The Writing Revolution 2.0: A Guide to Advancing Thinking Through Writing in All Subjects and Grades 2nd Edition

Confession: I used to dread teaching writing. It always felt vague, time-consuming, and frustrating—for me and my students. But The Writing Revolution 2.0 completely flipped that narrative. It’s not just another theory-heavy education book—it’s a practical, step-by-step guide that actually works in real classrooms.What I love is how the book breaks writing down into manageable, structured chunks—starting with simple sentence-level strategies and gradually building to more complex writing tasks. I didn’t have to reinvent my curriculum. I could integrate these strategies into what I was already doing, across subjects.✅ Pros:Clear structure – no fluff, just actionable guidanceImmediate wins – I saw student improvement within a weekAll subjects, all grades – strategies for ELA and content areas like science & social studiesPerfect for reluctant writers – helps kids organize their thinking and gain confidenceSupportive for reluctant teachers too 😅⚠️ Cons:Some examples lean academic—had to adapt a few for younger learnersIt’s dense in spots—tab or highlight sections to return to later📌 Teacher Tip: Start with the sentence expansion strategies—they’re gold for building student confidence and setting a strong foundation.This book took me from burned out and unsure to in control and even enjoying writing lessons. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by how to teach writing well, this will be a game-changer.

I have been teaching for 36 years, most of it without a district writing program. This book is so simple that it's astonishing. The book teaches a method and is not a program. It's a method that can and should be used across grade levels. The method leads to writing in content areas with results that show understanding of both writing techniques and content area material. I love that the authors give the whys of the method and not just the how. Understanding why students often struggle with writing is half the battle to eliminating that struggle. This is a game changer.

Excellent companion to earlier books. Really great for teaching and enhancing writing skills.

I’ve been teaching writing for nearly 20 years, both in public school and homeschool, and these are among the best strategies I’ve utilized. We are only a little way into implementing the strategies with my kids, and I’m already seeing improvements in their writing. This just makes sense.

I love this book! It comes with links to documents you can download and edit for your students. The instructions and guides are clear and detailed. It makes teaching essay writing so much simpler and logical than the new EL curriculum my school implemented. If you also can’t stand or are struggling with the new EL curriculum, this is the tool for you!

The first three chapters are a lot to take in but after that it’s a quick & beneficial study! Highly recommend for elementary to middle school levels. They also offer a podcast!

I can't wait to start using the ideas from this book with my 3rd graders. The book is written in an applicable way for teachers. It is one of the best teacher resource books I have found

This is a very valuable resource. Completing the PD offers clarity and access to even more.