Structured writing lessons for reluctant young writers

Write This Way by Dr Gavin Reid, Jenn Clark and Michelle McIntosh is a structured programme of lessons and activities for children who avoid writing. It is written for teachers and school staff supporting pupils who find writing tedious or frustrating, including children with dyslexia or dysgraphia. The book is published by Bloomsbury Education.

Each section builds on the last, moving from word level up to creative writing. Teachers and pupils work on writing skills together, with ready-to-use mini lessons, discovery tools and activities that can be adapted for multisensory learning, group interventions or work outside the classroom.

What the book covers

• Grammar and sentence development.
• Punctuation and paragraph writing.
• Planning and creative writing.
• Building pupils' independence and confidence to take risks in their writing.

Support for dyslexia and dysgraphia

Pupils with dyslexia and dysgraphia often struggle with the many demands writing places on them at once. The step-by-step structure of Write This Way breaks writing into manageable stages, so learners can build each skill before moving on. Lessons work for whole classes, small groups or one-to-one support.

Write This Way is a practical, ready-to-use resource for any teacher helping reluctant writers find their voice.

• Authors: Dr Gavin Reid, Jenn Clark and Michelle McIntosh
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Education
• Format: Paperback, 160 pages
• Dimensions: 296 x 210 x 14 mm
• Weight: 538g
• Ready-to-use mini lessons, discovery tools and activities
• ISBN-13: 9781801993333

• Built for reluctant writers. Designed for pupils who avoid writing, including children with dyslexia and dysgraphia.
• Ready to teach. Mini lessons and activities can be used straight away with classes, groups or individuals.
• Step-by-step progression. Each section builds on the last, from word level to creative writing.
• Expert authors. Led by Dr Gavin Reid, an educational psychologist with over 25 years' experience in dyslexia.

What's in the Box

• 1 x paperback book

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• What is Write This Way?
  Write This Way is a structured programme of writing lessons and activities for reluctant young writers. It covers grammar, sentences, punctuation, paragraphs, planning and creative writing, with each section building on the last.
• Is Write This Way suitable for pupils with dyslexia?
  Yes, the book is written for children who avoid writing, including those with dyslexia. Its step-by-step structure breaks writing into manageable stages so dyslexic pupils can build skills and confidence gradually.
• Does Write This Way help with dysgraphia?
  Yes, the publisher names dysgraphia as one of the reasons children may avoid writing. The structured lessons and multisensory adaptations help pupils with dysgraphia focus on one writing skill at a time.
• How can teachers use Write This Way in school?
  Teachers can use the lessons with whole classes, small groups or one-to-one. The ready-to-use mini lessons and activities can also be adapted for interventions and multisensory learning.
• Who wrote Write This Way?
  Write This Way was written by Dr Gavin Reid, Jenn Clark and Michelle McIntosh. Gavin Reid is an educational psychologist with over 25 years' experience in assessment and dyslexia.
• What format is Write This Way?
  Write This Way is a 160-page paperback published by Bloomsbury Education. It measures 296 x 210 x 14 mm, weighs 538g and has the ISBN 9781801993333.