What Makes
Triple C Writing Different?
(and Dare We Say, Better?)
Hi
I’m Zisel Roth.
You can call me ZR
(many of my colleagues do).
As a former teacher
who believes strongly that effective communication—especially writing skills—can make or break a student’s success in all areas of life, I have made it my mission to create writing materials that are
- student-friendly
- teacher-friendly
- budget-friendly
As founder of Triple C Writing, I’ve worked together with my colleague and partner, Mindy Reifer, to assist hundreds of elementary and middle school teachers to implement a writing curriculum that’s both easy to teach and highly effective.
Why is this mission so important to me?
Because as a teacher and coach,
You see, when it comes to writing programs, there are three main components—philosophy, methodology, and curriculum—and most writing programs I researched are strong in one of these areas, but weak in the other two.
Here, I’ll explain:
Philosophy:
The
Why
Lucy Calkins in her writer’s workshop model makes a strong philosophical case for certain components being included in a writing program, such as learning from mentor texts, student choice of topic, one-on-one conferencing to provide feedback, and ample opportunities to write every day.
Methodology:
The
How
Formulaic programs such as The Four Square method (Judith S. Gould and Evan Jay Gould) and Collins Ed (John J. Collins) rely on specific graphic organizers and plug-in frameworks. These provide students with a safety net and help them feel secure and confident as they work to organize and communicate their thoughts.
Curriculum:
The
What
& when
Writing educators such as Ralph Fletcher (popular for his writing craft lessons) and Vicki Spandel and Ruth Culham (developers of the Six Traits writing model) list specific curricular objectives in their materials. This helps the teacher in the room name a very specific goal and thus work towards it.
But challenges tend to arise
when teachers are trained in a program that is primarily a philosophy or methodology, in which case they may struggle to pinpoint specific curricular goals. Likewise, issues often arise when teachers are provided with a curriculum, but without the necessary tools and clarity for implementing it successfully.
The simple truth is that we need all three components
- an organized and scaffolded curriculum (without all that repetition!)
- with strategies such as graphic organizers that students can use whenever necessary
- taught in a way that is based on best practices
When we successfully combine all three elements in an uncomplicated manner, we cultivate a love for language in all students.
Unfortunately, challenges tend to arise
when teachers are trained in a program that is primarily a philosophy or methodology, in which case they may struggle to pinpoint specific curricular goals. Likewise, issues often arise when teachers are provided with a curriculum, but without the necessary tools and clarity for implementing it successfully.
The simple truth is that we need all three components
- an organized and scaffolded curriculum (without all that repetition!)
- taught in a way that is based on best practices
- budget-friendly
When we successfully combine all three elements in an uncomplicated manner, we cultivate a love for language even in all students.
And that’s exactly what we’ve created
with our Triple C Writing Program
a program with a consistent philosophy that includes only the most effective, time-tested methods, taught in the most logical sequence.
Ready to find out how it all works? Let’s talk!