tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2640540060819179935.post210511969700290724..comments2024-02-20T00:13:53.322-08:00Comments on Bookishly Boisterous: Teaching Writing (and to What Extent)Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02287501540207945678noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2640540060819179935.post-46142664963183996832015-02-23T19:54:09.177-08:002015-02-23T19:54:09.177-08:00I 100% think writing can be taught. I think voice ...I 100% think writing can be taught. I think voice takes time to develop and like you said, kids need to write regularly. It's tough when there are so many other things we have to do/teach/be accountable for. (I still can't figure out why reading gets top billing over writing, at least in my state.) <br /><br />If you haven't already, you should check out Abydos/New Jersey Writing Project. A lot of what you mentioned is in-line with their philosophy. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2640540060819179935.post-34543837967637371602015-02-16T15:06:41.191-08:002015-02-16T15:06:41.191-08:00I think the basics of writing can definitely be ta...I think the basics of writing can definitely be taught. The craft itself is easy to learn - forming sentences, discussing ideas, learning the format. What is the hardest like you said, is having your own voice and style. Those are what will set a writer apart from all the others. Jillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07629286727932554109noreply@blogger.com