Introduction to the Power Strategy

The P.O.W.E.R. Writing Strategy is a flexible, research-based approach that supports students in grades 6–12 as they plan, organize, draft, edit, and revise persuasive, narrative, and informational writing. By breaking the writing process into manageable steps, it helps students integrate previously learned strategies, build independence, and improve clarity and coherence. With its memorable acronym and emphasis on executive functioning and self-regulation, P.O.W.E.R. is especially effective for supporting diverse learners, including those with learning disabilities.