1. Use TablesUse tables to allow kids to write in the one doc without the chaos

2. Utilize CommentsUtilize comments to draw connections between the students’ ideas during the drafting process

3. Revision HistoryLook over Revision History to see the process of writing unfold

4. Install DraftbackInstall the Chrome extension Draftback to watch your Revision History as a movie - great for metacognition development goo.gl/PibjPC

5. Install GrammarlyInstall the Chrome extension Grammarly for spell check goo.gl/cLERVB

6. Read&Write for GoogleHave your students use the Read&Write for Google Chrome extension.

Especially great for lower literacy kids - the prediction tool is amazing! goo.gl/qQ3X1p

7. Suggested EditsUse suggested edits mode for feedback, correction, drafting

8. Voice CommentsLeave voice comments for students using Kaizena. They will remember your verbal feedback next time they are writing! goo.gl/Dne5AK

9. Voice TypingUse the voice typing (Tools > Voice typing) to turn speech into text goo.gl/jA1BYP

10. Build a StoryHave fun writing with dialogue using Story Builder goo.gl/Kd8PAm

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