Middle Link

The Carnegie Corporation released an important document that all middle school teachers should be aware of called Writing Next (2007). It is the much awaited companion to Reading Next. “The report offers a number of specific teaching techniques that research suggests will help 4th-12th grade students in our nation’s schools. The report focuses on all students, not just those who display writing difficulties, although this latter group is deservedly the focus of much attention.” To read about the eleven elements of effective adolescent writing instruction, click on the following link:

Writing Next: www.all4ed.org/publications/WritingNext

The 9 Rights of Every Writer

A Guide for Teachers
Vicki Spandel
Heinemann, 2005

1. The Right to Be Reflective
2. The Right to Choose a Personally Important Topic
3. The Right of Go Off Topic
4. The Right to Personalize Writing Process
5. The Right to Write Badly
6. The Right to See Others Write
7. The Right to Be Assessed Well
8. The Right to Go Beyond Formula
9. The Right to Find Your Own Voice