The GREAT Paragraph Experiment

Students have tons of language—but when it comes to writing, they need help leveling up and organizing their ideas. At the same time, some don’t feel like they’re learning, and giving meaningful feedback on multi-paragraph writing can be exhausting. Enter: The GREAT Paragraph Project. What started with STAMP ADVANCE training turned into a practical, sustainable shift in how I teach writing—focusing on one strong paragraph, visible growth, and the kind of scaffolding that actually sticks.