Small Doses of Learning for Big Transformations in Students

Join Deborah Louis, the owner of the Jane Schaffer Writing Program®, as she introduces and guides you through the JSWP™ program, demonstrating how to teach writing effectively.

Learn key strategies such as the use of common terminology, graphic organizers, and color coding, alongside the primary writing modes of argumentation, expository, narrative, and response to literature. These techniques are designed to make writing accessible and engaging for students, ensuring their success and enhancing your teaching methods.

Since 1984, the Jane Schaffer Academic Writing Program® has been a reliable, proven method for teaching academic writing to K-12 students. JSWP™ demystifies writing by providing a clear, structured approach that helps teachers guide students in organizing and presenting their creative and analytical ideas logically and effectively, whether for in-class assignments or high-stakes tests.

JSWP™ stands out from other approaches by guiding students into the “logic” stage of learning, where they organize their thoughts to analyze, interpret, and assess textual material. This method teaches students to think deductively, identifying important facts, or “concrete details” (CDs), and understanding their significance in the text.

JSWP™ takes the mystery out of writing academically in all content areas and for all children. It stands out from other approaches by guiding students into the “logic” stage of learning, where they organize their thoughts to analyze, interpret, and assess textual material. This method teaches students to think deductively, identifying important facts, or “concrete details” (CDs), and understanding their significance in the text. By encouraging students to bring their own knowledge and insights to their analysis, the Jane Schaffer writing method helps students think independently and prepare for higher education.