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The purpose of writing instruction is to engage students in the writing process in a variety of different ways. The writing process is adaptable and messy. There is not always one clear cut pathway to becoming a successful writer. Celebrate the small successes along the way and stick with it even throughout the struggles. When we are able to successfully teach the writing process to our students, we are able to help grow them into people who will be able to successfully communicate throughout their lives.

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Writing is an inherently useful skill, which I will strive to teach effectively and with excellence. It has far reaching implications across multiple content areas, each with its own unique needs and requirements. I will encourage my cross-departmental contacts to include writing instruction in order to foster the development of this skill. Writing is not only helpful in an academic setting, but also in the professional, “real world” setting. If students do not know how to effectively communicate their thoughts and ideas, then they will be unable to express their wants, needs, and larger desires to lead to the accomplishment of their greater goals, both personally and professionally. This will ultimately lead to a failure to realize the mode of living that best aligns with their personal designs for their own lives. In a sense, learning to write and communicate effectively creates a sort of domino effect that is far reaching, with outsized negative consequences when compared to a failure to acquire other skills in the classroom. Therefore the teaching of writing is the teaching of goal attainment and desire communication.

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Writing instruction is key in all content areas. All thought has to be communicated somehow, and need for demonstration dictates that we have to write it down. We can’t demonstrate our mastery of a concept without being able to articulate the mastery. Being able to effectively describe a concept will help prove your understanding. Being able to take your thoughts from an internal comprehension to a demonstrative explanation of that comprehension or mastery is an artform. It’s also a struggle, especially for teenagers who are used to a sort of terminally-online text speak where they can constantly update their thoughts with an additional text message.

Before students can understand that the writing process is not actually cyclical, they need to have an opportunity to get in and get their hands messy, so to speak. That said,. allowing kids to word vomit might be helpful, but honestly, that’s what I get already in their writing. The skill that needs to be taught is how they can refine it into something clear, concise, and– dare I say–  professional-adjacent?   Explaining writing in an accessible way and in a way that is not PUNISHING– so many kids think of writing assignments as a punishment!!-- is key for their ability to 1) graduate from school itself and 2) survive in the real world.

Writing is the key to everything, especially early in your career. You hear things like,  “Write a cover letter.” “Write a resume.” “Explain to me why you are right for the job.” Kids who can’t speak off the cuff might want to write down their thoughts to make themselves sound more organized. If they can’t write, of course they can’t articulate the thoughts orally.

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Students often come to us with little-to-no prior writing experience (or at least little-to-no working memory of it) and need assistance reaching grade level. Because of this, it is as important to instruct students on the writing process as it is to instruct them on the content that they are writing about. While writing practice occurs often in my classroom, teaching students the process of writing is something I need to improve upon. As stated in the writing guidebook, “Teaching students the writing process is crucial for developing their skills as effective communicators. Because writing is a dynamic and recursive process, student writers need to be taught specific strategies they can flexibly apply as they repeat and revisit the stages in the writing process when developing a piece of writing (The Writing Rope, 2023)” (Pg. 3). The lack of direct instruction into the process of writing can cause my students to become confused about the expectations and value in their writing practice, often resulting in disorganized or incomplete products that don’t actually reach the learning targets I intended for them to aim for. Due to this insufficiency in writing instruction in my classroom, I plan to focus on incorporating more pre-writing instruction into my lesson planning in the future, such as the topic choice and brainstorming strategies outlined in pages 4-6 of Recommendation 3.

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Writing allows students to express ideas and knowledge to others based on their understanding. It is a reciprocal process to reading so it can strengthen the ability to decode because of the process of encoding. If, one compliments the other then I need to allow students time to read each other's writing and provide feedback using strategies like the peer feedback protocol.

Students develop a voice through writing and it is a form of communication that is vital to be a contributor in the workforce.. Sharing that voice through peer feedback opportunities would allow my students to have clear examples of voice through their classmates writing.

Teachers need to focus on this instruction and provide specific feedback for students to grow in their skills. The writing guidebook states “When students feel connected to one another and to the teacher, they may feel safer in participating in the writing process and sharing their writing with others (IES, 2012).” It is an effective way for teachers to gauge a student’s understanding of the content they teach while keeping the focus on feedback.

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The important thing about writing instruction is that you teach students to use it in everyday life. Although many students see writing as a task that is only useful in school, it is one of the most beneficial things we can teach.

Currently the writing practices that are happening at my school revolve around standards based writing. This is helpful in preparing students for future academic success.  It allows students to show the direction of their thoughts. The implications of this strategy is that we are building lifelong writers.

I intend to bring fever dream writing and peer feedback back to my school. This will allow us to create a community of writers as referenced in the Guidebook (Recommendation 1.)

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As teachers it is essential that writing is considered to be extremely important for our students because it is our job to create thoughtful, purposeful, creative writers that can become future authors as well as communicate effectively as lifelong learners and productive citizens.. Students need to understand that writers write to entertain, persuade, justify, and clarify anything that they want to share with their readers. They should have the opportunity to do this across the curriculum. Teachers must model this for our students because they cannot naturally become writers without being shown the process of being messy, sharing ideas, and revising and editing by using organization and changing ideas. We need to build in time to provide feedback from other readers. Teachers should instill in students that writing is a life skill that is needed to communicate in the real world and we have to teach our students how to write in a professional manner that will convey their message to the reader. While every student may come in at a different writing stage, through modeling, practice, and feedback we can grow successful writers.

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Whenever possible, students should have opportunities to collaborate with each other and worthy mentor texts in order to find their own voice with peer and expert support. Writing should be a multi-step process with on-going revision following collaboration.

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The important thing about writing instruction is students will use it every single day. It’s like a big opportunity. When you apply it in the classroom, you can also carry that over and even deepen it in the workplace. Since it isn’t superficial, it can boost overall self expression, critical and analytical thinking, and reflecting. The most important thing about writing instruction is students will use every single day.

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Writing instruction is necessary because it helps readers understand what is being read.  It also helps readers connect their schema or prior knowledge and what is read. Also, writing allows others to see our thinking and how we solve problems. We teach writers how to clarify thoughts and give them opportunities to analyze their thinking. Writing instruction allows the writer to be creative.

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Writing Instruction: bits and pieces! Although my brainstorming is a bit vague, I love the "fever dream" process. It may seem to help students to put thoughts onto paper and have a "choice/voice" empowerment.

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Statement of Intent: After gaining an understanding and applying the writing process

in all forms of extended writing, students will be able to collaborate effectively,

express themselves accurately, and change the world with their words.

This will be fostered through intentional writing strategies and peer reviews

(brain dumps, copy/change, model texts, and scaffolding organizers.)

Based on the poem:

The important thing about teaching writing is that it’s part of our world.

It’s like another dimension of ourselves.

You exist in the 3D world but also a 2D one.

You can write it exactly as it seems,

But it isn’t manacled to that.

It can create and expound.

But the important thing about writing is that this world belongs to you.

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Writing sure is neat

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In my district there is a lack of explicit writing instruction for students receiving specially designed instruction in the area of written expression. This gap has occurred as a result of requirements placed upon EC programs to only use evidence based interventions in the EC setting. As a result, most students receiving SDI on the resource continuum are taught using scripted curriculums which are district mandated and combine reading and writing instruction. While a variety of programs are in use in the district, all fail to provide explicit routine instruction in writing at our students’ instructional level. Those few programs that do have writing instruction as a component do not consider the common occurrence of students who are reading at a higher level than they are writing. I hope to share some of the evidence based strategies shared today with my colleagues so they can use the materials available to them in order to create meaningful writing opportunities for their students within the constraints of their classrooms. I hope that the copy/change approach will be a functional recommendation for our resource teachers to utilise the readings from their curriculum as accessible mentor texts. I would also like to share with my colleagues about the considerations for worthy mentor texts as some of our curriculum materials provide more of a non-example (lack of capitalisation, poor sentence structure, etc) and should not be emulated by our student writers.

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Writing instruction is important for students so that they have the necessary tools to express themselves in an academic setting. Whenever students are without the proper tools, their writing can be anything from good to awful, and without these tools, it can be very difficult to express mastery within a given concept. Writing across curriculum is paramount to student success. Students should not just view writing as solely an English class endeavor, but rather a necessary component to any and every school subject. Writing instruction is important, at its base level, for giving students the necessary tools to communicate and express themselves in a formal setting. These are tools that we as educators hope students will carry with them beyond their years in education and into a professional setting. It is not so much what to say as it is how to say it, and when students can pick up the framework of writing, I hope that they realize that they have so much choice when it comes to composition

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Writing instruction is important because it is an essential means of communication that can explore various avenues. It allows one to express themselves in an unique manner. Although, many find writing difficult , it ca be very rewarding. One has to think critically and be intentional in order to convey the intended message or idea to the readers. With the incorporation of inner thoughts and the use of organizational writing skills, one can transcend multiple disciplines not just ELA. This can be an enormous asset to individuals who are reluctant to speak but swift to write.

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Important aspects about writing instruction include remembering that it is purposeful, reflective, and ongoing, while empowering students to use their knowledge, language, skills, and voice.

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Important aspects about writing instruction include remembering that it is purposeful, reflective, and ongoing, while empowering students to use their knowledge, language, skills, and voice.

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When I reflect on my practice as a teacher of writing, it's clear that improving peer response has become a major priority of mine.

I've long noticed students "going through the motions" of giving feedback without putting in the time, thoughtfulness, or kindness their peers deserve. It's no wonder writers don't always use feedback effectively.

Today, a lightbulb went on, early on: Recommendation 1 helped me realize I need to teach giving feedback more explicitly, starting with an explanation of feedback's purpose, perhaps modeling with a Fishbowl, and giving students opportunity to practice before doing it "for real."

