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If you answered "Yes" to questions 1-3 and “No” to 4-6, then The Write Connection is a writing curriculum you need to teach writing skills to your students!

1. Are your students taught grammar, mechanics, parts of speech, etc., on computers by clicking on an answer?   No:  For all students to master grammar, mechanics, parts of speech, etc., these skills must be integrated with the writing process. Research has proven that writing skills should not be taught in isolation, instead, they must be taught in context. Writers don’t write by clicking on an answer or highlighting it, so these lessons are ineffective. Instead, lessons must be taught to mirror the same physical actions writers employ when writing. For example, you can’t expect anyone to learn how to play soccer by learning on a computer or a video game. Naturally, players would have to learn how to kick by physically going through the motions. Furthermore, these types of lessons expect students to use abstract thinking skills, which they won’t start developing until they are 12.

2. Are your grammar and mechanics lessons taught using a series of sentences that have no connection with each other?  No:  When sentences don’t connect with each other, students are denied the opportunity to learn how sentences interrelate with one another. Students are also being subliminally taught that it’s ok to write sentences that don’t belong together, which sends a confusing message.

3. Are your grammar, mechanics, sentence structure, and other writing skills taught using sentences that contain no meaningful content?  No:  Sentences that have no meaningful content deny students the opportunity to learn academic information and vocabulary without spending hardly any additional class time.

4. Does your writing curriculum incorporate multisensory learning? Yes: Research states that multisensory learning significantly increases student learning. Lessons that incorporate auditory, visual, and kinesthetic modes of learning have a deep and lasting impact.

5. Do your lessons provide differentiated instruction that allows all students to feel successful while working on the same lesson? Yes: Building self-esteem is critical for all students. If students don't feel successful, they lose interest and soon check out. Ideal lessons should incorporate skill reinforcement, application of new skills, and avenues for the application of advanced skills. These types of lessons ensure that struggling, average, and excelling students feel successful and all their needs are being met.

6. Do your lessons incorporate gamification? Yes: Gamification has a positive impact on student achievement. Students become engaged and enthusiastic learners and it also helps them to retain information.