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Writing

From handwriting to personal stories to persuasive writing, learn more about effective teaching strategies and ways to encourage kids to write every day. Developing good writing skills can also strengthen vocabulary, comprehension, and spelling skills. The Common Core State Standards support writing across the curriculum, with practice in narrative, persuasive, and informative/explanatory writing. 

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Explore annotated writing samples from kids in pre-K through grade 3, and see next-step suggestions for instruction. You’ll also learn about writing milestones and different purposes of writing — along with ideas for how to make room for writing during the day.

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Join third grade teacher Shana Sterkin to see how she incorporates purposeful writing into her classroom every day, and strives to create a joyful, confident community of writers. 

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Books About Reading, Writing, and Instruction

Browse our collection  of books to help you continue to deepen your knowledge about reading, writing, and effective classroom instruction. You’ll also find books on reading motivation and reading aloud to children. 

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