105. Solving the Mystery of How to Make Writing Fun

If you’ve been listening to the podcast for awhile, you know that we’ve been discussing all things writing. Our topics have ranged from finding time to teach it, effective strategies, and how to incorporate writing across various content areas. However, we still know that students are reluctant writers and one way to help with that is by making it more fun and enjoyable. So in today’s episode, I’m sharing how to make writing fun that’s beyond the basics.  Now, there’s a lot of simple ways to make writing fun, but I want to go beyond the basics. What I mean by that is more than fun paper, materials, or just allowing student choice. I’m not saying there’s nothing wrong with adding those to student writing, but there’s endless possibilities you could try as well. Some ways to make writing fun include: Draw on student interest Have materials only accessed through writing center Start writing with your students Make the transition time special Include opportunities for share time Partner writing or writing buddies As we’ve learned over the last several episodes, writing can be a challenge for students, making them reluctant writers. Nevertheless, providing opportunities to make writing fun for your students will keep them engaged and willing to write during your designated writing time. By incorporating my tips for making writing fun, you will be amazed by how much your students look forward to it!  Show Notes: https://theliteracydive.com/episode105 Resources Mentioned: Join the Writing Made Simple Membership. Monthly Writing Prompts Freebie Monthly Writing Prompts Episode 104, 5 Ways to Sneak Writing into Other Content Areas Episode 103, How to Find More Time to Teach Writing Episode 102, The Challenges of Teaching Writing and How to Overcome Them Episode 32, Diving Into Your Q&As: How Do You Set Up Effective Writing Centers? Connect with me: Check out my TpT Store Subscribe to my E-mail list Instagram Posts Blog Posts Facebook Posts Watch my YouTube channel  If you are enjoying The Literacy Dive Podcast, please follow, leave a rating, and a helpful review! It is much appreciated and thank you for listening!