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Writing is a process of communicating
meaning. "When composing, the learner generates
ideas, reviews, makes adjustments, revises, and considers
changes based on established and evolving criteria"
(Maryland Content Standards).
- Writing
is the process of making thinking visible.
- Writing
is a process of constructing meaning through
language and expression.
- Writing
must be fluent and automatic.
- Writing
must be strategic.
- Writing
requires motivation.
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Students write for a variety of purposes. Writing for
Personal Expression involves using figurative language
to express thoughts and feelings in personal narratives,
poetry, plays, memoirs, friendly letters, fables, folk
tales, and various other literary forms. When students
Write to Inform, they explain, describe, state, and
organize facts about a topic, and give directions on
how to perform a task. The forms they use may include
articles, reports, biographies, reviews, science investigations,
brochures, or speeches. The purpose of Writing to Persuade
is to convince the reader to consider the writer’s
point of view. Persuasion may take the forms of editorials,
advertisements, or requests.
Writing instruction involves teaching the techniques
and information that are needed in developing the craft
of writing. It also provides an opportunity for practice
and application of grammar, usage, mechanics, spelling,
and handwriting or keyboarding. Students are instructed
in the writing process that provides the organizational
structure for thinking about, composing, and refining
writing. Students can become competent and effective
writers when guided through the steps of the writing
process: prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and
publishing. When students read and study how published
authors craft their writing, students are able to replicate
and develop style in their writing.
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