Learning from the pros, both online and in the newspaper Learning how to write is easy. Learning how to write well is another story altogether. Yet aside from reading, writing is perhaps the most important skill students can learn in school.
Some people believe good writing is impossible to teach.
They argue that stringing lyrical phrases together is a talent, much like being able to paint a picture or compose a song. Others take a more pragmatic approach, insisting that fundamentals of grammar and writing can and should should be taught to all students. Too bad most writing reference books, style guides and how-to tutorials are boring. But they don't have to be. The Sacramento Bee is another treasure trove of English and grammar resources.