One of CVUSD priorities is to ensure all students develop effective and strong writing skills. Writing skills not only foster communication, but also enhances students’ comprehension and application of new knowledge. Writing skills take many forms including creative creations, problem solving, revision, and reflection deepening the level of understanding of a concept.
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Writing helps students organize their thoughts and focus on what they are trying to express. Students must be given high-quality writing tasks to motivate them to write their ideas. Students can relate to writing assignments when these are authentic and connect to real-world topics and issues. Check out these strategies and ideas to bring in writing into your curriculum.