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Writing is challenging because......it requires students/us to crystallize our thinking in a way that sounds/reads clear to the judgment of others.  Even if we think we understand a topic and can talk about it, putting it down in writing is such a huge impediment to so many kids.

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Writing is challenging because there is no one right way to do it and no one definition of "good" writing.

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Writing is challenging because it takes putting thoughts into words that don't always start in words, and putting them down in words in a specific way that reads clearly without outside (or inside of other writing offering) context.

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of technological advances that encourage informal writing styles

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Writing is challenging because it is not always the easiest way to communicate our thoughts/feelings and requires heavy lifting for more verbal and visual thinkers.

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Writing is challenging, but... that crystallization of our thinking pushes us to "muck" through unclear aspects of that thinking, and synthesize what makes sense in a way that we think will make sense to at least someone else.

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Writing is challenging because it is our thinking represented visually.

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Writing is challenging because it is difficult to articulate feelings and thoughts into words

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Writing is challenging, but it can also feel liberating and empowering.

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it’s a great way to leave a legacy that lasts forever

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Writing is challenging because it requires so many different skills all working at once.

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Writing is challenging because there are so many styles to learn and teach, and those styles are also articulated in different ways which vary from person to person.  - Ama

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Writing is challenging because there are so many styles to learn and teach, and those styles are also articulated in different ways which vary from person to person.  - Ama

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Writing is challenging, but it is an incredibly important skill that serves you well in communicating across generations, ideologies, spaces, etc

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Writing is challenging, but it gives us tools to know and understand ourselves better, and build collective understanding with others!

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everyone should practice , practice , practice

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Writing is challenging but can be oh so rewarding and FUN!

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Writing is challenging, so we should not imagine that our students will magically become good at it without explicit instruction.

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Writing is challenging, so... kids often need scaffolds to help build their confidence, especially in 6G and younger grades, because so many times I see them understanding a topic well enough to talk about it at length, but they freeze up as soon as they're asked to put it down on paper.

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Writing is challenging because it requires multiple skill-sets, including time and patience, in a world that is not always patient or timely.

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Writing is challenging but it is a channel into one's vision and allows us to express ourselves

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Writing is challenging, so we must create spaces for low stakes fun practice to intentionally bring joy to the skill.

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writing contracts = money bags

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Writing is challenging, but it also provides an outlet to be reflective and communicate our stories and stories matter.

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Writing is challenging because it requires more structure in comparison to verbal communication.

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Writing is challenging, so we must give ourselves and our students both grace and rigor in learning, and also celebrate our strengths and wins as we go!

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Writing is challenging but it is a wonderful way to express and articulate our understanding, and to see students traction and growth.  -Ama 

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Writing is challenging but it is a wonderful way to express and articulate our understanding, and to see students traction and growth.  -Ama 

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Writing is challenging, so everyone should have access to doing it well, and for multiple purposes!

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Writing is challenging so breaking down the concept and relating it to culture makes task more engaging

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Writing is challenging but a necessary skill to be able to communicate our learning and thinking to others.

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Writing is challenging, so it is important to practice writing in a way that feels relevant and in a way that resonates with students

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Writing is challenging so as teachers we need to be very intentional about the purpose, pacing, and use that to guide the tasks we give students.  -Ama

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Writing is challenging so as teachers we need to be very intentional about the purpose, pacing, and use that to guide the tasks we give students.  -Ama

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Writing is challenging, but it can provide meaningful opportunities for reflection, expression, and collaboration.

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Writing is challenging, but it creates a channel to be intentional about the message that they convey.

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Writing is challenging so we model patience and perseverance to students by having multiple drafts and forms of critique to help our writing grow over time.

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Writing is challenging, so we must make time for all aspects of writing to be taught and practiced!

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Teaching writing well is important because... there are so many confusing emotions that MS kids experience as they're building up their sense of themselves. The Tatum quote about "Writing puts you in contact with yourself" highlights how powerful writing can/could be to not only build self awareness, but also to shape self-confidence

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Teaching writing well is important because it empowers students in multiple ways.

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Teaching writing well is important because writing is intricate. The writing rope shows how overwhelming it can be for students to process and tackle a writing prompt and it's our job to untangle that rope and show them what they are capable of.

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Teaching writing well is important because effective writing is effective communication. When we can communicate effectively with others and with our own selves, we can more deeply understand and impact our lives and the lives of others.

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Teaching writing well is important because it not only gives students access to opportunity, but also is a mechanism to better know themselves.

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Teaching writing well is important because it gives our students tools to access, understand, and navigate both their inner and outer worlds.

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Teaching writing well is important because it demonstrates understanding of material, allows inward reflection, and engagement with other people

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Teaching writing well is also important because our TR alum seem to often have the reputation of being good verbal collaborators in HS, but do their written communication skills stay abreast of those extroverted skills we spend so much Crew and class time building?

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Teaching writing well is important because it allows students to better understand themselves, as well as, offers the world a window into their stories and experiences.

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Teaching writing well is important because our students' experiences, abilities, and opinions vary yet they don't always believe they can write well, and they aren't given the space to learn, grow, and transfer skills.

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Teaching writing well is important because there are so many skills required for writing that students can easily become discouraged or disinterested. If we want our students to share their voice, we must give them the tools to do so.

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Teaching writing well is important because writing allows students to evaluate their own thoughts, which allows to them to communicate their thoughts in a precise fashion.