New Reviews: WriteSteps (K-5) Writing & Grammar Program
WriteSteps is a comprehensive, stand-alone writing program for grades K-5. Learning List completed reviews of the comprehensive (K-5) program.
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New Product Review: WriteSteps
Learning List recently reviewed WriteSteps, which is a supplemental stand-alone writing program for grades K-5. Resources address the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and state standards for writing and grammar and are available in print and digital formats. Instruction focuses on developing writing skills using the “6 Traits of Quality Writing” framework (i.e., ideas, organization, voice, word choice, sentence fluency, …
Helping Kids Learn to Write
A recent New York Times article titled Why Kids Can’t Write explores the reasons behind U.S. students’ poor writing skills. The article asserts that the root of writing problems lies with teachers, most of whom have not been trained in how to teach writing, and who are not confident writers themselves. The article goes on to cite specific efforts, such as …