School Improvement in Maryland Teachers who give students frequent practice in written expression through a program that teaches writing as a process promote learning, for they help young writers achieve fluency and control.
Writing is a complex skill.
Students who have learned to write as a process of planning, drafting, and revising in stages perform better than students taught any other way. In addition, they address writing tasks more purposefully and explore a wider range of options than students who have not been taught through a process approach. Learning to write well requires frequent practice. Teachers who create opportunities for students to write about topics that they care about, for varied audiences, and for a range of purposes help provide students with the practice they need. Frequent writing builds familiarity and comfort with writing, contributing to fluency in generating and revising ideas.