Writing as a Process: My Thoughts on Supporting Students

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    This week’s focus on the ROG writing process made me think a lot about how writing grows and what it really means to support students at each stage. I realized that writing is not just about getting words on paper. It is about shaping ideas, building confidence, and finding a voice. The stages of emergent, early, developing, and fluent writers reminded me that growth in writing happens step by step, and each stage needs patience and support.

    Thinking about the different stages, I see that writing is both personal and mental work. Emergent writers are exploring and trying new ideas, early writers are learning to organize their thoughts, developing writers are refining their ideas, and fluent writers are expressing themselves clearly and intentionally. Reflecting on this makes me appreciate how much effort each student puts in and how important it is to meet them where they are instead of rushing them toward a final product.

    This also made me rethink my role as a teacher. Supporting writing is not just teaching rules or grammar. It is showing students how to think about their work, keep trying even when it is hard, and express themselves in their own way. It is about giving students chances to make choices, take risks, and find their voice. Writing becomes a tool for thinking, not just a skill to master.

    Overall, reflecting on the ROG framework has reminded me that writing is a living process. Each stage is a chance for growth in both skill and confidence. Writing is not just something students do; it is something they become through, a way to explore ideas, express themselves, and make meaning in their own way. One question I keep asking myself is: How can I help each student feel confident in their stage of writing while still encouraging them to grow?

Cami George

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  1. Polly M. JeremiahOctober 5, 2025 at 8:55 AM

    Very thoughtful and comprehensive. Your literature is a true manifestation of deep learning, in relation to the the ROG writing protocol.

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    1. Dr. Alarna N CharlesOctober 6, 2025 at 6:41 AM

      Hi Polly, Can you share some of the key take aways from Cami's reflection? Did any thing resonate with you?

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  2. Nikkia MorainOctober 5, 2025 at 10:20 AM

    I really connected with your reflection on the ROG writing process! You captured the heart of what it means to guide students as developing writers, reminding us that writing is not just about producing neat pieces but about growing, experimenting, and finding one’s voice. I especially liked how you described writing as both personal and mental work, because it truly is a blend of creativity and critical thinking.

    Your reminder that each stage: emergent, early, developing, and fluent, requires patience really stood out to me. It’s so easy to rush students toward the “finished product,” but your reflection reinforces that every stage has its own beauty and value. I also appreciated your view that teaching writing goes beyond grammar and mechanics, it’s about helping students think, reflect, and take ownership of their words.

    The question you ended with, “How can I help each student feel confident in their stage of writing while still encouraging them to grow?” really made me pause and think. It’s such a powerful reflection for any teacher to carry forward. Your post reminded me that our role is to create a classroom where writing feels safe, meaningful, and empowering.

    Thank you for sharing such an inspiring perspective, it encouraged me to look at my own approach and think about how I can make writing more of a journey for my students, not just an assignment.

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  3. Gloria WellsOctober 6, 2025 at 4:03 AM

    Cami I really connected with your point that writing is “not just something students do, but something they become through.” That perspective beautifully captures how writing shapes a student’s confidence and thinking over time. I also appreciate how you described each stage of the ROG process as an opportunity for growth, your explanation made me reflect on how much patience and encouragement students truly need at every level.

    Your post reminded me that as teachers, we are not just guiding students toward polished pieces, but helping them develop their voices. I especially liked your question at the end, it made me think about how I can create a classroom space where each student feels valued in their current stage while being inspired to keep improving. Thank you for such a meaningful reflection, it really deepened my understanding of what it means to support the writer, not just the writing.

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