Beyond the Paragraph: Teaching Writing in Middle School with Structure
By Robin Mellom
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Episodes: 32
Description
If you're tired of guessing how to teach writing in middle school, you're in the right place. Robin Mellom is a veteran ELA teacher and published author of over ten children’s books with Disney, HarperCollins, and Houghton Mifflin. She brings the clarity and structure you've been craving without the gimmicks.
Hosted by Robin Mellom, author, middle school teacher, and creator of the Structured Writer’s Workshop™, each episode delivers practical, classroom-tested strategies that work in grades 4–8.
Learn how to implement evidence-based writing routines, like CER (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning), build lasting writing habits, and engage students in meaningful work that actually sticks.
Best of all, they will learn how to write like the pros!
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How to Build Writing Stamina in Your Students (Grades 3–8) Ep. 31
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Jul 13, 2026 |
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How To Teach Writing Even if You Haven't Been Trained Grades 3-8 Ep. 30
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Jun 25, 2026 |
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How To Get Kids to WANT to Write Teaching Writing in Grades 3-8 Ep. 29
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Jun 18, 2026 |
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Before Planning in the Fall, Give This a Listen Ep. 28
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Jun 07, 2026 |
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Why Grammar Isn't Transferring to Student Writing (And How To Fix It) Ep. 27
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Apr 19, 2026 |
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Writing Test Prep That Actually Works: CER + Collaboration Ep. 26
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Mar 12, 2026 |
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RACE Writing Strategy vs C.E.R.: Which Strategy Works Better? Ep. 25
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Feb 05, 2026 |
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How to Teach Writing with a "Skills First" Approach Ep. 24
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Jan 25, 2026 |
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Curriculum Changes Coming in 2026 for Structured Writing (Grades 4–8) Ep. 23
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Jan 18, 2026 |
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How to Refresh Your Mid-Year Writing Routine Ep. 22
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Nov 30, 2025 |
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Letting Students Use A.I. for Writing? Consider this... Ep. 21
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Nov 16, 2025 |
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Why Fun Writing Prompts Do Not = Engagement Ep. 20
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Nov 03, 2025 |
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Why October Is the Secret Weapon for Your Writing Workshop Ep. 19
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Oct 13, 2025 |
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Teaching Hooks: I'm Sharing the Secret! Ep. 18
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Sep 28, 2025 |
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"The UNICORN of Writing" Ep. 17
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Sep 21, 2025 |
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Are You Teaching Essays The Wrong Way? Ep. 16
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Sep 14, 2025 |
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The Structured Writer’s Workshop™ CRASH COURSE! Learn how to make writing instruction structured and engaging in under 60 minutes Ep.15
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Aug 31, 2025 |
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Revolutionizing Student Writing: Beyond the 4x4 Classroom
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Aug 17, 2025 |
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THIS is The Secret Ingredient for Better Writing Across All Subjects Ep. 13
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Jul 27, 2025 |
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Before the Rubrics: What to Teach the FIRST WEEK of Writing Ep. 12
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Jul 20, 2025 |
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The Science of Writing: My Hunt for Research-Based Writing Instruction in Middle School Ep. 11
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Jul 13, 2025 |
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Don't Ask Comprehension Questions When Reading a Novel: The Brilliance of TRACKING Ep 10
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Jul 06, 2025 |
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Stop Teaching Narrative Essays First: My Game-Changing Essay Sequence for Grades 4–8 Ep.9
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Jun 30, 2025 |
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If You Teach Writing in THIS Order, Everything Will Click into Place Ep. 8
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Jun 25, 2025 |
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What Publishing Taught Me About Teaching Writing Ep. 7
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Jun 22, 2025 |
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Teacher Talk! How this Teacher Implemented a Structured Writer's Workshop in 8th Grade Ep 6
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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From Acronyms to Autonomy: A Better Way to Teach Writing Ep 5
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Jun 13, 2025 |
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Fixing the Flaws in the Writing Workshop Model Ep. 4
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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Classroom Management in a Student-Led Writing Workshop Ep 3
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Jun 08, 2025 |
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The Truth About Real Writers (And What It Means for Your ELA Class) Ep 2
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Jun 07, 2025 |
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Structured Writing: A Better Way to Teach Writing Ep 1
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Jun 04, 2025 |
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Welcome to Beyond the Paragraph!
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May 29, 2025 |