[MOSAIC] Another mosaic: The reading-writing connection

[Bill Roberts]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Beverlee Paul" <beverleepaul at hotmail.com
>And we could go a little further, maybe.  For
> instance, what happens when the processes fall out of balance, for an
> individual?  for a class?  for a profession?

You mean like the state writing tests?  I have had major disagreements with 
some of the teachers at my school about this.  Some believe that you should 
teach the structure and have the kids basically fill in the blanks.  If you 
ever look at some of the actual test examples you will see that GOOD writing 
is NOT a key to a good score, but if you follow the format, you can get a 
good score.  I disagree with the process and say you can teach the format, 
but you should also teach how to be personally expressive and write, not 
just for a 20 minute test, but for a lifetime.

If that isn't out of balance, I don't know what is......

Unless it's the teachers who teach how to READ for the state test and show 
how to find answers, but NOT how to fully comprehend.  There are a few 
teachers on staff who believe that bilge....

Bill