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Writing is powerful. Writing instruction yields better communication, self-expression, and emulation of the world around us. While I believe that writing influences who we are, what we believe, and how we act, too many disregard it as a catalyst for success. It allows our minds to exercise creativity as we question and challenge our constraints as human beings.

For many, writing is an express ticket to new worlds, places, and people. Intrapersonally, it develops self-confidence in one's own beliefs and how they are shared. Those who may fear confronting a topic verbally could use writing as an outlet to add to the ongoing conversation.

Our current state permits for that growth in beliefs and style. Self-revision, peer collaboration, and instructor feedback are tools we utilize to build a community focused on celebrating student writing.

Moreover, writing instruction allows us to be perceptive and cognitive of how others use their writing- words, syntax, organization, and structure- to persuade us.

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Writing instruction is important for a multitude of reasons. It is most needed for effective communication when tone and style shifts are necessary. The rhetorical process is dependent upon the audience and purpose. Students struggle to write appropriately for the context at hand.  Diction, syntax, structure, and choice of detail differ based on purpose. For example, writing an inform and explain document for work is different from composing an argument you hope to win against a spouse or a stubborn child.   Another important part of writing is the SEL connection it provides. Informal writing provides catharsis and a coping mechanism; through the written word, students grapple with their own internal conflicts, weighing their options to wrestle with pros and cons. It is an internal monologue.  Furthermore, writing is tied to reading.  You often hear that writers are readers.  Once a student understands why a writer uses a certain style he/she can emulate that skill, hopefully allowing it to creep into his own work. Because of the importance of writing instruction, I need to be more cognizant of the frequency in which my students write. Therefore, I  will do this by integrating writing notebooks into each class period and not by making tasks graded or critiqued. This change is supported by research that states increased frequency is necessary for growth, and it helps students feel less intimidated by the process and provides them an outlet for self-expression and creativity without the threat of being judged. So an important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is to increase writing opportunities.

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Writing instruction is important because it allows students the ability to collect their thoughts and organize them in a coherent way.  When I think about effective writing instruction, it needs to be practiced daily.  Once the fear of writing is alleviated through daily repetition, students can more skillfully formulate their thoughts. This is valuable in the classroom but also in life. The ability to use language can help people get jobs, convince a potential mate to go on a date, or win an election, so writing instruction has a lasting impact on a student’s lives moving forward regardless of their future endeavors.

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Since I hate the idea of busy work, an important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is effective grading. I will do this by only grading for what was instructed. 

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Since I hate the idea of busy work, an important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is effective grading. I will do this by only grading for what was instructed. 

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Not by grading for everything.

This change is supported by Recommendation 1 and helps students narrow their focus while writing. So an important change I want to make in my writing instruction is effective grading.

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Writing instruction is important because it promotes literacy. Literacy is key because there are few jobs in which one will not utilize writing skills. The better one’s writing skills are helps create well-informed consumers and citizens. It can also refine the thought process for students who are looking to refine their thoughts: writing can help organize thoughts and even help the writer figure out exactly what they think. Even if my ideas are not entirely clear and organized yet, I can start with this: An important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is the way I provide feedback.

I will do this by streamlining the way I provide feedback.

Not by enlarging my workload.

This change is supported by best writing practices and helps students improve their writing on an individualized level.

So an important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is the way I provide feedback.

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Writing is an essential skill that students need to refine in order to become effective thinkers and communicators.  If effective writing instruction is limited to the English classroom, students are not gaining the skills they will need for college and careers beyond high school.  Every discipline should be teaching effective communication through writing because writing creates synthesis, and synthesis leads to mastery of skill.  In order for students to feel comfortable writing and receiving feedback on their ideas, teachers must foster a supportive community of writers that embodies room for risk-taking without fear of judgment.

An important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is to include mentor texts.I will do this by evaluating the worthiness of texts I select.  Not by expecting students to innately understand the writing process on their own.This change is supported by writing research and helps  students gain confidence and build strategies to shape their writing voice.  So an important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is to incorporate mentor texts.

When I think of effective writing instruction, I think of my college English professor who shared her own writing as exemplars for the modes of rhetoric.  An important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is to include mentor texts.I will do this by evaluating the worthiness of texts I select.  Not by expecting students to innately understand the writing process on their own.This change is supported by writing research and helps  students gain confidence and build strategies to shape their writing voice.  So an important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is to incorporate mentor texts.

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Writing instruction is about making students live with the consequences of their actions.

All of my students need to spend more time just sitting with what they have written.  AP students have to consider how to strategically communicate their ideas instead of just spewing everything that comes into their brains (so that they can prove that they “really do get it”).   My standard students usually use write to be done and then move on with their lives.  They think writing a sentence will get the teacher off their back.  Students need to go through the process of thinking and planning and writing and fixing what they’ve written.  So, true writing instruction - dedicated time and attention to writing - forces them to sit with their thoughts and their intentions.

Additionally, they have to face what they produce.  Unlike social media, which just sends their thoughts into the ether without any kind of accountability, writing instruction makes them reflect on what they have done.  More intentionally, writing instruction must force students to reflect on their own choices and products.  Rather than funneling everything through the writing expert in the room, students must deal with their own writing.  Does it make sense?  Is it strategic?  Do they even understand it when they revisit it several days later?  (“Well, it made sense in my head at the time.”)

Because writing should be a snapshot of what they believed to be true at that moment in time.  And students deserve to enjoy the beauty of what they create.

While that goal seems lofty and perhaps unattainable, I will pursue it.  An important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is to provide opportunities for my standard students to write in risk-free contexts. I will do this by posing journal prompts about the texts we will read. Not by lowering my expectations for ALL writing. This change is supported by Recommendation 1 and helps students become more comfortable in the process of writing. So an important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is reducing the pressure on students to write perfectly every time.

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Many times when students are asked to write they see it as a meaningless and mundane activity.  They do not know where to begin and how to put their thoughts down on paper that conveys what they want to say.  Students need to be taught a variety of areas of writing including, but not limited to grammar, structure, and voice. Students need tools that teach them to organize their thoughts and get it down on paper. Otherwise, students will engage in haphazard and unfocused writing products that have no meaning and are not relevant to the task at hand. By teaching writing in a direct instruction format, offering a framework and guidelines for effective writing, students barriers in writing begin to fade and perhaps they might even enjoy it!  If we want to provide effective writing instruction, then we need to take the time to do it.  An important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is to provide daily practice in writing.  I will do this by including it in every reading lesson, not by providing separate days or times for it.  This change is supported by research and helps students see the connection between reading and writing.

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Writing instruction is very important at all stages of education. It is essential with younger students for them to be able to put their thoughts into a logical order, as well as be able to use creative thinking to create something that is unique to them. When students get older it becomes important for them to have a more formal structure in order to prepare for the writing tasks they will face as they grow as students and become (hopefully) lifelong learners. Many job opportunities also require some degree of writing in order to be successful. Employers want to hire an individual who can articulate their thoughts and writing is a great way to practice this skill. Those students that are strong writers typically are better speakers and communicators and have a love of reading. Vocabulary is built by writing practice and vocabulary is essential for being successful in everyday life situations. Writing does not always have to be formal and the spoken language that is improved is helped because spelling and grammar doesn’t usually come across in verbal communication. So an important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is to choose prompts and topics that are relevant to where my students see themselves going in their lives and education. Since writing instruction is important, I want to share with my students how it is specifically important to them and their individual goals.

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The important thing about writing instruction is that it teaches students to get their thinking on paper.

It’s like a messy scribble.

You organize it in a structure.

You can rearrange it to make meaning

But it isn’t difficult.

It makes thoughts clear.

But the important thing about writing instruction is that it teaches students to get their thinking on paper.

Since writing instruction is important, teachers should support students when they are refining and revising their ideas.

An important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is to include the RADaR revising strategy..

I will do this by modeling using this graphic organizer (Recommendation 3 page 10) a piece of my own writing for the purpose of stating ideas clearly and organized. Not by just giving the students the graphic organizer and letting them use it to help revise their writing.

This change is supported by the Writing Guide Book:  Recommendation 3 on page 10  and helps students revise and clearly convey their message.So an important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is the way I teach revising.

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Writing instruction is valuable because it enhances our reading. Reading requires us to identify the ideas of the author, visualize the characters or settings, understand the argument of the writer, learn something new, or have a different perspective.  When a reader becomes a writer, the reader must consider how best to communicate his/her ideas.  The writer must have something important to say or a story to share. The writer is usually passionate about the idea or story.

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Writing instruction is valuable because it enhances our reading. Reading requires us to identify the ideas of the author, visualize the characters or settings, understand the argument of the writer, learn something new, or have a different perspective.  When a reader becomes a writer, the reader must consider how best to communicate his/her ideas.  The writer must have something important to say or a story to share. The writer is usually passionate about the idea or story.

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Writing instruction needs to take place in order for students to record their thoughts and organize those thoughts in a way that flows for a reader to understand the student’s message. Writing helps students to summarize learning after they have synthesized material from different sources. It helps them to make learning clearer to themselves and their readers.

When writers organize texts, they must understand text structure. When you have been put in the place of a writer using different types of text structures, you become better at identifying those text structures as a reader Once text structure is identified, comprehension of the text is easier.

As a reader I find that I appreciate certain phrases or words or figurative language that the author is using–I like phrases that catch my attention or make me imagine something–I like ideas that cause me to think or reconsider my perspective or stance–I learn to use those techniques in my writing because I am an avid reader. Capturing others’ phrases or techniques and modeling my own writing after theirs. If it made an impact on me, then I feel like my writing can make an impact on someone else. I want people to read what I write and hear what I am saying, so I have to convince them to stay tuned into the work.

