Using the Self-regulated Strategy Development Model to Support Middle-level Writing

ABSTRACT

Writing is a complex and difficult skill for many middle-level students. Therefore, teachers must invest considerable time and apply evidence-based instructional approaches when teaching writing. This article describes the self-regulated strategy development (SRSD) approach to teaching writing and provides examples of each step of the approach with ideas for differentiating strategy-based writing instruction for middle-level students.

KEYWORDS:

• Academic performance
• middle school
• writing instruction
• strategy instruction