010. The Writing Process Simplified for 3rd Through 6th Grade
Do your students groan when it’s time to write? You’re not alone. But here’s the good news: writing doesn’t have to feel overwhelming—for them or for you. In this episode, we’re breaking down the writing process into clear, teachable stages that actually work in a real classroom. You’ll walk away with strategies to simplify instruction, build student confidence, and finally create a writing routine that sticks.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
✔️ Why the writing process often feels messy—and what to do about it
✔️ The 5 core writing stages simplified for 3rd–6th grade
✔️ What your writing schedule could look like over three weeks
✔️ Easy teaching tips to make the writing process part of your daily routine
Key Takeaways:
🔹 Most of your instruction should happen in the prewriting stage—this builds thinking, not just writing
🔹 Writing is not linear. Students need time to loop back, rethink, and revise
🔹 Use simple tools like ARMS & CUPS to teach revision and editing effectively
🔹 Celebrate the process as much as the final product
Try This:
💡 Want to help your students actually revise instead of just erase? Try modeling revision with color coding and think-alouds this week.
Resource Mentioned:
📥 The Writing Bridge Comprehensive Writing Program
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