150. Sure-Fire Strategies for Engaging Reluctant Writers

The Literacy Dive Podcast: Reading and Writing Strategies for Upper Elementary Teachers and Parents

We all have those students who don’t like writing and have a lot of negative emotions surrounding writing in general. Even though winter break is coming coon, there are still things you can either try during these last few weeks or implement when you return in January. But either way, we want our students interested and engaged in writing. So in today’s episode, I’m sharing five strategies for engaging reluctant writers and some bonus tips for disguising writing.

These strategies that I share are for creative writing and can easily be added or incorporated into your existing routine to spark desire for student writing. Some ways for engaging reluctant writers include including student interests, making shared time a natural and consistent occurrence, designating a special place, and involving yourself during student writing time. Each idea encourages student writing, makes connections, and creates positive feelings towards writing.

Implementing all of these ideas can be overwhelming, so I encourage you to focus on a few to start engaging reluctant writers during your writing block. Whether you choose to use these strategies before the break or when you return to school, make sure to check out my writing resources to get you started and develop a students’ love for writing!

Show Notes: https://theliteracydive.com/episode150

Resources Mentioned:

• Free Writing Prompts
• Free Creative Writing Activities Sampler
• Vocabulary Writing Prompts Sampler

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