Once I consider the connection between reading and writing, I realize that I need to incorporate more mentor texts in my writing instruction.

An important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is using mentor texts more often.

I will do this by asking my colleagues in PLCs to help me identify passages of texts we are reading that could be used to teach specific writing strategies.

Not by trying to do it all by myself.

This change is supported by research and helps students see effective models of writing that they would be able to emulate.

So an important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is using mentor texts more often.

Ideas and resources to help me reach this goal can be found in the recommendation 2 of the guidebook.

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Writing instruction is crucial to the development of critical thinking skills in adolescents. If I ask them to write, I’m forcing them to think about the why of their thoughts perhaps even causing some of them to change their minds. If I require text evidence, I’m forcing them to justify their thoughts through support.

Writing can benefit students who are not willing to participate in class discussion but are willing to share really valid points in writing: they are comfortable with me but not the class. These types of writing assignments can be great for students’ mental health because it allows for the opportunity to make connections between reading assignments and real life; relevance plays an important role in student engagement. I encourage writing not only for the sake of improving their communication skills but also for improving the whole student. If educators want to provide effective writing instruction, we must carve out the time for daily writing, model the strategies for our students, and celebrate our student success.

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Maya Angelou said it best: “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” Whether it’s creative or academic writing, learning how to effectively communicate ideas in writing is essential. Writing instruction is critical because it builds confidence and helps students think critically. 

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Maya Angelou said it best: “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” Whether it’s creative or academic writing, learning how to effectively communicate ideas in writing is essential. Writing instruction is critical because it builds confidence and helps students think critically. 

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Whether it’s the ability to write about an issue in the world, an issue on campus, or in response to a general prompt, once a student realizes they can effectively share their particular views, their confidence will skyrocket. The ability of students to express their views in writing is critical to helping them develop their sense of self. Ideas can be buried deep inside like seeds, and strong writing allows the seed to bloom. Take, for example, a student who may have personally experienced hunger. Their ability to express themselves effectively, and perhaps know they are not alone in their challenge, could empower them to find solutions.

In addition to building confidence, writing instruction can help students think critically. To write effectively, a writer must wrangle with ideas and challenge themselves to think outside the box. A good writer doesn’t simply reference the text they are responding to, they elaborate using their own voice, also known as commentary.

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Writing instruction is important because it provides a guide for students to communicate their thoughts, ideas, and responses. Students need guidance in order to convey their thoughts and responses in a manner that can be understood by the reader. One stream of consciousness does not necessarily communicate with another. Similar to comprehending literature, writing is often communicated and understood based on personal values, experiences, interests, and knowledge. Communicating the message  becomes the task of the writer to take steps needed to make their writing accessible to the reader.  The goal and purpose of the writing piece is important to consider because this will drive specific components of the end product.

If we want to provide effective writing instruction, we need to approach the task in a planned and systematic method within the context of student generated writing samples.

An important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is to include more modeling. I will do this by asking for student volunteers to share their response to journal prompts/questions and write their responses on the board, not by modeling my own response. This change is supported by the information taught in Recommendation 1 , strategy 2 of the guide book, and it helps students focus on three specific goals that are lacking in many students' writing. So, an important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is to include more modeling.

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The important thing about writing is that students do not need to

worry about rules and conventions.

It’s like using whatever knowledge they come in with.

You share it with your group or partner.

You can model it for explicit instruction.

But it isn’t forced.

It is individualized.

But the important thing about writing instruction is that students do not need to worry about rules and conventions.

Since writing instruction is so important I will give my students explicit instruction while modeling my writing for the class.

An important change that I want to make in my writing instruction

Is give more explicit instruction while modeling.

I will do this by sticking to one task/objective that I want students to focus on.

Not by overwhelming them with many objectives.

This change is supported in Recommendation 1 and helps students to concentrate on the one task.  An important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is giving more explicit instruction.

Since writing instruction is so important I will give my students explicit instruction while modeling my writing for the class

As a classroom teacher I need to help build a writing community where students feel empowered.

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Students should know how to organize their writing in order to be successful in expressing their thoughts. Readers are impacted both positively and negatively through writing.  If the reader cannot understand what the writer is presenting, then the writing is futile. A paper with incorrect grammar and punctuation reflects lack of knowledge and experience on the writer’s behalf. Lack of support for thoughts is often frowned upon too. Readers enjoy having data and research to reflect on. Finally, papers lacking a clear and concise way of expressing thoughts become hard to understand.

An important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is to incorporate it daily. Once I allow more time for writing and make it a repetitive process I should see improvement. I like the idea of starting with just putting ideas down on a page without having to focus on punctuation and grammar. I will not do it strictly for essays but will incorporate it with other types like ads, and pretending to be a journalist, scientist, etc. This change will help my students realize there is a whole world of writing styles available to them. So, an important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is simply to  just do more of it.

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Writing is involved in everything that we do whether sending an email to a boss, writing down a to do list, or writing a poem reflecting on a beautiful day.  Writing instruction is crucial because it empowers students. It gives them a chance to analyze mentor texts and mimic different styles that they see which leads to deeper literacy understanding.  If students find an author that they enjoy, it can inspire them to write in ways we could never imagine.

Writing instruction is necessary because knowing how to write isn’t a skill that is innate. We need to teach students the foundational skills behind it in order to help them grow as writers and we need to dedicate the time to do so.

If we want to provide effective writing instruction, we must be intentional with prioritizing time spent writing across subject areas.

An important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is ensuring that I have at least an hour of collaborative writing daily.

I will do this by incorporating writing across all subject areas.

Not by solely talking at students and being the main driver in their writing.

This change is supported by Recommendation 1, Strategy 2 “Providing regular opportunities for students to collaborate is another way teachers can increase the sense of community in a classroom and encourage students to become engaged in the writing process with their peers” and helps students by building a collaborative writing community.

So an important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is to ensure at least an hour of collaborative writing daily.

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Writing is a way for students to get their thoughts down on paper and can drive their thinking. It is a lot easier for some students verbalize on paper than by speaking. By giving them a chance to draft their thoughts, they can process what they are thinking in their head and decide what’s important enough to keep in the revision process.  As teachers, we can take the time to model good writing with students so they have the foundational skills as a starting point, and the practice given to them gives them the freedom to write without fear of being right or wrong or stressing about negative feedback. We can also model peer feedback as well, so students get better at deciding what strengths can be found in writing. When I think about how I want my students to process their own thoughts more effectively, I think about teaching them how to improve their peer editing skills which they are severely lacking in. If they can see writing strengths in other’s writing, they can see them in their own writing as well. Because writing instruction is so important to students being able to process their thoughts, creating a more consistent writing routine in my classroom is the next logical step. I will do this by rearranging my daily routines to include specific writing instruction. I can do this by using the literature we are currently reading as models for the type of writing practice they lack, not by adding anything extra to my plate or my students’ workload.  Hopefully, by engaging my students in the writing process in a more intentional way, I can foster a sense of ownership of their own writing in my students.

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Writing Instruction is important, not only because of how it supports reading and thinking, but because of its impact on spoken communication. Students often focus on communication solely through speech. Showing students how writing and reading impact thinking, listening, and speaking can be important in the world of the soundbyte, the tweet, and the TikTok. Writing can help us view language in a concrete form and show us how words link and connect and create ideas. Writing can show strategies that writers and speakers employ, that we can then use to decode the world of text and speech around us. It is a key to being able to take apart all the words, ideas, and rhetoric that are thrown at us in so many different media formats. If we want to provide effective writing instruction, we must make it varied and meaningful, while also providing different types and sources of feedback.

An important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is to change the purposes and types of writing my students do on a daily basis in class. I will do this by giving more specific and focused goals for writing activities and will offer frames to meet those particular goals, while providing success criteria.Not by only using constructed responses. This change is supported by recommendation 3–engaging students in the writing process for a variety of purposes–and could help my students see writing as more useful to their everyday purposes and less as something that can and should only happen in school. So an important change that I want to make to my writing instruction is to use a variety of purposes and approaches in order to show my students real-world writing activities throughout the semester.

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Writing is important in order to express one's thoughts or to justify an answer.  Also students must be able to share information gained during the learning process.  One must have the ability to clearly communicate with others.  Writing, much like reading, is not inherited but learned.  Students need to be taught the writing process in order to be efficient and effective communicators.  Writing consists of more than just writing down words,  but is a process that requires steps to make writing better.  These steps must be explicitly taught to learners.  Writing enhances the reading process and is intertwined with reading.  The better we write,  the better our reading skills, including comprehension.

Since writing instruction is important, I want to make my writing instruction incorporate the use of more mentor text and not solely rely on the Wonders curriculum provided by the district.  I will do this by seeking out text that will be quality examples of the skills that I am teaching. not by only using my district's given curriculum.  This change is supported by Recommendation 2 and helps students have authentic, quality text to compare with their own.  So, an important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is to incorporate the use of more mentor text and not solely rely on the Wonders curriculum provided by the district.

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Humans need to be able to communicate through written language. We write to one another through email, text, letters, cards, etc. Our thoughts need to be coherent and in return we need to be able to comprehend the writing of others.

In order for this to occur, we need to be instructed on how to put thoughts and feelings “on paper”. In classrooms, students intially need to be taught letter-sound correspondence, advanced phonics, handwriting, and spelling. Later, they need instruction on how to communicate using phrases, sentences, paragraphs, and additionally how to add structure to their writing in order to be understood. As they grow older, they will need to be instructed on how to support their writing through detail of explanation and/or research.

There is also an element of reflection, creativity, and even fun in writing. As humans, we love to be entertained by both stories and facts. Students deserve to have a creative outlet for their interests, thoughts, feelings, and emotions. In return, we deserve to read their creations.

