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Every day educators across the globe discover the myriad ways in which Empowering Writers can dramatically improve the instruction of writing in their schools. And, in the process, how communities of EW teachers can nurture and empower the next generation of young authors in their classrooms.
Find out what Empowering Writers stands for and what we believe, read the research, be impressed with the data, and find out what educators have to say about the EW experience – the resources, student growth, professional development, and ongoing support
About Us
Empowering Writers is an educational coaching and publishing firm specializing in the instruction of writing.
We offer comprehensive, teacher-friendly workshops that empower educators of children from grades Kindergarten-8 to teach narrative writing, expository (informative) writing, and persuasive writing in new and creative w...
How Data Teams/P.L.C.'s are Imbedded in EW Approach
How Data Teams/P.L.C.'s are Imbedded in EW Approach
The writing approach that is known today as Empowering Writers was born out of the real world of the classroom. The skills and strategies that are the foundation of our approach were developed over several years of trial and error. This development was driven by student work, d...
Philosophy
All of us at Empowering Writers believe that writing well is not simply an innate gift or talent. Every student, when provided with concepts, skills, and practice opportunities, can become an empowered writer.
In order to nurture students’ growth, we must:
Understand that student responses are only as good as the quality ...
Testimonials
HOW DO WE KNOW IT WORKS?
Over a five-year period, our students improved their narrative writing scores on the Connecticut Mastery Test by 45 points! Our students’ achievement was not only reflected in test scores, but more importantly, in the development of a community of enthusiastic, confident writers.
These results are ...
Resources
Empowering Writers' extensive line of writing materials work in the real world of the classroom. Based on solid research with proven results these resources are both teacher and student friendly.
Empowering Writers Guides contain all the content information teachers need, exciting lesson plans with clear objectives, and enough ...
Research & Data
The Empowering Writers approach is based on a solid educational research base and is supported by data that clearly shows substantial student growth over time.
For in-depth information see the articles on "Supporting Theory and Research", "Writing with English Language Learners" and view our school partners' wonderful results....
Student Writing Samples
The best way to see what Empowering Writers can do for your students is to look at what our students are able to produce. The following student samples will highlight the ways in which our methodology and materials concretely improve student writing.
Narrative Student Samples
Sample #1 and #2 were written by the same student, t...
Professional Development Options
Hosted Workshops
We host at least two workshops each month, July - May, in Connecticut, Rhode Island, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas. Twice a year we offer workshops in Alberta, Canda. All workshops are approximately 5.5 hours.
Click herefor our Hosted Workshop Schedule.
On-Site Workshops
Schools and districts can el...
Kindergarten-1st Grade Writing
Writing with Kindergarten and First Grade Students
• What can we expect from our youngest authors?
• What are the developmental stages of writing?
• How can we encourage our youngest authors in developmentally appropriate ways?
• Student samples of the Empowered Kindergarten-1st Grade Writer
• How can we...
Narrative Writing
Teaching Narrative Writing
What exactly is narrative writing?
What specific skills are involved in narrative writing?
What can we expect in narrative writing from student authors?
How can parents help in the process? (see Parents' Corner)
What exactly is narrative writing?
Narrative writing…you’ve heard the term, y...
Expository Writing
Teaching Expository Writing
What exactly is expository writing?
What specific skills are involved in expository writing?
What can we expect in expository writing from student authors?
How can parents help in the process? (see Parents' Corner)
What exactly is expository writing?
Expository writing comes in a variety of forms, but...
Persuasive Writing
By Barbara Mariconda
Among the most difficult writing assignments a young author can face is the persuasive essay. Think about it – have you ever been able to persuade someone who holds a view that is diametrically opposed to your own to come around to see things your way? Were you ever involved in a heated conversation ab...