Writing

Students write to communicate with others and to clarify their own thinking. They need to write frequently in a variety of forms and for a variety of purposes and audiences. Students learn to write well when they are taught strategies for organizing a first draft, writing successive versions, revising, and editing. But students must also learn to write successfully in instances where they are required to write quickly, clearly, and succinctly. Writing can be an effective learning tool for students in all content areas, as they use informal reflective writing to record their observations, experiences, classroom discussions, or to record comments on their reading.

From the NCTE Beliefs about the Teaching of Writing
November 2004

  1. Uses an effective writing process | Details | Example
  2. Uses knowledge of purpose, audience, format, and medium in developing written communication | Details | Example
  3. Applies writing skills and strategies to effectively communicate in a variety of genres with various audiences | Details | Example
  4. Uses writing as a tool for learning | Details | Example
  5. Engages in the information literacy process: accesses, evaluates, and communicates information and ideas | Details | Example
  6. Is able to write on demand | Details | Example
  7. Adheres to conventions generally established in spelling, punctuation, grammar, usage, syntax, and style | Details | Example
  8. Incorporates technology as a tool to enhance writing | Details | Example