When implementing The Writing Revolution into a classroom, it extremely important that the language, directions, and structure a teacher uses is consistent not only in their lessons, but in the materials they use as well. Utilizing proper directions and formatting leads to positive outcomes for you and your students:

1. Increases fidelity of the method

2. Ensures consistency of implementation

3. Lessens cognitive load

4. Help students internalize strategies

One major goal of The Writing Revolution is to see the transference of strategies and skills being pulled into a student's own writing. If the teacher is providing clear directions on how to complete TWR strategies, students are more likely to use that strategy in their own writing. In addition, students who consistently see proper formatting will decrease the appearance of simple grammatical errors (e.g., comma splices, run-ons, random acts of capitalization) in their own writing.

Use this page to see both good and bad examples for three different strategies. You can also access any of TWR's free blank templates by visiting their website.