Since writing is important, I will instruct my students in writing across all purposes, audiences, and content disciplines.

An important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is to teach students to write with purpose and authenticity.

I will do this by following the writing process in the domains of science and social studies.

Not by continuously responding to prompts for only assessment purposes.

This change is supported by Recommendation 3 of the Writing Guidebook and helps students practice writing.

So an important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is to teach students to write with purpose and authenticity.

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Writing instruction is important to creating cohesive writing.  Students must be able to form thoughts quickly and concisely, developing a sound argument and backing  it up with evidence.  They need to be able to contextualize their writing and expand and expound on a point.  Writing instruction is imperative to developing critical thinking skills. Writing forces you to think beyond the parameters of the prompt and into the development of ideas. In essence writing instruction is the blossoming of thoughts.  When thinking about effective writing instruction, creative freedom comes to mind.  An important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is more frequent free writing.  I will do this by incorporating more quick writes or open ended prompts, not through formulaic writing.  This change is supported by modeling the creative process and helping students to find their voice. In doing this, as well as modeling the revision and honing of ideas will cause important changes in my writing instruction. In turn these changes will create creative, safe  free writing.

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The important thing about writing instruction is that it can support social justice.

It’s like a weapon.

You can wield it on those that don’t have the tools to speak for themselves.

You can use it to undermine the status quo.

But it isn’t magic.

It takes intentionality and time.

But the important thing about writing instruction is that it can support social justice.

Because writing structure is important, I will create time and space in my daily lessons to support it.

An important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is intentionally building a community of learners.

I will do this by finding low-stakes writing opportunities to engage my students every day.

Not by grading every every dang thing.

This change is supported by recommendation 1 and helps students to internalize the joy of writing and of taking risks.

So an important change that I want to make in my writing is intentionally building a community of learners.

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Maya Angelou said it best: “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” Whether it’s creative or academic writing, learning how to effectively communicate ideas in writing is essential. Writing instruction is critical because it builds confidence and helps students think critically. 

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Maya Angelou said it best: “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” Whether it’s creative or academic writing, learning how to effectively communicate ideas in writing is essential. Writing instruction is critical because it builds confidence and helps students think critically. 

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Whether it’s the ability to write about an issue in the world, an issue on campus, or in response to a general prompt, once a student realizes they can effectively share their particular views, their confidence will skyrocket. The ability of students to express their views in writing is critical to helping them develop their sense of self. Ideas can be buried deep inside like seeds, and strong writing allows the seed to bloom. Take, for example, a student who may have personally experienced hunger. Their ability to express themselves effectively, and perhaps know they are not alone in their challenge, could empower them to find solutions.

In addition to building confidence, writing instruction can help students think critically. To write effectively, a writer must wrangle with ideas and challenge themselves to think outside the box. A good writer doesn’t simply reference the text they are responding to, they elaborate using their own voice, also known as commentary.

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Since writing instruction is important, a change that I want to make is in allowing  more time for writing instruction.

I will do this by having students write daily in some way.

Not by just a journal or free writing but with a purpose in mind.

The change is supported by information I have gained today from recommendation 1 and helps my students write in small meaningful parts to focus on a particular purpose for writing.

So an important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is to allow more time for it each day.

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Children who are good writers will be better readers and vice versa. What they know and understand as far as phonics and phonemic awareness are concerned will allow them to make the cross connections they get through reading and building background knowledge, field trips, or experiences with their families.  When I think about effective writing instruction, writing daily gives students the opportunity to put into practice what they have learned throughout the day, month, or even school year across all subject areas, thus creating a deeper understanding of what they have learned.  This will allow students to be able to express thoughts,  feelings, and ideas in a clear cohesive way with more complexity. If we want to provide effective writing instruction, it needs to be done daily with meaningful feedback that will help them meet their goals.

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Since writing instruction is important, I will use it in my classroom. An important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is to increase the frequency of writing. I will do this by creating daily writing tasks for my students. Not the number of writing prompts increasing, but by time spent on the writing process will increase. This change is supported by Rec 3 and helps students to see how writing improves as time is spent on the process. So an important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is giving meaningful writing assignments that can provide long term focus for student writing.

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It is necessary to teach students how to write because it is a way for them to think critically, process thoughts and ideas, analyze evidence, and synthesize information. These skills will be useful to students in all aspects of life, regardless of what they chose to do after graduation; therefore, writing instruction is important because it is how students learn how to effectively convey their thoughts and ideas using syntax, sentence structure, vocabulary, etc.. Without writing instruction, students may not be able to appropriately express themselves and others may also misunderstand them.

The important thing about writing instruction is that students think critically. It’s like a gentle guidebook, You open it with your mind, You can adjust it with your thoughts. But it isn’t linear.

It shows many different thinking paths. But the important thing about writing instruction is that students think critically.

When I think about effective writing instruction, I think about students being exposed to quality models of writing throughout the writing process. An important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is providing context for students during the writing process. I will do this by using mentor texts and modeling. Not by simply giving instructions. This change is supported by Recommendation 3: Engage students in the writing process for a variety of purposes, and it helps students revisit their writing as they experience the writing process. So an important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is providing context for students during the writing process.

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Writing Instruction Builds Individuality and Digital Literacy Skills

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Writing Instruction Builds Individuality and Digital Literacy Skills

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Writing instruction builds independence, individuality, and confidence and critical thinking skills necessary for being a good digital citizen.

Learning to write helps an individual express themselves, their emotions, and imagination. It is through this expression that novel ideas can be created that have the potential to impact communities close to the writer and perhaps even the world.

On the other hand, writing instruction builds reading comprehension. This is a skill essential for individuals to understand the world around them, and, more specifically, what other people are writing and saying. For example, through writing complex sentences - ones with appositives and multiple clauses, the writer will understand those same types of sentences they read. They will understand how parts of the sentences connect and expand a simple idea.

Due to the presence of social media in our lives, the aforementioned skills become essential to being a good digital citizen. It is important to understand the opinions of those we encounter online and also to voice our own in a clear and coherent way. Since writing instruction is important, is essential for digital literacy, for building and maintaining positive social relationships, and for being a contributing member of society, I will change my writing instruction to better build the necessary critical thinking skills, reading comprehension, and teach students to explain, justify, and convince.

An important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is increasing the time and amount of opportunities for students to receive feedback on their writing from both myself and students’ peers. I will do this by having weekly writing conferences with each student that last no longer than 5 minutes. I will not do this by handing back their writing with a grade. This change is supported by the idea that self-reflection, personalized feedback, and guidance based on their specific writing needs helps students by creating a supportive writing environment. So an important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is providing individual feedback.

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Teachers should be practicing writing every day in class as a way for students to become more fluent readers. Writing and reading are directly connected; if students can encode, they can decode. Consequently, students who are better writers are better readers.

Writing is also important because it is a life skill that students need to know effectively in order to be productive citizens. Writing is a way we communicate; if students are unaware of how to write, they will be unable to communicate their thoughts. As teachers, it is our job to support students in their writing instruction through planning, organization, and revision of their work. Students can become effective writers with sufficient instruction, modeling, and practice.

If we want to provide effective writing instruction, we must be intentional about the way we teach. An important change I want to make in my writing instruction is explicitly teaching paragraph writing. I will do this by modeling using mentor texts and the single-paragraph outline resource. Not by setting them free to write immediately. This change is supported by writing recommendation two and helps students understand how to write through examples from published texts. So, an important change I want to make in my writing instruction is explicitly teaching paragraph writing.

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The importance of writing instruction is to give students the tools they need to not only write effectively, but also to learn how to have a voice of their own. In order to communicate effectively in their writing, a student needs to understand the mechanics of writing and how all the parts work together, e.g. spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure, etc. to create a clear message. But the soul of writing is not just the how, it is the why. E.g., what bigger message or idea am I trying to present to the world? These ideas connect us as human beings and offer a deeper meaning behind just the content of the writing. It helps us understand one another’s unique voice. Consequently, learning how to use stylistic devices and turns of phrases are imperatives in writing instruction for students to discover their own voices. When this happens, writing becomes enjoyable and the art of creating something new with their words connects students to the broader world around them and allows them to engage in a larger conversation.

Since this is so important, a critical change that I want to make in my writing instruction is to establish a thriving writing culture in my classroom. I will do this by establishing daily writing practices and regular feedback between peers and the teacher and celebrating their success, thereby helping students achieve enjoyment with and the mastery of writing skills. This will not be achieved by direct instruction and rubrics alone. This change is supported by Recommendation 1, Strategies 1 and 2, and helps students feel comfortable with putting their thoughts on paper and sharing their ideas with one another. So an important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is to establish a thriving writing culture  in my classroom.

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The important thing about writing instruction is that it helps students make sense of their own thoughts.

It’s like a colorful map.

You unfold it on a page.

You can see where you’re going.

But it isn’t uniform.

It takes us all different places.

But the important thing about writing instruction is that it helps students make sense of their own thoughts.

Since writing instruction is important, teachers must be intentional in creating time/space within their instruction to allow students to write both formally and informally.

An important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is creating a community of empowered writers.

I will do this by allowing my students regular time to write in low-risk environments/scenarios

Not by requiring students to write an excessive amount of essays or summative compositions.

This change is supported by writing conferencing (Recommendation 1, Strategy 2) and helps students set writing goals for themselves.

So an important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is to create a community of empowered writers.

