Provide students with opportunities for meaningful writing from "summary" of Write, Think, Learn by Mary K. Tedrow
Students need opportunities to engage in writing that is meaningful to them. When writing is meaningful, students are more likely to be motivated and invested in the process. This means providing students with choices and agency in their writing assignments, allowing them to write about topics that interest them or relate to their own lives. Meaningful writing also involves providing students with authentic audiences for their work, whether that be their peers, teachers, or even the wider community. In order for writing to be meaningful, it should have a purpose beyond simply completing an assignment for a grade. Students should be encouraged to write for real-world purposes, such as writing ...Similar Posts
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