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If they are able to produce writing in all genres, they would be more able to recognize the purpose of other's writing. -Olivia Miller

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If students are writing in all genres then it will be easier for them to tell what genre a text is when they are reading it, see the ideas and ways authors' write in that genre and use it within their own writing in that genre. Writing in different genres will also help students to analyze that genre better when they read it because they have already written similar texts.

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It is important for students to be able to write in all genres because...

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It is important for students to be able to write in all genres because...

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students get to experience writing that would not normally be of interest to them and potentially create a love for something they wouldn't otherwise experience on their own.

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Writing teaches us to think deeply.

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It's important for students to write in all genres because each genre has specific rules for writing. Many students think that all writing is the same but it's not. Each genre of writing has skills that students can learn so that they can get their point across effectively.

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All writing requires certain traits like organization, purpose, and thought development. We can use different genres and still teach the basic skills, but at the same time expose students to writing that they need in the real world like letters and professional emails.

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Students need to write in a variety of genres because if they do not they never get to practice the skills related to author's purpose, and will not, therefore, internalize them. Students need to think about audience and organization, and style, and voice. If they only focus on the type of writing asked for on the STAAR test, tell will working on these critical thinking skills.

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It is critical that students be able to produce writing in all genres because students will face a variety of situations in their lives that will require them to be able to respond to each situation in the appropriate way.  Each genre has its own conventions and structure and students must be able to adapt their writing to have meaning to their audience.

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No matter what the age, we are all existential and we all have voice. Writing allows students to sort thoughts and amplify voice by using the correct techniques. I love showing learners how poetry forces deep, meaningful thought from the active reader. I love showing students how a well developed expository text can lead to structuralist ideas. I love showing students that just the thought and movement of writing can release things that weigh heavily on the mind. Knowing all genres allows for the learner to choose their favorite canvas.

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I believe it falls under 'I do, we do, you do'... until  the 'you do' phase, it is still more of an abstract idea.  Once they really have to own the various genres, they will understand it better.

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If I wanted to become a professional football player, I would have to do more than play football. I might run every day, lift weights, swim, or even take a ballet class. I would need to build all my muscles so I could be a great football player. This is what I tell my students when we write in various genres. If you learn how to add important details in creative writing, you are learning to add details in all writing.

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It is important for students to be able to write in all genres because it pushes students out of their comfort zone. The more students experience through reading and writing, the more we are helping them connect with different aspects of the literary world.

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The ability to write in all genres stems from the ability to understand and analyze all genres. Reading and analysis of all genres encourages writers to take the same risks in their own writing. Model texts provide students with guidelines in order to be effective writers who understand their purposes and how to achieve them.

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If a student learns to write in lyrical and sensory formats, then when it comes time to make an argumentative paper and take a stand, they have a lot more tools in their tool kit. This is important, because in order to achieve their "Purpose", they must have a "Craft." If one os to write satire, the lyricism gleaned from writing poetry cn give the argument a beautiful visual effetct form word placement-bullet points etc... If one os to write about informational pievces, the ability to see another's view point is highly important. The most effective way to communicate information is to be able to visualize your audience, and address them according to who they are, an what you are trying to convey. Good writing has a little bit of everything.

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It is important for students to produce writing in lots of genres because it exposes them to different formats and purposes for the writing. Like most of us - we don't know we're missing something if we never had it to miss. I explain to my students that there's more to life than hot cheetos. They might be missing out on something even better. We all think we don't like poetry until we read one that hits home for us. Using various genres is like a buffet -it's all you can consume, but you have try a little of everything before you truly know what your favorite taste might be. :)

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It is important for students to write in all genres to deepen their understanding of the genre. This gives them a chance to analyze the text and steal ideas for their own writing. This enhances their reading and writing.

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I have always felt that great literature influences one to think philosophically and make connections.  As students are exposed to reading different genres, they become more skilled in their writing as to what influences them to write and how to organize their thoughts on a deeper level.

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I have always felt that great literature influences one to think philosophically and make connections.  As students are exposed to reading different genres, they become more skilled in their writing as to what influences them to write and how to organize their thoughts on a deeper level.

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This shows students that there is more than one way to "write," and that different genres require different styles of writing. That's why using informal language might be ok in a personal narrative, but not in an informational text. It also gives them exposure to different types of writing to see what they might like best and be most interested in.

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The different genres will expand their skills

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The different genres will expand their skills

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Writing genres, like literary genres, rely on a different skills. Students are able to gain different perspectives, thoughts, and ideas. It also shows a shift in how and why author's write.

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It's important for students to produce writing in all genres because writing informs reading and vice versa. If a student can produce each style of writing, then the student can also analyze each style as well. Writing, in essence, will "teach" them that genre better than simply reading it.

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Each type requires different sets of skills and different mind sets. Writing in the different genres allows us to access those different parts of our mind.

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It helps them to understand purpose moreso than if they just read it. They understand the complexities and changes in thinking when writing in different genres.

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It helps them to understand purpose moreso than if they just read it. They understand the complexities and changes in thinking when writing in different genres.

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It allows students to be able to organize different structures and languages to enhance a specific purpose.

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It is important for students to produce writing in all genres because . . .

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It is important for students to produce writing in all genres because . . .

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. . . it helps them to understand the author's purpose and craft in all of those genres.