Today, writing has become digital and continues to change rapidly in our fast paced society. Many people communicate with text through phone messages, email, blogs, glogs etc. With this in mind, the educator’s job is to balance the requirements of writing with the modes of writing. Grammar and syntax still belong in the classroom but must be separated from the culture of our young people.
Writing begins with thinking. A thought stirs around in ones mind and eventually gets spit onto paper. When the written word appears, the writer than assures that the product is finished by revising and editing. Many students enter the classroom with a lot on their minds and go home with a lot on their minds. This is why we must create an environment where students can be themselves and think and analyze. After they spend time observing the world around them, they can begin to tear it apart and rebuild with words. And of course, once their thoughts are on paper, they can continue their writing process.
Writers today must have skills of grammar, syntax, philosophy and technology to survive in this new digital age. It’s not as simple as writing anymore. In order to ensure their success, we must continue to ensure our currency with today’s world.
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