Writing is an Essential Tool for Learning

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to focus students' attention to written assignments. Before starting the lesson, list two or three short-answer questions on the board and ask the students to write their answers. Questions may require reviewing material discussed on a topic or recalling information from an assigned task. When presenting an argument, it is appropriate to stop and ask students to write down all the reasons and arguments that support one side or the other. These statements can be used as a basis for discussion.