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//Because Writing Matters // ====Writing is the single most important skill for students' academic and professional success. Yet in the last twenty years, it has received little attention in our nation's schools, and national assessments show that just one in four American students is able to write proficiently. This updated version of Because Writing Matters, includes new sections on writing and English language learners and technology, with recommendations based in solid research and practice. ====



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= //Content-Area Writing: Every Teacher's Guide // =

There are three truths about teaching writing, one that’s widely known, one that isn’t, and one that will change your teaching forever: No matter what subject you teach, Content-Area Writing is for you, especially if you’re juggling broad curriculum mandates, thick textbooks, and severe time constraints. It not only shows that incorporating carefully structured writing activities into your lessons actually increases understanding and achievement, but also proves how writing can save, not consume, valuable instructional time.
 * the ability to write is essential for students in every subject area
 * writing is the most powerful and efficient tool that teachers have for helping students connect with content and deepen their understanding of it
 * every teacher, including you, is ready to coach middle and secondary writers successfully right now.