The Writing Apprenticeship approach is based on a unique framework of four interacting dimensions of learning that support both academic and social-emotional learning: Social, Personal, Cognitive, and Knowledge-Building.

These four dimensions are integrated into subject-area teaching and developed through Metacognitive Conversation that explores students’ thinking processes. Students think and talk about how they learn as well as what they learn. This collaborative work takes place within the context of Extensive Writing — increased in-class opportunities for students to practice reading in more skillful ways.

A diagram of the Writing Apprenticeship Framework where metacognitive conversation sits at the core, and extensive writing practice builds on learner strengths, develops writing knowledge and skills, and cultivates a collaborative environment.