Teaching Writing Fast and Effectively!

Grade by grade elementary mathematics expectations are clear cut. Grade by grade writing expectations are more subjective. Looking at the “English–Language Arts Content Standards for California Public Schools” one can see why it can be a challenge to figure out exactly what you want your students to accomplish this year. Notice the writing content standard [...]

  Often student writing is not held to the same high standard that student work is in many of the other subjects.   Here are a few reasons why:   1. Writing is an art. There is not an “easy answer key” for the writing teacher.   2. The way writing is taught can often [...]