Students can get caught up in compliance and grades, but with a little room, they can go deeper. In this episode, Julie and Laura talk about the power of losing the rubric and asking students how they feel about their final product. Maya's story about Mrs. Demmi is the focus of the episode, and it highlights the power of allowing students to unpack the assignment and evaluate their own work. If you've been thinking about developing young writers, this episode is for you!

You can find Maya's story (and all the stories we share on the pod) in the Lessons That Last book, It's available at your favorite bookseller. Check it out on Amazon here: https://bit.ly/3OiZr38

For even more teacher resources, visit the Teacher Recharge website, https://www.teacherrecharge.com/
Connect with Julie on social media @JulieSHasson
and Laura @lraestes