When students know their writing will be shared with others, something powerful happens. Writing stops feeling like an assignment and starts feeling meaningful. Publishing student work can transform how young…
Introduction There’s no putting AI back in the magic lamp. It’s here to stay, so it’s worthwhile acknowledging that AI in student writing can be a helpful tool in many…
Introduction: Why Easy Grading Matters When I began teaching writing, I didn’t grade student work. I didn’t want my students paralyzed by the prospect of a bad grade or afraid…
Introduction: Regression in Writing is Normal Writing requires a tremendous amount of detail, rules, skills, and focus — all at the same time. Writing is not one of those disciplines…
Introduction: The Moment ChatGPT Got Me There’s been big talk of AI in schools and universities during the past year, but I didn’t really, truly understand its impact. Until now.…
Why Writing Across Genres Matters As a writing instructor, parents often seek guidance in choosing classes. Often, they are surprised when I suggest Techniques of Creative Writing or Poetry as…
Why Everyday Reading Matters When I was growing up, I remember teachers telling my parents that all reading is good reading. Let them read comics, magazines, novels, lyrics, cereal boxes—anything!…
Why Peer Editing Often Fails At best, peer editing in the classroom is a waste of time. At worst, it reinforces poor writing skills and generates mass confusion. I know…
Where Has Writing Gone in Schools? Schools pack their students’ days with many subjects: math, social studies, science, and literature. Most students also attend specialty courses once a week for…
The Universal Joy of Sharing Talent A soccer player feels joy at scoring a goal.A chef feels joy when a critic enjoys their food.A student feels joy when the teacher…