Are You Teaching Essays The Wrong Way? Ep. 16

14/09/2025 16 min Episodio 16
Are You Teaching Essays The Wrong Way? Ep. 16

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Episode Synopsis

 What if your students could experience essay structure instead of just being told about it? In this episode, I introduce The Rebuild Relay, which is a constructivist teaching method that gets students moving, problem-solving, and teaching each other. You’ll hear how it works with a 7th grade argumentative essay, why it’s more effective than reading the rubric aloud, and how it can be adapted for younger learners with a fun Detective & Informant twist. Plus, I’ll share ways this strategy can be used across subjects like math, science, and history. To read about it in depth and see a short video: Go HERETo take the Structured Writer's Workshop CRASH COURSE, go HERE.Thoughts? Questions? Send me a text message!➡️ Learn more about the FULL Structured Writing training PD 📆 Grab my yearlong writing planner for free (it includes my eBook!) 🎥 Watch the teaching strategies in action on YouTube 📝 Read the latest blog posts for writing tips & ideas HAVE A QUESTION? Email me at [email protected]

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