At Hamlin Robinson School, writing is not just a subject, it’s how students learn to think.

This year, we introduced the evidence-based Hochman® Method, also known as The Writing Revolution. As an effective extension of the Slingerland® Approach, The Writing Revolution breaks writing down into foundational blocks to build and deepen skills. The result is stronger critical thinking, writing, and communicating in all academic areas.

Writing is hard for many students. It requires them to hear and discriminate between sounds, remember spelling patterns, use grammar, organize ideas, put thoughts into words, and then put those thoughts on paper using words. This process can feel overwhelming for students with dyslexia.

The good news is that writing can be taught, and a crucial part of that process includes working through challenges. Challenges are what help students become stronger thinkers and more confident learners. Writing is like developing a muscle, the more it is practiced in the right way, the stronger it gets over time.

The Writing Revolution breaks writing into manageable steps that build skills gradually while strengthening critical thinking. It helps students take the language skills they build through Slingerland and apply them to more rigorous, content-based writing tasks across the curriculum. These skills support learning in every subject, not just writing.

At HRS, students are experiencing writing in all content areas, including arts and wellness classes. They are presented with consistency in the writing approach across all classes and through homework that includes structured writing practice. This all serves to help students improve writing skills, reading comprehension, analytical thinking, and content knowledge.

As your child engages with writing and practices, what you may notice at home is your child sounding out words, talking before writing, writing short but clear sentences, using simple paragraph structures, and over time, gaining confidence.
Some ways that parents can help and support are by encouraging your children to talk through ideas, praise their efforts, and celebrate progress. And perhaps, most important for everyone, is trusting the process.

“Progress takes time, and it is so worth it. HRS students don’t just learn to write; they learn to think, express, and communicate confidently.” — Bonnie Meyer, Certified Slingerland® Specialist