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Feb 2023
27m 28s

Engaging The Reluctant Writer with Megan...

Hallie Sherman
About this episode

Do you have students that just don’t want to write? 


You’re not alone! In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, we are diving into how we can help reluctant writers and the things we can do to encourage them to reach their writing goals. I sat down with Megan Polk, a literacy specialist, to get her top advice for SLPs. 


Megan Polk is a literacy specialist living in Nashville, Tennessee and the content creator behind The Literacy Dive and Writing Made Simple where she creates reading and writing resources that are creative, rigorous, and comprehensive. She seeks to equip teachers who share similar challenges and have the same mission: to close the gap, to increase student confidence and achievement, and to develop students who will expand their true love for literacy. 


Megan has tons of tips for making writing fun and engaging your reluctant writers! Make sure to tune in to learn more! 


Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/161


Resources Mentioned: 

Check out The Literacy Dive website: https://theliteracydive.com/

Follow Megan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theliteracydive/

Follow Megan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheLiteracyDive

Follow Megan on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theliteracydive

Check out her TPT store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Literacy-Dive

Listen to Megan’s Podcast: https://theliteracydive.com/category/podcast/

Check out the Writing Made Simple membership: https://theliteracydive.com/join


Where We Can Connect: 

Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007

Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun

Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/

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