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Discover How To Improve Writing Skills Even When Essays Feel Impossible
This post shares how to improve writing skills in a way that feels doable for kids. This comes from a conversation with my daughter Alex,
If you’re raising a child with dyslexia or a kid who’s struggling to read, write, and spell, you can stop guessing what to do next. I’m Tracy Young, a Certified Orton-Gillingham tutor and this podcast will empower you to unlock reading, writing, and spelling success for your child. You’ll uncover structured literacy tips and practical advice about dyslexia in plain English.
Follow our weekly coaching episodes. Share with others! Once a month you’ll hear from me, along with my daughter, as we share our personal journey with dyslexia. Contact us at TheLiteracyKeys.com for a dyslexia tutor.
After this episode, you’ll know exactly how to improve writing skills and what to do next with your child so writing starts feeling doable.
For many struggling readers writing is brain overload. They have ideas, but getting those ideas onto paper in the right order, with the right words, can feel like juggling while riding a unicycle. In this episode, Tracy Young (certified Orton-Gillingham tutor) and Alex, her dyslexic daughter break writing down into 5 clear steps that reduce frustration and build confidence. It’s a plan you can use today.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How to turn “I don’t know what to write” into a simple plan in minutes
A 5-step process sharing How To Improve Writing Skills without overwhelm
What to say (and what not to say) when your child freezes or melts down
Pick one writing assignment this week and try the 5 steps once. There’s no pressure.
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Cheers,
Tracy Young, Orton Gillingham Tutor
ps – You can also check out the episodes with Alex on YouTube
CHAPTERS:
(00:00) Introduction to Improve Writing Skills
(03:11) Overcoming Writing Challenges
(06:07) Understanding the Writing Process
(12:30) Expanding Ideas and Sentence Structure
(21:26) Utilizing Technology in Writing
Keywords
writing, essay tips, writing techniques, dyslexia, outlining, editing, technology in writing, college essays, writing skills, procrastination
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