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The important thing about writing instruction is it allows students to perceive and be perceived. It’s like a secret code, you learn it in order to receive it, then create, once you understand the code. You can make it your own. But it isn’t stagnant. It can change, challenge, and be challenged. But the important thing about writing instruction is it allows students to perceive and be perceived through a lens of improvement, not judgment. Since writing instruction is so crucial, I will change my writing instruction by giving daily opportunities for students to write in various curriculum areas where a society of feedback in non punitive ways is developed. I will encourage students to emulate different voices/styles of writing in order to perceive others and take risks. I will encourage my students to take risks, reflect, grow, and be vulnerable with themselves and others. To write is to be seen and heard.

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When I think about effective writing instruction, an important change that I want to make is ensuring my instruction is intentional. .I will do this by implementing writing tasks that are purposeful, meaningful, and relatable to students.This includes incorporating interactive modeling in my writing lessons. Since writing instruction is important, I have to be sure to avoid linear instructional practices.I can support this change by having open dialogue about writing with my students, allowing them to communicate their concerns about writing and encouraging them to embrace a new approach to writing.

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The important thing about writing instruction is that students make themselves understood through it.

It’s like a map,

You follow it to reach your destination,

You can use it as a guide.

But it isn’t prescriptive.

It shows many routes to the goal.

But the important thing about writing instruction is that students make themselves understood through it.

Because writing helps us to connect with others, I will use peer-feedback in my writing instruction to strengthen student connections.

An important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is incorporating peer feedback.

I will do this by using the feedback carousel and the peer-feedback sentence frames.

Not by peer “editing”.

This change is supported by Recommendation 3, Strategy 1 and helps students revise their writing with the support of their writing community.

So an important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is incorporating peer feedback.

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Writing instruction is important as it allows students to express their ideas, thoughts, and beliefs. Through this, they can grow, understand, and discover their thought processes in their writing. However, the question is, what do you do when a student doesn’t know what to write? I read somewhere that the act of writing can generate ideas. Not necessarily in the way brainstorming does, in which you come up with as many ideas as you can that connect to a topic, but in a way that your brain becomes this idea machine that is only activated once it’s turned on. As you write and as your brain warms up, other ideas start to seep out. Therefore, the act of writing turns on the brain; it gives the caffeine boost to wake up and come up with ideas as you write. This can be helpful if students need to reflect on an experience, get ready to speak in front of their peers, or brainstorm ideas for a major essay. Sometimes a single writing piece of writing can inspire great ideas.

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When I think about effective writing instruction, it is important that it be done through gradual release and the use of a teacher exemplar. Writing instruction is very important because it allows the teacher to inform, instruct, and model for students what they want them to know, learn and be able to do. Clear Writing Instruction allow teachers to be able to give students explicit instructions and clarity for the task at hand. Writing instructions help to clarify the task for students and it allows the teacher to be succinct in telling/showing students what they are required to do. In giving clear writing instructions students are better able to write to the prompt as they become better at the craft of writing.

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Writing instruction is important because it gives the task of writing the focus that it deserves in the 21st century classroom. Even teachers may experience an aversion to writing, so deliberate, planned instruction of writing, not only equips students with the confidence and support that they need when writing, but also builds the teacher’s efficacy in teaching writing.

MJ

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Writing is important for many reasons, with the most practical being the need for effective communication.

As people, we need to be able to communicate for a variety of reasons.  One reason is the need to secure a potential job.  Employers look for clear, coherent expression of thoughts when contacting candidates and may not contact people they feel are not able to communicate effectively.

In addition to practical life uses, writing is  more difficult than reading.  Writing forces students to think creatively and clearly express their thoughts.  These are higher order thinking skills that aid students in understanding other writers and make pieces written by others easier to interpret.

When students write, they write at a lower level than they read.  This means that other students, including those with lower reading levels, will have an easier time understanding the writing of their peers.  This can help both with their comprehension and their confidence as readers and thinkers.

Even though writing is often not included in standardized testing, teachers should challenge themselves to remember that standardized testing does not include many real word and practical skills.  We are teaching future adults, not future children, which means that we need to prepare them for their futures as professionals.  Schools cannot stop at standardized testing.  Although this data has its place for teachers, it should be the starting expectation for students, not the ending.

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Writing is important for many reasons. You need writing for everyday life. It goes hand in hand with reading; if no one can write then there will be nothing to read. It helps students express themselves and get a deeper understanding of all texts. In the real world writing is needed to communicate with others both professionally and personally. In order for thoughts to be clear and coherent students need to understand the sentence structure and how to have a clear focus in their writing. Spelling is also essential  so that their message is clear and conscious. One cannot ensure that the reader will understand what the student is trying to convey if they are not explicitly taught how to brainstorm ideas and given the freedom to express themselves when they put their ideas down on paper. Some students also need guidance to pull more thoughts and ideas out of them rather than just a small short thought. They have the ideas inside their brain but need guidance to think deeper, add details, and organize how they think.

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Students need to know the importance of writing because writing is needed in the real world.  There will be resumes that need to be written and correspondence needed to be had.  Students need to be taught there are rules and different skills that go into writing a well drafted piece.  I think that students are better prepared to become great writers when they understand what goes behind writing and they are able to see that, while it may be thoughts on a page it is also following a certain type of structure  Also, it is important to know how to come up with something to write when you don’t know what to write.  What is the process to get started and continue on.  I know students struggle even when given a prompt to understand where to go from there, how do they use creativity and put it onto paper from their brain. This is a hard concept for them to understand.  By understanding the importance of writing instruction students understand where to go with writing and what to do.  It will help them to create more thorough pieces of writing and create a generation of people not afraid to put their thoughts to paper or not feel anxiety.

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An important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is to teach students to flexibly use the writing process. I will do this by explicitly teaching each phase or stage of the writing process and then creating opportunities where students might explore jumping into a writing task at different places. This does not mean that students can write without a structure or framework, but it doesn’t have to be always linear and always with a definite stop/start. This change is supported by Recommendation 3, Strategy 1 of NC DPI’s Writing Guidebook (“Engage students in the writing process for a variety of purposes.”)  and helps students increase their flexibility with and knowledge of the writing process. So an important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is to more flexibly teach the writing process phases to students.

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The important thing about writing instruction is that students are able to daily practice organizing their ideas.

It’s like constructing a building.

You need the right tools.

You require time, patience, and step-by-step processes.

But it isn’t complete in one day.

It is necessary to revisit your work over and over to construct the final product.

But the important thing about writing instruction is that students are able to daily practice organizing their ideas.

When I think about effective writing instruction, an important change that I want to make is to use more copy/change models with exemplar texts.

I will do this by adding this activity into my upcoming Romeo and Juliet unit and using this as a process for their writing.

Not by collecting this simply for a grade.

This change is supported by Recommendation 2 of the Guidebook.

So an important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is to use more copy/change models with exemplar texts.

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Writing instruction is important, because it helps students understand how to organize thoughts. In addition, students are able to have a creative outlook to express themselves socially and emotionally students. Since writing instruction is important, it can be embedded throughout multi-disciplines throughout the school day.  For example, mult- disciplines can include Science, Social Studies, and even electives. When I think about effective writing instruction it helps students show their understanding of text structures such as compare/contrast, informational, argumentative, and problem/solution. In addition, writing instruction helps students understand sentence structure along with helping them increase their vocabulary providing a basis at a young age helps students further in the future. Another reason we want to provide effective writing instruction is in the future students may use writing for a variety of areas such as research projects, thesis, graduation projects and eventually the working field.

HS

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Writing instruction is important because people need to understand how to write to communicate with each other. Writing goes beyond the classroom and into the world no matter what path students choose to take once they graduate from high school. Going directly into the workforce will require you to write, even if it is a basic email to a boss, to say you can’t make it to work today. Also, before writing a basic email, students must learn how to write a resume to get the job. Being able to communicate through written words effectively is essential to success.

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Writing instruction is important because it gives students the tools to communicate effectively with others, especially in this digital world. So much communication happens through writing, whether it be emails, text messages, social media, or blogs.

Teaching writing also teaches students how to gather and organize their thoughts, how to justify their reasons, and how to elaborate and explain what they are thinking. When a student can organize their thoughts it allows them to clearly think about their own thinking. Without these tools, it would be difficult for the student to advance through college and various work opportunities.

Writing gives students a means to solve problems, create new ideas, develop relationships, and respond to the ideas of others. For instance, when encountering a difficult problem simply being able to give a written explanation of the difficulty allows one to ask for help or solutions. It also allows one to create new ideas by developing ideas that are written down. When a person writes down thoughts, it allows the brain space to develop more thoughts.

Since writing is such a critical skill for students to have in the 21st century, I need to make sure I’m focusing on all parts of the writing process. An important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is focusing more on the revision process of process of writing. I will do this by teaching and clarifying the revision process for my students. Not by, just giving their papers back to them and saying, “Revise and Edit”. This change is supported by The Writing Guide and helps students focus on the high-order concerns of writing. So an important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is to focus more on the revision process of writing.

-TC

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An important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is have students examine purpose with more nuance. Not just: write a children’s book but write a children’s book that informs, that questions, that explores, that etc. (I’d like to have PLC look at the Intent as well for their writing instruction).  

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An important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is have students examine purpose with more nuance. Not just: write a children’s book but write a children’s book that informs, that questions, that explores, that etc. (I’d like to have PLC look at the Intent as well for their writing instruction).  

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I will do this by going back and look at Gallagher’s Purpose Packets.

Not by just talking about it.

This change is supported by Frame of Intent and helps students see that when they are more nuanced in their intent, they actually carve out a more specific audience.

So an important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is scaffold and intentionally bring in NUANCE.

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Writing instruction is fundamental to any curriculum. Writing allows students to explore their ideas and interact with the ideas of others. Writing allows students to organize their thinking. Writing allows students to reflect upon what they learned, how they grew, what they would change moving forward. Writing allows for successful communication; writing allows for teachers to quickly assess gaps in learning.

