Why is writing important? Students who are frequently expected to write increase their learning and achievement significantly. When students are asked to communicate their thinking through a cohesive writing product, it requires them to revisit their notes, synthesize information, organize their thoughts, and make their ideas clear to others. It is nearly impossible to write about something and think about something else. Writing deepens students’ understanding of the content, promotes deeper comprehension, and supports retention.
Walk through a school that celebrates writing, and you’ll feel it right away. The hallways talk. Student words line the walls, not as filler or decoration, but as evidence that...
Imagine your classroom transformed. Students are actively engaged, thinking critically, and collaborating to construct a deeper understanding of diverse topics. This captivating learning environment is within reach by harnessing the...
Why is RAFT writing one of the most effective writing strategies, particularly across all content areas and subjects? Before we share how it enables fluency and purpose, incorporates the elements...
Why is Writing to Raise Achievement so important to use throughout every lesson? Let’s start by explaining more about Writing Across the Curriculum. What Does “Writing Across the Curriculum” Mean?...
The topic of Mindset, either growth or fixed, is one of the most discussed topics in classrooms, PLCs, and meetings over the last few years. The phrase “I can’t yet”...
Early literacy starts when students begin to scribble lines and shapes on their paper. This early form of writing is based on a student’s personal code, or their ideas about...
Why is writing such an important part of instruction? The Common Core Standards set the expectation that students will be adequately prepared for a 21st century economy and the demands...
How is writing used in your school to raise achievement? How do you continue to show growth with your state assessments? We asked teachers in our turnaround schools that very...
How can students write to learn? As students learn new knowledge and skills, and then complete tasks to show mastery, they do two types of writing: writing to learn (during...
