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How to give explicit writing instruction in the primary grades – with Sally Bergquist

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TRT Podcast #167: How to give explicit writing instruction in the primary grades – with Sally Bergquiest

Sally Bergquist is an experienced teacher who has written an explicit, structured writing program for K-2. Listen to learn her tips for getting kids started in kindergarten, gradually building their writing skills throughout the primary grades, and finding the right balance between explicit instruction and practice with feedback.  

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Sally Berquist’s resources

  • Growing Writers website
  • Growing Writers program
  • The research behind the Growing Writers program

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Filed Under: Podcast, Writing in K-3, Writing, Science of reading Tagged With: first grade, second grade, third grade, kindergarten, Pre-K

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