Hello, I have already been using some of these techniques; however, this learning unit has really emphasized their importance and brought them into focus more. For example, before teaching students to write a thesis statement, topic sentence, or body paragraph, I have students examine entire essays, since this is my ultimate goal, to have them write an entire essay. Also, before I begin my class, I write the learning objectives for the class period on the board.

Hello, It is important that students practice writing for different situations and audiences. Today's students do plenty of informal writing in their emails, blogs, and web pages.