Teach writing like never before. Discover the practical tools to inspire every writer in your room, even the most reluctant ones! Reading, "Inspired Writers" will take away the fear of teaching writing.
Join Jen Bengel on a 316-page journey of teaching writing and discover everything you need to know to teach and inspire every writer in your room, even the most reluctant ones!
If you've ever felt like there was space to improve writing instruction in your room, this book is for you!
Book Details:
- 316 pages
- 19 Chapters
- Link to 85 FREE pages of support included!
- Practical, step-by-step guides to teaching each step in the writing process
- Countless tools and strategies for building lifelong writers
Benefits to Reading, "Inspired Writers"
- Make Teaching Writing LESS PAINFUL
- Learn all the PRACTICAL TOOLS for teaching RELUCTANT WRITERS
- Help ALL students SEE THEMSELVES AS WRITERS
- Discover the JOY and POWER OF WRITING
- Walk away with COMPLETE SCHEDULE GUIDES for writing
- Learn all the tools and tricks to help students WANT TO WRITE
What Teachers are Saying:
“OMG! I loved this book. I loved everything about it, seriously!!! I loved learning the history and I could so relate to not being ever taught how to write. I understand my fear of writing now. I learned so much from this. You helped to fill in the gaps of some things I was not doing correctly in Writer's Workshop. I have so many new ideas to try now too.” -Shauna, 3rd Grade Teacher, 17 Years Teaching
“Jen’s Book, “Inspired Writers” is a game-changers when teaching kids how to become strong writers. She has laid out a comprehensive roadmap form the beginning stages of writing to the final joy of kids getting to publish their work for others to enjoy. Her book is written in a way that makes sense to teachers and doesn’t complicate the process of teaching writing. I can’t wait to share all the great ideas and skills I learned with my students. For the first time in my teaching career, I am excited to help my students find the joy of writing and help them becomes inspired writers!” -Megan, Special Education, 11 Years Teaching
“If you are struggling to implement Writing Workshop, “Inspired Writers” is the book for you. Whether you are a seasoned teacher or just starting your career, you will inevitably learn something new. I have always struggled to teach writing, where I felt it was comprehensive and engaging. Lucky for us, Jen shares all her tips and tricks from starting writer’s notebooks, to the daunting world of editing student papers. I now feel confident and ready to create a space where all my students see themselves as writers and myself a writer teacher!” -Hannah, 7th/8th Reading Intervention, 8 Years Teaching
“If you struggle with finding the time to teach writing or even with how to teach writing, then this book is for you! This book is a treasure trove of tips that will help maximize writing instruction in the classroom! Jen does a fabulous job of taking teachers by the hand and leading them down the path of writing instruction. There is something in this book that every teacher can use to ramp up their writing instruction. This book is laid out in a way that teachers can focus on specific areas in which they may need to grow. I know that I will be incorporating this book into my coaching practices! Inspired Writers will not only ignite a passion for writing as a teacher, but also lead the way for great student interaction and quality writing!” -Sarah, Instructional Coach, 11 Years Teaching
“This book was awesome! I loved that chapters on setting up notebooks, teaching students how to revise and edit, and grading – my nemesis! The way Jen writes is real and authentic. Never did she sound clinical, stuffy or all knowing. Jen really knows how to relate to her readers, especially when she shares her past reading/writing memories. The format of the book is great, especially all the pictures of anchor charts and lists. I feel like I am really ready to tackle this coming school year and move past my fear of teaching writing.” -Jennifer, 2nd Grade, 13 Years Teaching
“This book was so motivational and inspiring for my writing instruction! Jen brings the perfect words for helping you believe in yourself and your students as writers and gives the practical skills and resources to make the inspired writing happen. Every educator who reads this will put it down with more confidence in their ability to teach writing.” -Elizabeth, 6th Grade, 5 Years Teaching