Beyond writing for learning about academics, writing allows for self-expression and self-exploration. It allows students an outlet to process feelings, ideas, big emotions for which they may not yet have an outlet or the language to express them.

Teaching students to write and look at the writing of others helps them realize that writing is never perfect the first time. Everyone has shitty first drafts -  even the writers we esteem and those included in the literary canon, wrote, revised, edited. Learning this is such a revelation. What a heavy weight lifted! I am just like those authors I love (or, as some of my students would say, am forced to read).

Since all students must take English II, an important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is to use the texts I teach in that course as mentor texts for daily writing. I will do this by following a process similar to the one I used today. I will have them respond to a prompt about themselves in a Google Document and share that document with me. As part of the daily lesson, I will embed some aspect of the text we are reading (as a mentor text) and ask them to copy/change some aspect from the original author. Then,  I will ask them to make a similar change in their original drafts. I will not do this by assigning multiple essays with my tenth-grade students. Recommendations 1 and 2 support this change and helps students see themselves as part of a community of writers who have agency to engage meaningfully with the writing process.

So an important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is having some sort of daily writing instruction anchored in mentor texts. Most days will probably focus on sentence-level scale, so writing instruction fits manageably into my short class time.

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Statement of intent: An important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is having students practice form and word substitution. I will do this by using the copy/change strategy, and not by following the old model of essay writings.

This change is supported by how it provides a framework in which students can find support and helps students know what they need to focus on within the text.

Therefore, an important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is having students practice form and word substitution to scaffold their learning.

Because students need to be able to organize their thoughts to effectively communicate them, we must teach them how to approach the task. Students may be able to talk about a topic, but don’t know how to get it on paper. Once students are keyboard fluent, they can use something like a google doc to “brain dump” everything they know about their topic or try to reason to a conclusion based on what they know and what they can infer from what we’ve asked them to write about. Turning off autocorrect may aid students in this initial process so they don’t worry about how “pretty” their writing is - only that they are pouring their thoughts on the page.

When students are done with their “brain dump,” they can begin to organize their information by topic. They likely jumped from topic to topic and learning to go back and group information or evidence by topic requires them to evaluate and view their information with a critical eye. Grouping the pieces that refer to the same topic together helps them create organized paragraphs. If they need help understanding how to organize their information, they will use a copy/change strategy with a exemplar as a guide. (a different MJ)

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Writing instruction is important, because it helps students understand how to organize thoughts. In addition, students are able to have a creative outlook to express themselves socially and emotionally students. Since writing instruction is important, it can be embedded throughout multi-disciplines throughout the school day.  For example, mult- disciplines can include Science, Social Studies, and even electives. When I think about effective writing instruction it helps students show their understanding of text structures such as compare/contrast, informational, argumentative, and problem/solution. In addition, writing instruction helps students understand sentence structure along with helping them increase their vocabulary providing a basis at a young age helps students further in the future. Another reason we want to provide effective writing instruction is in the future students may use writing for a variety of areas such as research projects, thesis, graduation projects and eventually the working field.

(H.S.)

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Writing is important, it can even help you relieve stress!

Beyond academics, writing can allow you to express your thoughts and emotions out loud.  Writing allows you to learn about your social emotional needs.  When you share your thoughts in writing, be creative, add details and give your reader a complete visual of your emotions.

There are many forms of writing, poetry, informational, and even fictional.  Some people get very creative with their writing.

Writing should happen all day every day.

Through cross categorical writing, I will dedicate at least one hour of time a day to writing.

Not by explicit writing composition but by modeling writing to support the subject area, and to encourage my students to write their thoughts.

Supported by Recommendation 3: Engage students in the writing process for a variety of purposes in the NC 2024 Writing Guide Book.

So an important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is to make writing a priority and include one hour a day in writing.

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An important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is to encourage students to write in complete sentences and use precise language . I will do this by allowing students to collaborate and speak before writing, not by writing and revising without support. This change is supported by research and helps students gain clarity. If we want to provide effective writing instruction, we need to model and think aloud during the process. Therefore, I want to demonstrate how to use complex, complete sentences and precise language as I model and share my thinking with the students.

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Writing instruction is a scaffolding process that must be encouraged with positive feedback and constructive criticism. This type of instruction helps students to move from reluctant or struggling writers to writers who are confident and competent. This will take modeled flexibility on the part of the teacher in order to produce flexibility in the students. Mentor texts and student ownership strategies are keys to growth and development in writing.

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Teaching writing is important because it ties directly to students' ability to comprehend what they read, as well as decode new words. Also, it is important that students can structure a sentence, and a paragraph in order to organize their thoughts. Students will need to be able to one day write reports, research papers, fictional stories, as well as real world writing. They will one day be required of them in their professional lives. Students need to be able to put their thoughts on paper in order to explain their thinking. Research shows that when a student can read a word, as well as write the word, they better retain and comprehend the word or words. In today’s world of digital tools, teaching writing is valid as students need to be fluent in written expression in multiple areas of life.

-Amy Crow

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Writing instruction is important because reading and writing have a connection. It's thought that when writing something down that we tend to remember it better. We can take what we have read and demonstrate how much we understand. It also helps us to communicate our thoughts. Our understanding of reading instruction can be assessed by our readers (our teacher or instructors). Therefore, it is important that we as educators incorporate writing into every discipline.

What students have learned during reading instruction can be assessed through writing in a few ways.  When given a specific topic, we demonstrate how much we understand (this is the information we’ve read and/or discussed).  The second thing that can be assessed is our ability to effectively communicate our thoughts about the information/topic.  Lastly, for younger readers, the strengths and weaknesses of their basic word recognition can be assessed.  These assessment can direct our instruction, allowing us to see the trending errors of our classroom.

If we want to provide effective writing instruction, an important change would be to implement it into all content areas, not just ELA instruction.

I will do this by taking a deeper look at my content to see how I can include writing in each content lesson allowing for an explanation, justification, description, etc.  This change is supported by the Writing Guidebook. It will help students critically think and find purpose in writing.  So an important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is implementing writing into all content areas.

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When I think about effective writing instruction, I think about writing as a way to demonstrate learning. As early literacy educators, writing gives us insight into the spelling patterns and mechanics that are challenging for students and can enable us to identify areas of weakness that we can target with our instruction. Writing is a means to an end. We can see students' ability to apply the necessary skills within writing. If a student is able to write a piece with a coherent main idea and details, they are more likely to understand the purpose of having and then identifying the main idea or details with a text. Having students’ writing which includes events occurring in a sequence should transfer to understanding the sequential order of a text. Writing can also help to increase students vocabulary which in turn aids in comprehension as well.

Reflecting on students’ ability to transition into the adult world and becoming a contributing member of society. Writing requires students to think critically. Schools have started to look like factory production. Students are completing check boxes and completing tasks but not creating or thinking beyond the coursework.

Aside from the benefits of the application of knowledge that students can showcase through writing, there is also encouraging students to write for sheer enjoyment. The possible cathartic experience may be something some students never have the opportunity to experience. Educators are always trying to find ways of hooking or engaging students, writing is a way to actively engage our students throughout the day.

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The important thing about writing instruction is that it provides an opportunity for students to learn how to express themselves.

It’s like designing a freestyle dance,

You play with ideas,

You can allow tangents to flow.

But it isn’t absolute.

It constantly evolves when needs, audiences, and purposes change.

But the important thing about writing instruction is that it provides an opportunity for students to learn how to express themselves.

Since writing instruction is important, teachers need to provide time for students to write and model strategies to help students improve their writing.

An important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is the Copy/Change strategy.

I will do this by choosing a mentor text, determining the purpose,  and modeling the strategy.

Not by providing a mentor text and letting the students write on their own.

This change is supported by Recommendation 2 and helps students to experiment with different styles of writing while focusing on one skill.

So an important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is the Copy/Change strategy.

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The important thing about writing instruction is that it is something every teacher must do.

It’s like creating classroom rules.

You build it into your lesson plans.

You can mold it to fit your students to a T.

But it isn’t always easy.

It has to be flexible, so your students feel free.

But the important thing about writing instruction is that it is something every teacher must do.

Since writing instruction is important, I need to make a change; although, it may be hard.

An important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is creating a writing community in my classroom, explaining that writing is an art.

I will do this by making sure to write daily WITH my students.

Not by just assigning them writing to do.

This change is supported by Recommendation 1 and helps students to feel a sense of belonging and see a model on which they can base their writing, too.

So an important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is creating a writing community in my classroom, explaining that writing is an art.

In the end, I want to make sure that I am doing my part.

Courtney Serratt

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The important thing about writing instruction is that you instruct students on how to write.

It’s like they need writing instruction for life.,

You require it daily in school and it is needed for many areas in life.,

You can use it for planning and it helps keep track of thoughts and ideas..

But it isn’t boring.

It makes life and tasks easier.

But the important thing about writing instruction is you need it and it is the foundation for all education..

The inclusion of writing instruction at a more involved and in depth modeling of writing for students is one that should be utilized more within the classroom setting.

An important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is utilize model example texts..

I will do this by more carefully looking at a book/passage and incorporating all it has to offer for more written instruction .

Not by just reading and discussing the text.

This change is supported by a need for a more indepth look and understanding of the text through writing and helps students to have a more active role in the learning process within writing activities about the selected text as referenced in Recommendation 2 of the guidebook.

So an important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is incorporating more writing instruction with the materials and books we read in the classroom.

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The important thing about writing instruction is to teach it effectively to all students.

It’s like teaching a life skill,

You equip students to use writing for now and  in their future lives,

You can put it in a list of how to’s, what ifs, and when should I’s

But it isn’t only for school purposes.

