Episode 28 - Building Independent Writers with Long Form Writing Routines

In this episode, we explore why students often struggle with longer-form writing like paragraphs and essays, and how those struggles usually show up as either “stream of consciousness” writing or rigid, rubric-driven writing.

We break down why both challenges often come from the same root problem: students haven’t learned a clear planning process for writing. You’ll hear practical strategies for teaching a simple three-step routine, brainstorming, drafting, and editing, that helps students balance creativity with structure and become more confident, independent writers.

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🍎 Learn more about Long Form Writing Routines
https://smarterintervention.com/ondemand-pd/longformwriting