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Do’s and Don’ts of Writin’ Titan Coaches

What we do:
Help writers at any stage of the writing process
Work to improve writers’ skills, and not just help them on the assignment at hand
Keep coaching sessions private
Treat classmates with kindness and respect
What we don’t do:
Write or fix papers for students (they do the actual work)
Put down teachers or their assignments
Guarantee A’s

Interested? Want to Learn More?
Your past language arts teachers have identified you as friendly, easy-to-work with, and a strong writer. So, we know you’ve got what it takes to be a fantastic Writin’
Titan Coach. If you’re up for this fun, rewarding opportunity to help your classmates, see Ms. Evans or Mr. Martin. Training starts the beginning of September.

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El Paso-Gridley Junior High

The
Writin’
Titan
Program

Students Helping Students
Get It Write

What’s the Writin’ Titan
Program?

In the Writin’ Titan Program, student writing coaches assist 6th, 7th, and 8th graders with writing assignments. Coaches will be available in the optional homework room during lunch and in the computer lab during study hall to support any student with any part of the writing process. A student may need help coming up with a topic, brainstorming for details, researching, putting together a paragraph, or proofreading their work, and you’ll be there to help them along.

What Are a Writin’ Titan
Coach’s Responsibilities?
Starting the second nine weeks, you’ll spend one lunch period or one study hall per week working as a writing coach. There may be busier times in the year were you’d be scheduled more often.
During the first nine weeks, Mr. Martin will lead coaches training during lunch. Coaches will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays over lunch for a 25 minute training session (from 11:40-12:05). We’ll discuss how to help classmates through different parts of the writing process, how to be good listeners and effective coaches, and how to help peers learn to use good writing practices on their own. In addition, we’ll act out different situations that may arise during coaching. Mr. Martin will offer yummy lunch snacks to make training worth your while, and you’ll still have time for recess afterward.

Why Should I Be a Writin’ Titan Coach?
You’ll be helping your classmates succeed on their writing assignments, and it always feels great to help others!
By helping others with their writing, you’ll become an expert writer yourself. As the saying goes, the best way to learn something is to teach it.
Aside from the satisfaction of helping others and becoming a stronger writer, coaches can earn the following benefits:
A $10 gift certificate to a store/restaurant of your choice
3 Titan Tickets per session
Coupons for free admission and concessions to junior high Titan sporting events.
A cool t-shirt and name badge
A fun, end-of-the-year field trip
Community service hours (for 8th graders, second semester)
Great fame and wealth (well, it’s possible)