Description:

This session introduces educators to the Writing Seeds process – a low-pressure, high-impact strategy that helps students generate ideas, experiment with voice, and take creative risks. By focusing on content over perfection, Writing Seeds encourage students to produce meaningful drafts that can evolve into polished pieces over time. Participants will explore real classroom examples, observe the growth of student writing across the school year, and engage in a live Writing Seeds experience they can immediately bring back to their own classrooms.

Delivery Format: In-Person|Virtual|Hybrid|Coaching Support

Target Audience: Classroom Teachers|School Counselors|Instructional Coaches

Duration: Workshop (60-90 minutes)

Facilitators:

Learning Intentions:

• Identify what Writing Seeds are and how to use them in the classroom to help students increase writing stamina
• Develop revision and editing skills

Grade Level: Elementary|Middle|High

Success Criteria:

• Explain what Writing Seeds are and how they support writing development
• Model and facilitate strategies that build writing stamina
• Guide students in applying revision and editing skills to their seed writing
• Support students in transforming a Writing Seed into a full essay draft
• Monitor and celebrate student growth in writing fluency, clarity, and independence

Expected Impact:

When students become more engaged in writing, their perception of it shifts from a task to a meaningful form of expression and communication. This increased enthusiasm leads to a greater volume of writing, which in turn strengthens fluency, stamina, and confidence. At the school level, classrooms reflect a more vibrant and participatory learning culture, where writing is used not just for assessment but for exploration and connection. District-wide, this momentum supports a shared vision for literacy growth, elevating writing outcomes and reinforcing the value of student voice across grade levels and content areas.

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