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

Very practical

Excellent book with fabulous examples or writing across the curriculum.

a book we use at school all the time and a Godsend to the literacy team

As advertised

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 guidance Immediate wins – I saw student improvement within a week All subjects, all grades – strategies for ELA and content areas like science & social studies Perfect for reluctant writers – helps kids organize their thinking and gain confidence Supportive for reluctant teachers too 😅 ⚠️ Cons: Some examples lean academic—had to adapt a few for younger learners It’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.

Love the way this breaks down teaching writing skills into small, manageable steps. It also includes a method for teaching note-taking. Students and teachers will both experience success using the approaches in this book!

***This is my first Amazon review, as I don't usually write them, so let it be a testament to how excellent TWR 2.0 is*** As a teacher of students with high literacy needs, the 1st ed. of TWR was already a godsend! It empowered me with the skills to integrate writing instruction alongside the intense demands of the secondary curriculum. It not only transformed my students' writing development but also how they saw themselves as learners—I am forever grateful to TWR. Given how 'revolutionary' (pun intended) the 1st ed. was, I questioned what the 2nd ed. could offer. However, just from flicking through, it's clear that this new release is far from simply an extension of the 1st ed. TWR literally JUMPS from the page in this technicolour edition filled with student examples and teacher tips. Calling this a '2nd ed.' does an injustice to what the new release truly provides: the Hochman Method remastered. Not only has the sequence been reorganised, but there are NEW STRATEGIES to scaffold students' writing development further. To any school or educator utilising TWR, this new release is ESSENTIAL to ensure the method's full potential can come to fruition.