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Direct linkMerritt, Maya; Shajira, Natasya; Daisey, Peggy – American Biology Teacher, 2003
It is essential for students to think clearly about fundamental biological concepts. One of the benefits of writing is that it promotes and enhances thinking. If students can write clearly, they are thinking clearly. Writing helps to connect new knowledge with prior knowledge and promotes the construction of knowledge. Writing-to-learn activities…
Descriptors: Student Projects, Ecology, Horticulture, Vocabulary Development
Download full textShaw, Ann H. – 1997
A practicum was designed to increase the literacy levels of first graders through writing daily for authentic purposes and self-assessing their work. A writing program was designed which allowed for daily authentic writing, and students were taught how to self-assess their written work. Subjects were 60 students in 3 Grade 1 classrooms in a city…
Descriptors: Childrens Writing, Class Activities, Emergent Literacy, Grade 1