It serves a student for his or her whole life,

But the important thing about writing instruction is to teach it effectively  to all students.

While I enjoy introducing many new texts to students, change is necessary to stay fresh in my instruction, and I intend to incorporate a new strategy of using one or two quality texts to teach specific elements.

An important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is _to use Recommendation #2 and focus on text worthiness, specifically 1 or 2 areas.

I will do this by choosing worthy texts (even if they are below grade level) to read, analyze, teach, and then emulate the writing style.

Not by choosing multiple texts and applying every convention to every text.

This change is supported by recommendation 2  and helps students focus on 1-2 specific conventions for mastery and then move on..

So an important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is _choosing quality texts and making sure I model all my expectations from my students.

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The important thing about writing instruction is that you instruct students on how to write.

It’s like they need writing instruction for life.,

You require it daily in school and it is needed for many areas in life.,

You can use it for planning and it helps keep track of thoughts and ideas..

But it isn’t boring.

It makes life and tasks easier.

But the important thing about writing instruction is you need it and it is the foundation for all education..

The inclusion of writing instruction at a more involved and in depth modeling of writing for students is one that should be utilized more within the classroom setting.

An important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is utilize model example texts..

I will do this by more carefully looking at a book/passage and incorporating all it has to offer for more written instruction .

Not by just reading and discussing the text.

This change is supported by a need for a more indepth look and understanding of the text through writing and helps students to have a more active role in the learning process within writing activities about the selected text as referenced in Recommendation 2 of the guidebook.

So an important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is incorporating more writing instruction with the materials and books we read in the classroom.

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An important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is to incorporate more mentor texts as a means to model professional writing. I will do this by identifying strong examples within a text and by explicitly teaching specific techniques used by authors. I will not only focus on the reading standards during instruction as I feel this leads to missed instructional opportunities for demonstrating good writing. This change is supported by linking the reading and writing ropes together. If we want to provide more effective writing instruction, then it is important to incorporate a variety of mentor texts that demonstrate specific writing techniques.

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The important thing about writing instruction is to teach it effectively to all students.

It’s like teaching a life skill,

You equip students to use writing for now and  in their future lives,

You can put it in a list of how to’s, what ifs, and when should I’s

But it isn’t only for school purposes.

It serves a student for his or her whole life,

But the important thing about writing instruction is to teach it effectively  to all students.

While I enjoy introducing many new texts to students, change is necessary to stay fresh in my instruction, and I intend to incorporate a new strategy of using one or two quality texts to teach specific elements.

An important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is _to use Recommendation #2 and focus on text worthiness, specifically 1 or 2 areas.

I will do this by choosing worthy texts (even if they are below grade level) to read, analyze, teach, and then emulate the writing style.

Not by choosing multiple texts and applying every convention to every text.

This change is supported by recommendation 2  and helps students focus on 1-2 specific conventions for mastery and then move on..

So an important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is _choosing quality texts and making sure I model all my expectations from my students.

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The importance of writing instruction is student voice and choice.

It’s like unlocking an inner rule breaker ironically on the path to revision and mastery.

You drive writing like the vehicle for thought and also the vehicle for freedom.

You can translate it into self empowerment.

But it isn’t the kind of vehicle that breaks down.

It is an inner engine that instills confidence in children and young adults.

But the important thing about writing is that you weave the reading rope into the ride too.

Since writing instruction is important, it behooves all of us to reflect on our current practice as educators and commit to at least one change or enhancement of our work.

An important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is reminding teachers of why the process matters, not just that it is a means to an end.  I will do this by sharing more mentor texts and modeling lessons, not by harping on how writing helps kids’ reading scores. This change is supported by the new Writing Guidebook recommendations (especially #3 on process) and Sedita, Wexler, and Gallagher research and help students be well rounded citizens. So an important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is being more inspirational and less short sighted with the goals.

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Flores - Importance of Writing Instruction

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Flores - Importance of Writing Instruction

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The important thing about writing instruction is it helps students grow in multiple areas.

It’s like the world of the arts,

You sing it in your sleep,

You can act it on the stage.

But it isn’t a one-man band.

It mixes through the content areas.

But the important thing about writing instruction is it helps students grow in multiple areas.

Because writing instruction is important, it is necessary to reflect on the way we teach it and implement changes that will help it be more efficient and long lasting.

An important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is to allow students to flexibly approach the writing process in general, unless they ask or need the structured scaffolding.

I will do this by modeling and teaching the concept I want them to achieve in their writing for the purpose of writing that day.

Not by limiting their choices or having too rigid of a structure or linear approach, as I usually would.

This change is supported by Recommendation 1 and 3 and helps students to feel comfortable and supported in their writing community.

So an important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is to allow students to flexibly approach the writing process in general.

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The important thing about writing instruction is that you make it a priority.

It’s like taking a shower.

You include it in your lesson plans.

You can have students write throughout the day.

But it is not expendable.

It sparks students’ creativity.

But the important thing about writing instruction is that you make it a priority.

Writing instruction is an essential part of effective literacy instruction. First, the teacher must model or share mentor text with the student. This will help students grow their vocabulary and see correct models of good writing.  After teachers model students should be able to practice the skills taught.

Secondly, writing is a good way to build a classroom community.  One example is having students share their writing drafts with a partner.  In addition to building community, this can also teach students proper social skills, such as the polite way to ask questions or give compliments.

Also, writing instruction fosters creativity.  One way to invite creativity into daily writing in the classroom is to give students a choice for what type of writing they would like to use, such as writing a poem or creating song lyrics.  Journal writing daily in the classroom is also one way to get students thinking creatively. By letting them choose what they write, students must think creatively.

Additionally, students love to share their experiences. Therefore, having students write gives them the opportunity to do what they love, share! One example is letting peers share and co-edit their stories. It gives them time to share and be social, which we know they enjoy.

Finally, let’s be honest, students need these skills to be well-rounded adults. If they plan to go to college, they should be able to craft a compelling college essay. If we teach different writing techniques, students will have a plethora of tools in their toolboxes that will help them write those important essays.  Even students who do not plan to go to college still need to be able to communicate by writing in other professions.

Simply stated, writing instruction is essential for all students.

Since writing instruction is important, I plan to make changes in my current writing instruction!

An important change I want to make in my writing instruction, is to model writing with mentor texts.

I will do this by introducing a new mentor text next week.

Not by replacing what I am already doing but using the mentor text to extend what we are already learning. For example, our knowledge unit is on the Civil War. Students will write journal entries from Hariet Tubman’s point of view. I will seek a mentor text made up of journal entries.

This change is supported by Recommendation 2 of the Writing Guidebook. The Recommendation 2 states that we should use strong mentor texts to model writing strategies for our students. So, an important change I want to make in my writing instruction is model writing with mentor texts.

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When I think about the Writing instruction, it is important because it is the last level of understanding of any topic being learned. For example, if you are reading a text about Sharks and their habitats and are asked to share what you have learned through a written paper; the teacher can check your understanding of the topic through your written document.

When I was an EL teacher, I learned that the students could note exit the program because of the writing they had to complete. This is the last level of comprehension for all students.

Writing is important because it is a living document that shows your thinking. It can always be amended to add or take away ideas.

An important change that I want to make in my writing

instruction is to be more purposeful in my assignments for the students. Take the time to conference and provide feedback, celebrate their work and develop a community of writing within our classroom.

I will do this by selecting mentor texts that offer the writing I want to see them create.

Not by only offering one type of writing style.

This change is supported by the writing framework,  and helps students be more purposeful when writing.

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The importance of writing instruction is student voice and choice.

It’s like unlocking an inner rule breaker ironically on the path to revision and mastery.

You drive writing like the vehicle for thought and also the vehicle for freedom.

You can translate it into self empowerment.

But it isn’t the kind of vehicle that breaks down.

It is an inner engine that instills confidence in children and young adults.

But the important thing about writing is that you weave the reading rope into the ride too.

Since writing instruction is important, it behooves all of us to reflect on our current practice as educators and commit to at least one change or enhancement of our work.

An important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is reminding teachers of why the process matters, not just that it is a means to an end.  I will do this by sharing more mentor texts and modeling lessons, not by harping on how writing helps kids’ reading scores. This change is supported by the new Writing Guidebook recommendations (especially #3 on process) and Sedita, Wexler, and Gallagher research and help students be well rounded citizens. So an important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is being more inspirational and less short sighted with the goals.

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An important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is making the writing process nonlinear. If I want to provide effective writing instruction, I will do this by explaining the parts of the writing process, not by teaching a ‘sequence’. This change is supported by DPI Recommendation #3  and helps students to adapt the process versus a concrete method. So an important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is modeling the parts of the writing process, not steps.

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The important thing about writing instruction is it encompasses a lot of different skills. It’s like learning how to read. You will start with learning to write complete sentences in Kindergarten and 1st grade. You can do it everyday for the rest of your life. But it doesn't have to take all day. It takes a lot of practice and it will continue getting better as you read, talk, and write daily. But the important thing about writing instruction is that it encompasses a lot of different skills.

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The important thing about writing instruction is it encompasses a lot of different skills. It’s like learning how to read. You will start with learning to write complete sentences in Kindergarten and 1st grade. You can do it everyday for the rest of your life. But it doesn't have to take all day. It takes a lot of practice and it will continue getting better as you read, talk, and write daily. But the important thing about writing instruction is that it encompasses a lot of different skills.

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Since writing instruction is important, we need to give our students many opportunities to learn how to do it.

An important change that I want to make in our writing instruction is promoting writing cross curricular in all grade levels at our school. I will do this by sharing portions of this PD during PLC meetings and suggesting writing opportunities in grade level planning meetings with my teachers. Not by just saying, “Write more.” This change is supported by knowledge of the importance of including writing in daily instruction and help students see writing as an essential part of the learning process. So an important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is making an intentional effort to integrate writing opportunities into K-5 curriculum.

