Melissa Morrison

I transform writing programs in schools to create classrooms of students who flourish as writers! Literacy Consultant, Podcast Host

[Melissa Morrison @TeachtTransform]

@BenisonMrs I completely agree with your thoughts on what it takes to change. However, I also believe lack of knowledge is involved, and the will needs to come from everyone in leadership, especially in the highest positions.

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@leeannjung 🙌

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As a #writingteacher , instead of saying "Why don't you try..." say "What do you think you should do?"
We need to allow students to learn how to write!
#teaching #literacy #education

[Melissa Morrison @TeachtTransform]

@jimknight99 @notrobwalker I'll have to check it out! I can tell you are a reader with a Top 25 instead of a Top 5! I feel ya!

[Melissa Morrison @TeachtTransform]

@JSerravallo The Hierarchy of Goals for Reading and Writing have been extremely helpful and effective for the teachers with whom I have worked! Thank you!

[Melissa Morrison @TeachtTransform]

I often work with #teachers who are frustrated with the lack of student progress in writing.
One common issue is the lack of knowledge of writers' skills.
Without this awareness, the tasks being completed or #instruction provided are outside of students' abilities.

[Melissa Morrison @TeachtTransform]

@Catlin_Tucker The "alongside" in #3 is crucial!

[Melissa Morrison @TeachtTransform]

Credit to @JSerravallo and @LucyCalkins and colleagues for all you have shared to influence my knowledge of writing instruction shared in this episode!

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Wanting #students to elaborate more in their #writing is a very common goal for the teachers.

This episode provides specific strategies for teaching students to do just that, as well as some bigger ideas that will help facilitate elaboration.

https://t.co/jAh4gqgxhN

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Q4 #edauthorchat
I haven’t really thought about it…🤔

[Melissa Morrison @TeachtTransform]

@alissa_crabtree That is awesome Alissa!

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@TheRealLindsay2 I love it! K-8

[Melissa Morrison @TeachtTransform]

#edauthorchat Intro-I am Melissa Morrison from South Jersey and I work with teachers to bring authentic writing instruction to their classrooms. My win was speaking to a publishing company 😊 and writing more of my outline.

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A3 #edauthorchat I am just trying to keep in mind that it’s ok if I don’t stay consistent with a writing schedule right now. I am ok with times of lots of writing and times where I won’t write much for a variety of reasons.

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Q2 #edauthorchat It is very crucial for me, even in these very beginning stages, to take note of each step, each small accomplishment. Knowing I have written 1 chapter means I can write another!

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@TheRealLindsay2 I am trying to figure out goals that are feasible when still trying to keep plans for my work gosls!

[Melissa Morrison @TeachtTransform]

@catchupcasey I have no outline!

[Melissa Morrison @TeachtTransform]

I have no tips 🤣 I wrote every day this week but at the expense of my blog! #edauthorchat

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Oh my goodness I am so bad at this chat thing! I forgot to put #edauthorchat
Melissa from South Jersey !
My win is that I actually startimg drafting my book this week!! 🤗

[Melissa Morrison @TeachtTransform]

Hello again!
I actually started drafting my book this week! I have about 10 pages (unrevised of course!)