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In math, students can defend their answer and the steps they took to get their answer.

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Students are better able to make connections with content information, when they are forced to write using factual information ( maybe science or social studies) in a fictional format. This might build pathways in their brain, to help them become better analytical thinkers.

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As students work on activities and projects, they will be preparing presentations to share their developments with the class.

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Writing reinforces concepts learned in content areas and helps the brain to fully incorporate the knowledge into students' schema. It also reveals misconceptions and gaps in thinking in a way that multiple choice tests do not.

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have students analyze science models and data tables.

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have students analyze science models and data tables.

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Increased writing throughout the day can help students enhance their critical thinking skills

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Increased writing throughout the day can help students enhance their critical thinking skills

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Sentence stems to explain or argue or summarize

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Sentence stems to explain or argue or summarize

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Build vocabulary in all tiers; explain processes in math to solidify knowledge; stress out EC and ELL kids

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Build vocabulary in all tiers; explain processes in math to solidify knowledge; stress out EC and ELL kids

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In a large group as students share information in class, have them think, then write, then pair up and share

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Asking students to communicate their thinking in writing, not just numbers

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give students a chance to practice their writing skills while also learning a different subject. 

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give students a chance to practice their writing skills while also learning a different subject. 

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Help students articulate their thoughts in a clearer manner :-)

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Help students articulate their thoughts in a clearer manner :-)

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Whenever students have to write out an explanation, there is room for interpretation so there is not a strict "right" or "wrong" answer--teachers can determine how close a student is to the learning target and provide individual feedback accordingly.

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It will encourage effect writing in all courses.

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It will encourage effect writing in all courses.

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Writing "take aways" about a lesson based on the day's learning target

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Writing "take aways" about a lesson based on the day's learning target

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Having students put their answers in word form in order  to explain their methods, reasoning, and or why they may have been unsuccessful. 

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Having students put their answers in word form in order  to explain their methods, reasoning, and or why they may have been unsuccessful. 

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have students respond to an open ended question about a topic

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have students respond to an open ended question about a topic

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It is important for students to see that writing is not just for Language Arts in school. They will be writing for their entire lives.

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I think every activity should incorporate a written reflection piece

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I think every activity should incorporate a written reflection piece

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With Standards based learning having a student write and express their understanding is vital to evaluating  knowledge gained.

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Writing develops higher order thought, fostering deeper understanding of content and concepts.

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Writing develops higher order thought, fostering deeper understanding of content and concepts.

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Writing requires the application of a variety of intellectual skills.  It's like the marathon you have to train for in every class.

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Writing requires the application of a variety of intellectual skills.  It's like the marathon you have to train for in every class.

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As a processing activity, students can write to show their understanding of the concepts taught.

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As a processing activity, students can write to show their understanding of the concepts taught.

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They can express their understanding of the subject.

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making connections to real world experiences 

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making connections to real world experiences 

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having student's create their own activities and rules for those activities.

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having student's create their own activities and rules for those activities.

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Math: when a students solves a problem, they can explain their process through writing instead of straight computation.

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Math: when a students solves a problem, they can explain their process through writing instead of straight computation.

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Deepens their understanding of a topic when explaining their thinking

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Deepens their understanding of a topic when explaining their thinking

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Personal journaling for social-emotional learning and self-reflection

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Personal journaling for social-emotional learning and self-reflection

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Students begin to see how writing can look different in different subject areas

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Students begin to see how writing can look different in different subject areas

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ELA-do more modeling for kids to help improve student writing

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ELA-do more modeling for kids to help improve student writing