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Writing instruction is important so that students can express themselves and have their voices heard in academic, business, and personal arenas. Students have valuable ideas and contributions, but understanding how to focus, organize, and develop their writing and use appropriate style and conventions can create barriers to their achievement. Their success in academic arenas often depends on how well they can complete written assignments to demonstrate their learning. If students cannot write what they are learning or thinking, it is an important indicator that they may not conceptually understand. Writing instruction is important to build their confidence. I have many adult college students who are afraid to write because they have never had any formal instruction in writing; their lack of self-efficacy makes them more likely to drop out of college or suffer in remedial courses because nobody ever taught them the skills they need to be successful. Writing and language are half of our curriculum in ELA, but it is just as important that students learn how to write  in different content areas so they can communicate like historians, scientists, inventors, entrepreneurs, health professionals, military leaders, citizens, advocates, and any arena they pursue. Writing is a vehicle for social mobility and equity, so facilitating writing instruction is an ethical call of duty for all teachers.

The important thing about writing instruction is that you explicitly teach it. It’s like a train chugging up a mountain. You push and push until you see the beautiful landscape. You can put it in your memory.

But it isn’t stagnant. It travels and raises the cognitive bar. But the important thing about writing instruction is that you directly teach it

Because writing instruction is crucial for student empowerment and success, I will make a change in my writing instruction.

An important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is to emphasize brainstorming more as part of the prewriting phase. I will do this by encouraging students to brainstorm, not by forcing everyone to use the same brainstorming technique. This change is supported by research  and helps students focus their writing. So,  an important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is to  emphasize the benefits of brainstorming.

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An important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is writing for multiple purposes.

I will do this by instructing and modeling the writing process in math, social studies, and science. Not by only writing during and about English Language Arts subjects. This change is supported by Recommendation 3 and helps students to see the relevance of writing. An important change I want to make in my writing instruction is to give students a sense of the relevant purpose of writing

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The importance of writing instruction is student voice and choice.

It’s like unlocking an inner rule breaker ironically on the path to revision and mastery.

You drive writing like the vehicle for thought and also the vehicle for freedom.

You can translate it into self empowerment.

But it isn’t the kind of vehicle that breaks down.

It is an inner engine that instills confidence in children and young adults.

But the important thing about writing is that you weave the reading rope into the ride too.

Since writing instruction is important, it behooves all of us to reflect on our current practice as educators and commit to at least one change or enhancement of our work.

An important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is reminding teachers of why the process matters, not just that it is a means to an end.  I will do this by sharing more mentor texts and modeling lessons, not by harping on how writing helps kids’ reading scores. This change is supported by the new Writing Guidebook recommendations (especially #3 on process) and Sedita, Wexler, and Gallagher research and help students be well rounded citizens. So an important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is being more inspirational and less short sighted with the goals.

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Writing instruction gives people greater ability to communicate their ideas and thoughts, which in turn enriches their interactions with the world and the people in it.

In addition, writing helps us become better acquainted with our own ideas and beliefs, and in turn ourselves. The recursiveness of the writing process allows us to explore ideas we encounter and to re-evaluate ideas or beliefs we thought were strongly held or simply those we have held onto for a long time. Engaging in writing about our ideas allows us to increase the rigor of our thinking with and about those ideas under consideration, ultimately leading us to a more critical and thorough examination of and engagement with our own ideas and beliefs. Then, through sharing our ideas with others, we are able to consider the ideas and beliefs presented by others in light of our own, deepening the interaction between not just the ideas and beliefs of both parties, but also between both parties as people.

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Justify the Importance of Writing Instruction

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Justify the Importance of Writing Instruction

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To support students’ ability to make thought manifest – to allow ideas to extend beyond a generation and allow a society to accrue value by “standing on the shoulders of giants”

To facilitate critical thinking and reflection

To address an audience appropriately

To learn effective persuasion

To share information

To support empathy, sympathy, compassion, and understanding through narratives

To support advocacy and effective participation in democracy

To support mental health and wellness

To facilitate effective communication (particularly for isolated populations – who are disproportionately impacted with regard to incarcerated peoples and their families); to reduce miscommunication/conflict

To enhance learning

To support maintenance of learning

To build confidence

To facilitate economic mobility

To make daily life easier

To support health (prescriptions, directions, etc.)

To further support reading skills

To demonstrate learning (most common way to demonstrate learning after 4th grade)

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The important thing about writing instruction is that it facilitates growth.  It’s like a power food.  You establish the safe environment.

You can provide the delivery method.  But it isn’t restricting.

It opens blooming imaginations. But the important thing about writing instruction is that it facilitates growth.

Since writing instruction is important, I want to ensure I am intentional about growing my practice.  An important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is scaffolding my instruction more carefully. I will do this by providing writing frames, peer review opportunities and teacher conferences.  Not by talking and leaving. So an important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is to be more intentional about my scaffolding.

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The important thing about writing instruction is that you write with purpose and passion to express ideas.

It’s like a clear mirror.

You see it in your reflection

But it isn’t faded

It is  reflective.

But the important thing about writing instruction is that you express your authentic thoughts in writing.

Although writing is important, it is also important to have a plan to provide explicit writing instruction.

An important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is teaching writing more explicitly and creating a community of writers.

I will do this by sharing the information I learned today and collaborating with our district content team.

Not by avoiding scheduling a collaborative session.

This change is supported by prioritizing time to schedule these collaborative meetings and helps students become creative strong writers.

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An important change I want to make in my writing instruction is by including a focused use of mentor texts.

I will do this by analyzing the mentor texts included in our writing curriculum and the reading texts. I will then determine which is the best model for my class’ specific needs, standards, and skills.

I will not do this by simply reading the entire mentor text provided as an additional read aloud.

This change is supported by Recommendation 2 surrounding mentor texts and the purposes they can be used for. It helps students practice specific skills using the structure of our newest writing community member - the mentor author!

If we want to provide effective writing instruction, we must include models of effective writing for our students to analyze.

So an important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is an intentional, focused use of mentor texts.

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Writing instruction is important for many reasons.  Explicit instruction teaches students how to organize their thinking and record it in a format that can be referred back to, reflected on, and added to at successive times.  The student writing becomes a work in progress, that is formative and adjustable at later times.  The student writing can become a record of their knowledge, helping students see how they grow and develop over time.

Writing instruction also enables students to be able to express themselves in creative ways such as narrative pieces, poetry, songs etc.

Without writing instruction, students are not able to completely express themselves and what they know or want to communicate. Without writing instructions students are limited to less creative expression and communication.

The important thing about writing instruction is that it helps students become creative communicators.

It’s like a megaphone, sounds reaching the ears of many .

You share it with passion and enthusiasm.

You can express it  with examples and guidance.

But it isn’t simplistic.

It guides learners to be reflective.

But the important thing about a writing instruction is that it helps students become creative communicators.

Since writing instruction is important, we should move toward implementing writing instruction across content areas throughout the day.

An important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is carrying it into multiple content areas with regularity.

I will do this by intentionally planning opportunities for writing throughout the day in multiple content areas,.

Not by just having “pop up” writing prompts for students throughout content lessons..

This change is supported by Recommendation 1 and helps students see authentic purposes for writing, as well as express their understanding by summarizing, paraphrasing, etc..

So an important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is carrying it into multiple content areas with regularity.

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The important thing about writing instruction is it is essential for communication.

It’s like a magic tool.

You mold it in your brain.

You can apply it to your life.

But it isn’t simple.

It communicates ideas and messages.

But the important thing about writing instruction is it is essential for communication.

Since writing instruction is important, an important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is to establish time to write daily.

I will do this by incorporating short writing prompts that can be done collectively and individually and do not always have to be graded or finished.

Not by overburdening myself or students with tasks.

This change is supported by recommendation 1 of the Writing Guidebook and helps students engage and practice their writing skills.

So an important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is to establish time to write daily.

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Trying to understand the importance of writing instruction means you need to understand your audience first.  After establishing that piece  you are able to present very specific instructional practices so that it will eventually begin to cultivate an environment that includes a sense of freedom in words whether that be orally or written.  The hope and goal as an instructor is to provide each student with the ability to go to a place of creativity that is uninhibited with no boundaries but with specific guidelines. Reminding all students that a universal goal is to allow the reader of your piece to feel the magnitude and heartbeat the  wanted to put this very moment on paper.

If we want to provide effective writing instruction we must commit to explicit instruction alongside releasing control as to what my biased opinions about writing should always look like.

An important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is establishing an environment of freedom and creativity so students can begin to really express their thoughts.

I will do this by allowing students time to just freely write about a topic that maybe we begin to discuss at morning meeting. With no one checking or correcting their writing.

This change is supported by Recommendation #1 and helps students find a love and passion for writing and for a purpose.

So an important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is establishing an environment of freedom and creativity in my class.

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The important thing about writing instruction is that it benefits comprehension of reading and content areas.

It is like a universal tool,

You use it everyday,

You can support it in any content area classroom.

But it isn’t intuitive.

It supports memory as well.

But the most important thing about writing instruction is that it benefits comprehension of reading and content areas.

An important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is embedding it into PD provided to teachers.

I will do this by intentional opportunities and scaffolded notes.

Not by letting it happen through an open ended reflection.

This change is supported by the gradual release model and helps students by teachers practicing while learning evidence-based practices.

So an important change that I want to make in my writing instruction is embedding it into PD provided to teachers.

If we want to provide effective writing instruction, teachers need to know how to effectively write themselves and have the foundational skills to model this for their students.