How it works
One session, seven small stages.
A suggested Draftstead session takes about 30 minutes, but the clock is not the goal. Students can pause, split a session, or return to a saved start.
- 01
Start
Resume where you left off or begin the next planned lesson. The session opens with a clear statement of what you are making today.
- 02
Mini-lesson
A short explanation introduces one writing move, such as stating a position or choosing a relevant detail. One move per session, not a checklist of rules.
- 03
Model and notice
Read a worked example and notice what changes between an early draft and a stronger version. The noticing is the learning moment.
- 04
Guided practice
Try the move with support close by: a question, an optional frame, or a differently worded example. Templates are starting points, not required shapes.
- 05
Own attempt
Write your own sentence, paragraph, or section for today's task. A phrase or a small start counts; the clock is not the goal.
- 06
Feedback and revision
The planned feedback checks only what this task actually asks for, names one strength, and suggests one next step. You choose what to revise.
- 07
Save and reflect
Work saves so you can pause and return. A short reflection closes the session. A larger piece develops across several sessions.
What feedback checks
Feedback is scoped to the actual task. A one-sentence thesis task should not trigger demands for a hook, a conclusion, or five paragraphs. If the rubric for a lesson does not require a component, the response is not criticized for missing it. Feedback names one strength and one next step — not a wall of corrections.
Why templates are optional
Sentence frames and paragraph templates help a student begin. They are offered as scaffolds, not as the only valid form of writing. A teacher's required template can be right for one school assignment without becoming a rule for every piece of writing.