1st Edition
From Struggling to Proficient Writer 11 Steps for Teaching Expository Writing
Introduction: Our Current Crisis – The Story of the 73% 1. Teaching Writing with Evidence-Based Practices 2. The 11-Step Method to Proficient Writing: Implementing the Method 3. Collecting Data to Track Progress and Outcomes 4. Overcoming Instructional Challenges 5. Conclusion: Final Thoughts – A Call to Action
Biography
B. Scott Meaders is an eighth-grade ELA and writing teacher at Gruening Middle School in Eagle River, Alaska, and he has a combined 28 years of experience as an educator and professional development consultant across elementary, middle, and high school levels, primarily in Title I schools.
"Ultimately, From Struggling to Proficient Writer is a call to courage. It challenges teachers to believe, once again, that all students can learn to write—and that writing remains one of the most powerful tools we can give them for shaping their futures."
— Dr. John Hattie, from the Foreword, author of Visible Learning – The Sequel: A Synthesis of over 2,100 Meta-Analyses Relating to Achievement“From Struggling to Proficient Writer offers a clear, replicable pathway for teachers to help every student, especially those who have long struggled, become capable and confident writers. Grounded in evidence-based practices and classroom-tested strategies, Meaders’ 11-step method brings structure, clarity, and hope to one of education’s most persistent challenges.”
— Nancy Frey, PhD, Professor of Educational Leadership, San Diego State University“I was blown away! A book about teaching writing that is both practical and based on evidence — evidence on what works when teaching writing and evidence showing it works with students. I hope this becomes the new normal.”
— Steve Graham, Regents Professor, Arizona State University“By combining the power of positive student teacher relationships and excellent models of the different stages, Meaders’ MLA method is proven to enable mastery of expository essay writing for struggling middle school students. The substantial evidence and the systematic, explicit, practical approach should inspire teachers to help students succeed in becoming fluent, confident writers.”
— Shirley Clarke, M.Ed, Hon.Doc, Associate of the Institute of Education, University College London
