Each form, purpose, and audience demands differences of style, tone, approach, and choice of words. A wide variety of writing experiences is critical to developing effective writing. Check to see if there is continuing contact with the imaginative writing of skilled authors. While it's true that we learn to write by writing, we also learn to write by reading. The works of talented authors should be studied not only for ideas but also for the writing skills involved.
Good literature is an essential part of any effective writing program.
Some people may try to persuade you that a full understanding of English grammar is needed before students can express themselves well. Some knowledge of grammar is useful, but too much time spent on study of grammar steals time from the study of writing. Time is much better spent in writing and conferring with the teacher or other students about each attempt to communicate in writing. Encourage administrators to see that teachers of writing have plenty of supplies-writing paper, teaching materials, duplicating and copying machines, dictionaries, books about writing, and classroom libraries of good books. Work through your PTA and your school board to make writing a high priority.