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Writing: a developmental skill Hesse doesn’t expect his students to be perfect writers when they come to college.
What are the differences between reading and speech? Although both printed code and speech are ways of representing language, they are not identical—people do not talk the way that they write.
Starting early to raise a writer Even very young children show a spontaneous interest in the written word.
How to use mentor texts When used effectively, mentor texts offer relatable insights into authors and the written works they have produced.
The writing classroom Dr. frey discusses some of the ways to help students become independent writers.
Scoring writing Hesse shares his skepticism about computer scoring and how it might compromise students’ authentic writing.
Steve Graham: 21st century writing tools As schools transition to 21st century writing tools, Steve Graham advocates for the integration of word processors and iPads.
Powerful writing strategies Dr. Harris discusses SRSD, which is currently the most powerful approach to strategies instruction in writing.
