Writing is an interactive, recursive process used to convey thoughts, feelings, and ideas.
People use writing to learn, to clarify thinking, to enhance experiences, and to reflect, influence, and preserve culture. Students become competent writers by writing frequently for a variety of audiences and for a variety of purposes. They engage in activities that help them generate ideas, explore others reactions to and interpretations of their writing, and consider suggestions for revising and for editing their writing. For a detailed description of Bolded and Italicized terms, click here . These indicators are also cross-referenced by number with the Maryland Learning Outcomes.