Sunday, February 20, 2011

The Neglected ‘R’. The Need for a Writing Revolution. National Commission on Writing, 2003.

The cross-generational writing project (senior citizens and first grade students working together in an on-line writing project) was a perfect example of what can happen when teachers think outside the classroom when considering the process of writing.

This article is also full of wonderful quotes that should inspire teachers of writing as well as their students.  
  • Quote: Writing is everybody’s business.
  • Quote: Writing is how the student connects the dots in their knowledge.
  • Quote:  Writing has helped to transform the world.  Revolutions have been started by it.  Oppression has been toppled by it.  And it has enlightened the human condition … when pressed, many of us, young and old alike, still turn to pen and ink in an effort to make sense of our grief, pleasure, rage or happiness.
  • Quote: Writing today is not a frill for a few, but an essential skill for the many.

Reflection:  I agree that teachers need more PD in written communication.  They need to understand the width and breadth of writing in all circumstances in their students' lives and they should address it to gain a larger (more energetic) following of students.

SUB(conscious)REFLECTION:  I need more time to write.

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