video1.0<iframe src="https://www.loom.com/embed/1fa5f7eeff5142448590e8ab8760f4f0" frameborder="0" width="1670" height="1252" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe>12521670Loomhttps://www.loom.com12521670https://cdn.loom.com/sessions/thumbnails/1fa5f7eeff5142448590e8ab8760f4f0-08d168c91073d354.gif599.103In this video, I share my approach to the messy model, which I believe is essential for helping students become stronger writers. I focus on the use of mini-prompts, which allow students to explore their ideas and voice without the pressure of perfection. I illustrate this with a real student example, showcasing how mini-prompts led to a beautiful personal narrative that helped her gain admission to her dream school: University of Washington—St. Louis. I encourage you to consider incorporating mini-prompts into your writing instruction to unlock your students' potential.