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Two Writing Teachers Podcast

Two Writing Teachers

Since 2007, Two Writing Teachers has been a vibrant community of reflective writers. We"re excited to take our passion for teaching writing to new heights in the second season of our podcast. Join us as we explore ways to create, lead, and sustain joyful and productive writing workshops, empowering educators to help their students become competent, brave, and confident writers. Let"s make writing instruction engaging and rewarding for everyone involved!Would your company like to sponsor an episode

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27:35

The Power of Read Alouds- A Conversation With a...

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2026/03/22

Two Writing Teacher Co-author Jessica Carey joins Melanie to talk about the power of read alouds with tips and strategies that you can use right away in literacy instruction. Jess is a literacy coordinator in Westport, CT, and she is inspirational in the work she does every day with young learners. Go Deeper: Owen DaveyNo More Chairs by Dan GillTeachers Read Professionally- a blog post from Jess CareySend us Fan Mail Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us ratings/reviews on ...

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7:19

The Importance of Morphology- A Tip for Tomorrow from...

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2026/03/14

In this tip for tomorrow, Melanie talks about why morphology is so important as students learn and use words. She also offers strategies for how to build students' skills in this critical area. Send a text Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us ratings/reviews on your favorite listening platform. You may contact us directly if you want us to consult with your school district. Melanie Meehan: meehanmelanie@gmail.com Stacey Shubitz: stacey@staceyshubitz.com Email us at con...

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4:59

Reset Tough Conferences Quickly: A Tip for Tomorrow...

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2026/03/08

Conferences don’t always go as planned, but you can quickly get back on track with a simple reset. Whether a student shuts down, you start over-teaching, or time runs out, each situation has a quick recovery line to try. Pause to rebuild trust, return control to the student, or end with a clear next step. These small pivots help students feel supported and keep your conferences productive. Pick one reset to try in tomorrow’s writing workshop. Thanks to our affiliate, Zencastr! Use our special...

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43:54

Foundational Skills of Writing: A Writing Roundtable

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2026/03/01

In this episode, Stacey talks with Melanie Meehan and Maggie Roberts about their book, Foundational Skills for Writing: A Brain-Based Guide to Strengthen Executive Functions, Language, and Other Cornerstones for Writers. The discussion highlights the "Conversations with a Colleague” sections, which bring expert voices to teachers and promote classroom collaboration. Melanie and Maggie explain how graphic organizers serve as thinking tools that support executive functioning and make writing mo...

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5:00

Conferring as Equity Work: A Tip for Tomorrow from...

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2026/02/22

This week’s TFT episode shifts the conversation about conferring from technique to equity. Even with solid conferring routines, some students, especially multilingual learners, students with IEPs, and quieter voices, can miss out on meaningful conferences. Learn how a quick equity scan of your conferring notes can help close these gaps. You’ll hear practical strategies to ensure every student benefits from your best teaching moves. Tune in to see how a few simple shifts can make your conferen...

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32:33

Writing Together with Slice of Life: A Digging Deeper...

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2026/02/15

Stacey and Melanie dive into the transformative power of the Slice of Life Story Challenge, a writing initiative that has connected educators since 2008. Stacey shares the origins of the challenge, emphasizing the importance of community and daily writing. The discussion highlights how participating in this challenge not only enhances writing skills but also deepens empathy and understanding among teachers, impacting their overall teaching practices. Melanie reflects on a recent meeting with ...

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6:13

Interval Training in Writing: A Tip for Tomorrow from...

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2026/02/08

While interval training shouldn't take the place of process writing, there are potential benefits to writing in short spurts. In this episode, Melanie shares some reasons to give interval writing a try, as well as some strategies to get you started. Go Deeper: Interval Training With WritersSend us a text Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us ratings/reviews on your favorite listening platform. You may contact us directly if you want us to consult with your school district. Melani...

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36:07

Embracing Imperfection as a Teacher-Writer: A...

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2026/02/01

This episode features Ana Valentina Patton, an Instructional Coordinator at KLA Academy in Miami and a contributing writer for the Two Writing Teachers blog. Together, Stacey and Ana tackle the challenges teachers face during the mid-year slump, when energy dips and the pressure of test scores can overshadow the joy of writing. Ana shares practical ways to reclaim presence and authenticity as a teacher-writer, focusing on small shifts that make a big difference in the K-6 classroom. Drawing o...

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7:37

Building Self-Advocacy: A Tip for Tomorrow from Stacey

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2026/01/25

Discover how teaching self-advocacy during writing workshop empowers students to express their needs and take charge of their learning. Drawing on insights from her upcoming book, Make the School System Work for Your Child with Disabilities: Empowering Kids for the Future, Stacey shares practical sentence starters to help students ask for help with revision, clarify instructions, and participate in peer conferences with confidence. Learn how teaching your students these sentences can foster i...

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32:53

Previewing MAKE THE SCHOOL SYSTEM WORK FOR YOUR CHILD...

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2026/01/18

In this episode, Melanie talks with Stacey about her forthcoming book, Make the School System Work for Your Child with Disabilities: Empowering Kids for the Future. From its three-part structure and recurring features, such as tips for cultivating joy and engaging in self-care, to its asset-based approach that builds partnerships while fiercely advocating for services, the book offers practical guidance. Designed primarily for parents and caregivers, it also benefits educators and service pro...

