Enhance Thought and Expression with The Writing Revolution 2.0: S3 E24

🚀 Discover how writing is the key to unlocking deeper thinking skills in students of all abilities! In this episode of The Writing Glitch, Cheri Dotterer welcomes Christine Teahan, Co-Director of Academics at The Writing Revolution. Christine shares how the Hochman Method advances student thinking through structured writing instruction.
🎙️ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ What is The Writing Revolution? Learn about the Hochman Method and how it transforms student writing across all grade levels and subjects.
✅ Why Writing = Thinking – Find out how structured writing helps students process and retain information more effectively.
✅ Writing in Math? Yes! Christine shares why structured writing is a game-changer for explaining math reasoning and problem-solving.
✅ Bridging the Gap Between Writing and Oral Language – Strategies for helping students, including those with dysgraphia, improve their written expression.
✅ Study Skills & Organization – Learn how explicit instruction in note-taking, summarizing, and outlining makes learning more efficient.
✅ Tools & Free Resources – Get access to customizable templates, classroom strategies, and professional development courses from The Writing Revolution!
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Resources Mentioned

📘 The Writing Revolution 2.0 – The updated book outlines the Hochman Method.
📂 FREE Downloadable Writing Templates & Classroom Resources – Available at thewritingrevolution.org.
🖥️ Otter.ai – A speech-to-text tool for students struggling with writing.
🎓 Courses & Webinars from The Writing Revolution – Learn how to apply structured writing strategies in your classroom.
📝 The Pizza Problem eBook – A fun, engaging way to introduce math concepts through writing!
🚀 New Spanish-Language Templates & Resources – Available for bilingual classrooms!
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TIME STAMPS

1:56 Christine’s background and journey into structured writing instruction

4:29 What is the Hochman Method? A breakdown of the key principles

6:26 The difference between handwriting instruction and structured writing

7:46 How The Writing Revolution bridges the gap between handwriting and advanced writing

9:50 Oral language as a precursor to written language

10:21 Writing instruction in math: How structured writing helps students justify answers

12:46 The connection between number sense and writing in math

15:01 Study skills: The importance of note-taking, summarizing, and outlining

18:46 The role of oral language in writing development

21:27 Technology and writing: How assistive tools can support students with dysgraphia

24:24 Free and paid resources from The Writing Revolution

25:04 How parents and occupational therapists can apply structured writing strategies

27:30 Strategies for students who struggle with both oral and written expression

29:37 How to access The Writing Revolution book and online courses

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BOOKS

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