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Teaching Structured Writing in Middle School and Upper elementary

I’m sharing what’s changing, what’s staying the same, and what’s evolving in my Structured Writing program for 2026. After a short break, I reflect on where writing instruction feels different right now, especially as more teachers are rethinking digital tools, screen time, and the return to physical notebooks. I talk through new research that’s shaping my thinking, including insights from The Digital Delusion by Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath, and how it’s influencing the way I design writing instruction. You’ll hear updates on: The shift toward a One-Click Curriculum that makes materials easier to find and use How daily warm-ups and quick writes are expanding to include story starters Why creative writing and voice matter more than ever A new Reading Lab format that brings structured discussion into reading instruction How CER is being intentionally connected across ELA, science, history, and math What’s coming next for grades 4 through 8 This episode is especially helpful if you teach upper elementary or middle school and are thinking about how to balance structure, creativity, and meaningful writing practice in the year ahead. Interested in my full writing curriculum? Go HERE: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/s... 🚨Grab the first module of my PD for free here: https://structured-writing-teacher.my... 📝 Looking for writing professional development? My 10-module video course will walk you through ALL the steps of an engaging writer's workshop. You'll see pictures of it in action, and I take a deep, deep dive into HOW to teach the 6 high-priority skills. A bonus module goes deep into the world of teaching essays in middle school. More details here: https://structured-writing-teacher.my... Here is what you'll learn in the full training: ✏️Overview: Components of A Structured Writing Workshop Student Leaders Choice by Design Power Lessons Diamond Mining ✏️MODULE 1 Why All the Structure? Routines over Process Focus on Writers not Products The Importance of 3&7 ✏️MODULE 2 Set The Scene Setting Lights Music Quotes ✏️MODULE 3 Handing Over the Keys (Student Leaders) Student Leadership Jobs Scripts Line Length Goals & PRs The one component to NOT skip ✏️MODULE 4 Teacher Takes the Stage (Power Lessons) The First Lesson of the Year The 6 High-Priority Skills Voice Hooks Sentence Complexity Figurative Language Vivid Imagery Show, don't tell 7-minute Dynamic Direct Instruction Gradual Release Model ✏️MODULE 5 Voice & Choice (Choice By Design) Benefits of Limited Choice Pick a Path Genre Street Rant & Rave Road Spinner & Dare Drive Reluctant Writers ✏️MODULE 6 Diamond Mining Definition Trios Drama of a ‘reveal’ Handling misbehavior ✏️MODULE 7 Essays, Grading, and Grammar Blocks vs Workshop Reflect real world expectations “Deconstruct” an essay Warm-Ups- engaging AND standards-based ✏️MODULE 8A The Six Super Skills (Power Lessons) Hierarchy of Skills Voice Hooks Sentence Complexity ✏️MODULE 8B The Six Super Skills(Power Lessons) Figurative Language Vivid Imagery Show, don't tell Test Prep Boot Camps ✏️MODULE 9 Implementation Where to find the Resources You Need Quick-Start Launch Get Ready Checklist ✏️MODULE 10 Bonus episode! Essay deep dive Claims, evidence, reasoning RACE strategy Writing intervention ➡️Purchase the training here: https://structured-writing-teacher.my... I'm Robin, a middle school teacher and the author of ten children's novels with Disney Hyperion and HarperCollins. Our workshop reflects the same process I use when working with my editors. I say "our workshop" because that's the point of the workshop... it isn't just a time for me to give lessons and assign a writing assignment. It's THEIR time to tinker and be fearless and try out new things. They love practicing writing skills with topics that interest them. I use the number 3 and 7 a lot in my workshop... from the writing trios to the lesson minutes... it's all based on brain research. Do we have time to get in all the standards-based lessons and essays? YES. My essays are taught in a "block" and skills are taught in the workshop. This way, the skills transfer to ALL types of writing, not just product-driven essays. So this is a STRUCTURED & STUDENT-LED workshop. Here are the 5 steps: 1. Set the mood for writing 2. Issue the writing challenge 3. Student leaders 4. The Six Skills Power lessons (the teacher's mini-lessons, but timed by the leaders!) 5. Diamond mining (the secret sauce!) ✅ MY TEACHERS PAY TEACHERS STORE https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/S... ✅ WEBSITE https://structuredwritingteacher.com/ ✅ TIKTOK / structuredwritingteacher ✅ EMAIL robin@structuredwritingteacher.com ✅ THE STRUCTURED WRITING TEACHER BLOG https://structuredwritingteacher.blog...