
TRT Podcast #182: How to teach writing in K-8: A thinkSRSD deep dive with Dr. Leslie Laud
If you’re looking for an evidence-based approach to teaching writing in all grades, look no further than thinkSRSD! Dr. Leslie Laud explains this approach and breaks down how it looks across the grade levels. Be sure to check the show notes for links to free resources that will get you started!
Listen to the episode here
Full episode transcript
Steps for getting started with thinkSRSD
- 1- Watch this introductory video from thinkSRSD
- 2- Get free printable resources from thinkSRSD
- 3- Join the thinkSRSD Facebook group
- 4- Consider taking the online course from thinkSRSD (scroll to the bottom to enroll)
Learn more from Dr. Leslie Laud
- A Literacy View podcast episode on the new thinkSRSD research study
- PaTTAN workshop with Dr. Leslie Laud: Evidence-Based Practices for Writing Instruction
- Browse this list of articles about thinkSRSD by Dr. Laud and others
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Helene
Hi! I am looking for the free starter kit mentionned in the podcast. I can not seem to find it. Am I missing something?
Anna Geiger
Hi Helene! When Leslie said that, I believe she meant the free printable resources that I linked to in Step 2. Sorry about the confusion!