Introductory+Thoughts+on+Teaching+and+Learning+Writing

Group: Jodi, Amanda H, Caleb There are various factors that are important to the teaching of composition. Among these, we feel that students learn how to write //through// writing experiences. Students require practice in writing in order to achieve writing success. Writing is a derivative of language, which is learned by all early humans without instruction. Therefore, writing is developed primarily through practice. Also, students must be able to “code-switch” from their original language and dialect to a more scholarly and professional degree of writing. Students should also be interested in what they’re writing about!

Group: Amanda, Danielle, Katie, Lauren

Things important to use: How we will use these in our classrooms:
 * Learn to write by writing
 * Interaction of reading and writing
 * Writing environment --> confidence
 * Dialogue and word choice
 * Purpose
 * writing workshops-student led
 * mini-lessons

Group: Josh, Caity, Rachel

-Writing must be incorporated into all aspects of the curriculum. -Writing is a process that must be practiced in order to improve. In addition, writing must be taught as a process (brainstorming, outlining, drafting, proofreading, revising, etc.) -The teaching of composition should be varied and allow for different student interests. In addition, students must write in different styles for different audiences. One way to achieve this is by connecting reading and writing together. The two are very closely related, and one must read and read different things to help with writing. Having students emulate the style of writing in whatever text they're reading is a great way to reinforce this connection between reading and writing while at the same time providing this variety in writing style.