The Maupin House Approach to Writing Instruction Writing is an academic subject, best approached with an emphasis on teaching the writing craft in a daily classroom writing-workshop environment. To ensure relevance in today's classroom, resources for teachers should be written by teachers.
Students thrive when they learn the language of the writer.
Expository writing is the natural writing mode of the young child. Writing is a skill that serves as a foundation for, and support and enhances, all other subject areas. Effective teachers understand the craft and principles of writing workshop, and they participate in writing with their students. Professional resources must be classroom-proven and practical. We recognize and celebrate the power of the informed teacher to transform lives as they develop critical thinking skills through writing and language-arts development across the curriculum.