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7:13

Handwriting Tips: A Tip for Tomorrow from Melanie

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2026/01/11

In this episode, Melanie provides a few tips for building students' automaticity with letter formation. Go deeper Effective Strategies for Teaching Handwriting in Grades 3-8The Handwriting Part of WritingSend us a text Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us ratings/reviews on your favorite listening platform. You may contact us directly if you want us to consult with your school district. Melanie Meehan: meehanmelanie@gmail.com Stacey Shubitz: stacey@staceyshubitz.com Em...

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33:27

The Power of Cognitive Flexibility: A Digging Deeper...

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2026/01/04

This week, we examine cognitive flexibility and its importance for young writers and learners. Listeners will hear clear, classroom-based examples—such as switching from an outside voice to an inside voice, adapting to new assignments, and seeing disappointing grades as growth opportunities. The discussion links cognitive flexibility to writing, emphasizing how it aids in planning, revising, experimenting with different leads and endings, and responding to teacher feedback productively. Pract...

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39:27

The Beauty of Opinion Writing: A Digging Deeper Dialogue

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2025/12/14

Opinion writing in grades K–6 is more than just persuasive essays. It lets kids express what they really think and see their ideas matter on the page. In this episode, we look at what makes opinion writing special: children sharing real opinions on topics they care about, building their sense of self, and bravely taking risks with their words. You’ll hear how opinion writing grows from simple preferences with pictures and labels to more thoughtful arguments that consider other viewpoints. We ...

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8:09

Finding Home and Building Voice with Mentor Texts: A...

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2025/12/07

In this episode, Stacey explores how picture books about moving, starting over, and making a new home—including stories of immigrants, refugees, and families in transition—can inspire and elevate students’ writing. Drawing on Rudine Sims Bishop’s work about books as mirrors and windows, she highlights three powerful titles: My Home is in My Backpack, You Are Home, and Just Say Welcome. Each book offers students opportunities to see themselves, build empathy, and practice meaningful writing cr...

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35:38

Inspire Students to Set Goals: The Writing Roundtable

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2025/11/30

This Writing Roundtable episode features Valerie Bolling discussing her book, Goal Setting in the Writing Classroom: Building Student Agency, Independence, and Success. Valerie shares what inspired her focus on writing, goal setting, and how teachers can balance guidance with student ownership. She explains how to model goal setting, teach effective strategies, and assess student progress. Valerie also addresses common challenges teachers face and offers practical solutions. This episode prov...

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29:25

Shape the Trajectory of Writing Units: A Digging...

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2025/11/23

In this episode, we explore the typical path that every writing unit follows, regardless of the curriculum. We highlight teaching strategies that work in different settings. We discuss immersion, its importance, and how to make it more beneficial for writers. We also discuss how co-creating anchor and process charts can support students, focusing on what authors do and how they do it. You'll hear tips on helping students think about their purpose and audience, guiding them through planning, d...

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5:42

Build Strong Writers with Executive Function Tools: A...

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2025/11/16

This episode explores practical executive functioning tools that support students’ writing and goal-setting success. Inspired by Valerie Bolling's book, Goal Setting in the Writing Classroom: Building Student Agency, Independence, and Success (Stenhouse Publishers, 2025), Stacey highlights seven strategies—such as making timelines, using timers, and tracking progress—that help improve organization, focus, and motivation. These tools build essential skills for writing and lifelong executive fu...

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41:48

Inspiring Writers Beyond the Classroom: A...

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2025/11/09

In this episode, Melanie talks with TWTBlog co-authors Sarah Valter and Leah Thomas about ways to infuse writing experiences in students' lives beyond classroom instruction. GO DEEPER: Finding Wider Audiences for Student Work This or That: Inspiring Writers to Learn About Themselves Extracurricular Writing Clubs Classroom Slice of Life Story Challenge ***** Thanks to our affiliate, Zencastr! Use our special link (https://zen.ai/mqsr2kHXSP2YaA1nAh2EpHl-bWR9QNvFyAQlDC3CiEk) to save ...

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7:06

Prepping for Conferences: A Tip for Tomorrow from...

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2025/11/02

GIven that many teachers are getting ready for parent/caregiver conferences, Melanie suggests five ideas for making good writing conferences even better! GO DEEPER: Genre-based Progressions Summer Writing Motivation Ways for Caregivers to Support Writers Making the Most of Conferences Finding Wider Audiences for Student Work Send us a text Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us ratings/reviews on your favorite listening platform. You may contact us directly if you want us to co...

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43:24

Explore the Power of Cognitive Writing: The Writing...

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2025/10/26

My Kids Can't Write: How to Advance Achievement Through Cross-Curricular Writing, by Paul Emerich France, provides K-5 teachers with practical guidance on helping students write effectively across all subjects. It explains how to incorporate simple routines and journal-based activities to make writing a regular and manageable part of classroom life. In today's episode, we talk with Paul about how to prioritize writing throughout the school day. Paul Emerich France is a National Board Certifie...

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