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Beliefs about the Teaching of Writing. By the Writing Study Group of the NCTE Executive Committee, November 2004 Just as the nature of and expectation for literacy have changed in the past century and a half, so has the nature of writing.

Beliefs about the Teaching of Writing

Much of that change has been due to technological developments, from pen and paper, to typewriter, to word processor, to networked computer, to design software capable of composing words, images, and sounds. Daily Writing Prompts. As always, The Teacher's Corner is looking for ways to make your life easier.

Daily Writing Prompts

We hope that our newest addition, “Daily Writing Prompts,” does just that. On as many days as possible, we have selected an event from our monthly event calendars to be the focus of the writing prompt. These writing prompts can be used in a number of ways: Daily warm-up activity Practice in prompt writing for state assessments Daily/weekly writing prompt “Anytime” activity Student work center “When You’re Done” activity Substitute teacher activity. Bright Ideas for Writing. Write Source. Teach Writing. Welcome to Teaching That Makes Sense! WritingFix: prompts, lessons, and resources for writing classrooms. National Writing Project.

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