Learning to Write and Writing to Learn
Writing might be seen to be the lesser of the 3Rs if the number of rounds conducted in this network is any indication. However, accomplished writing is a cherished skill, and, in the most effective classrooms, writing to learn has a prominent place. When teaching students how to write time needs to be devoted wisely using teaching practices with a proven track record of success.
There is also a key role for writing in learning across all disciplines. Engaging in the slow, deep thinking that writing requires deepens understanding of concepts and connections. It enables students to find their voices and to articulate their perspectives. Because of giving multiple opportunities for students to write to learn fosters a more engaging classroom culture.
Our first round devoted to the teaching of writing took place at Granville East PS in 2018. The resources are below. In 2024 and 2025 rounds were conducted at Enfield PS. In 2024 the emphasis was on learning to write and on the most effective teaching strategies. In 2025 the focus was writing to learn, investigating ways that teachers use writing to deepen understandings across the curriculum.
There is also a key role for writing in learning across all disciplines. Engaging in the slow, deep thinking that writing requires deepens understanding of concepts and connections. It enables students to find their voices and to articulate their perspectives. Because of giving multiple opportunities for students to write to learn fosters a more engaging classroom culture.
Our first round devoted to the teaching of writing took place at Granville East PS in 2018. The resources are below. In 2024 and 2025 rounds were conducted at Enfield PS. In 2024 the emphasis was on learning to write and on the most effective teaching strategies. In 2025 the focus was writing to learn, investigating ways that teachers use writing to deepen understandings across the curriculum.
PROBLEM OF PRACTICE TERM 1, 2018 GRANVILLE EAST PUBLIC SCHOOL
How well are our students crafting a range of texts across learning areas?
How well are our students crafting a range of texts across learning areas?
WHAT DOES THE RESEARCH TELL US ABOUT WHAT'S IMPORTANT IN THE TEACHING OF WRITING?
Here are two great articles,. "A Path to Better Writing" gives specific recommendations based on a meta-analysis for students in Kinder to Year 5. Click here to download.
The second article, What Does An Effective Teacher of Writing Do?" is based on a longitudinal study of teachers judged who achieved excellent results in writing. Click here to download
These two articles give a great deal of guidance to school leaders and to classroom teachers as they go about improving students' skills in writing.
Here are two great articles,. "A Path to Better Writing" gives specific recommendations based on a meta-analysis for students in Kinder to Year 5. Click here to download.
The second article, What Does An Effective Teacher of Writing Do?" is based on a longitudinal study of teachers judged who achieved excellent results in writing. Click here to download
These two articles give a great deal of guidance to school leaders and to classroom teachers as they go about improving students' skills in writing.
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The WISE EYES document explores the writing topic as a stimulus or springboard and gives guidance as to what to consider when selecting it. Click here to download
In this conversation, "Writing: A Mode of Thinking" the authors argue that we should put thinking at the very core of the writing we teach. Click here to download
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In "writing to learn" writing is used to transform knowledge through active problem solving or reflection. This article lists a range of activities that could be used. Click here to download
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Our network members created texts to persuade others to teach writing in a way that engages students and ensures effective writing results
How creative are our network members as they create texts to display their understandings about teaching writing. We have:
+ A vision of writing as seen through a Peanuts comic strip: Sonja Bates & Sharen Scerri Click here to enlarge
+ A summary: Twelve Big Ideas, Five Actions to Balance and Eleven Questions to Grapple With.
+ A song to sing along to the tune of "I will survive"
+ A short video, "The Practices Behind Writing" summarises key actions teachers can take. Click here to download
+ "Transforming Writing" is a short slide show based on what if ....? Click here to download
+ A vision of writing as seen through a Peanuts comic strip: Sonja Bates & Sharen Scerri Click here to enlarge
+ A summary: Twelve Big Ideas, Five Actions to Balance and Eleven Questions to Grapple With.
+ A song to sing along to the tune of "I will survive"
+ A short video, "The Practices Behind Writing" summarises key actions teachers can take. Click here to download
+ "Transforming Writing" is a short slide show based on what if ....? Click here to download
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