Here are some suggestions, based on research and experience, for improving our students' writing--and for improving the way we teach English writing.

1. HOW TO IMPORVE
STUDENT WRITING
WRITING
PREWRITING
REVISING PUBLISHING
T H E W R I T I N G P R O C E S S
Tips for each section that will help
students improve their writing skills

2. TIPS FOR PREWRITING
Find your Idea
Build on your Idea
Plan and Structure
Piece the puzzle together
Focus on one idea and
sketch it out
Search the clouds, find a
topic to write on

3. HOW TO PREWRITE
Draw a Picture
Use a graphic organizer
Make a list
Read about it
Talk to a friend

4. INTRO
T H E S I S
S T R O N G E S T P O I N T
R E S T A T E T H E S I S
CONCLUSION
M I D D L E S T R E N G T H
W E A K E S T P O I N T
HOW TO PREPARE AN ESSAY BURGER
TIPS FOR WRITING

5. ARMS!
Sentences, words
unneeded words/
sentences
change a sentence or
word placement
trade words or
sentences for others
REVISE EDIT
CUPS!
Think
Spelling
Punctuation
Usage
Capitalization
v/s
Think
Substitute
Move
Remove
Add proper nouns,
beginning of sentences
match nouns/verbs
correctly
periods, quotes,
commas, question marks, explanation
check all words, use
dictionary if needed

6. TIPS FOR PUBLISHING
Verify
The preferred font, spacing,
and formatting for the final
copy
Peer Review
Share feedback on each
other’s work
Publish student-work in class book, bulletin board,
letters to the editor, school newsletter, or website.

7. TIPS FOR TEACHERS TO
IMPROVE STUDENT
WRITING
Provide authentic
assessment
Communicate what is
expected
Encourage students
to share their work
Allow students to see how
they think, work, and
change over time
Create Portfolios
Promote Journal Writing
Allow students to
choose their own
topics
Improve Student Motivation
Use writing aloud/shared
writing
Encourage guided writing
Encourage students to
write during all subjects
Promote writing across
curriculum