Comment GRADUAL for the full list of best practices for modeled/shared writing (Gradual Release of Responsibility – “I Do” phase) ⬇️⬇️ Gradual Release is a game-changer because it shows students exactly how to do the work before asking them to try it on their own. At Top Score Writing, we believe the best way for students to learn is by watching the full writing process modeled step by step. This isn’t just for writing! Modeling your thinking is a skill teachers can use in any subject, helping s

The gradual release model (“I do → we do → you do”) is my favorite way to teach the Olympic lifts. It starts with high coach responsibility (clear demo, specific cues, guided reps) and gradually shifts toward high athlete responsibility (feeling, fixing, and owning your movement) In a 60–90 min session: I DO: Demo the lift, break down positions, set the intent. WE DO: Drill together—hang work, pulls, positions—constant feedback the power of teammates. Peer learning accelerates everything. YOU DO

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