach writing in middle school, you're in the right place. Robin Mellom is a veteran ELA teacher and published author of over ten childrenās books with Disney, HarperCollins, and Houghton Mifflin. She brings the clarity and structure you've been craving without the gimmicks.
Hosted by Robin Mellom, author, middle school teacher, and creator of the Structured Writerās Workshopā¢, each episode delivers practical, classroom-tested strategies that work in grades 4ā8.
Learn how to implement evidence-based writing routines, like CER (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning), build lasting writing habits, and engage students in meaningful work that actually sticks.
Best of all, they will learn how to write like the pros!
Beyond the Paragraph: Teaching Writing in Middle School with Structure
Why October Is the Secret Weapon for Your Writing Workshop Ep. 19
October is pure magic for writing teachers...if you use it right. šÆļø
In this episode, Iām sharing why you should lean into spooky writing this month (and not just because itās fun). Youāll learn how Halloween-themed prompts can teach real craft skills like suspense, pacing, and voiceā¦ and how they can completely turn around reluctant writers.
Iāll walk you through my favorite October classroom activities: persuasive āChange My Mindā debates, Stranger Things-style story prompts, and a hilarious monster real-estate challenge your students will beg to do again.
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š Halloween Writing Prompts & Persuasive Writing Activities
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