Writing is a process that requires more than just putting letters on a page. In fact, effective writing requires writers to understand and use multiple skills at once. I’ve listed out 18 skills writers need to learn and practice and, spoiler alert, they’re all 21st Century writing skills!
While the traditional strategies were being taught by my colleagues, I wanted to push the boundaries and explore new avenues. Yes, the five-paragraph essay had its merits in teaching organization, but it lacked real-world relevance. Writing needed to evolve, and I was ready to champion this cause, even if it meant taking risks.
We talk about why students need to know specific standards and how learning these skills and topics will help them in the future. And I”m here for it… I agree that our students need real world applications for the skills and concepts they are learning. Today’s big question….
If our goal is to prepare students for the real world, why are we teaching writing the same way it was taught 30 years ago?
Writing standards are challenging for students of any age. With Story Coins, you can teach writing, language, speaking, and more using a fun game.
