Writing instruction should occur across disciplines, not just in English. The National Writing Project provides strategies for developing writing assignments and grading rubrics to help non-language teachers incorporate writing. There are two types of writing - writing to learn through taking notes or journals, and public writing to demonstrate knowledge. Blogs and wikis can be used in the classroom to engage students accustomed to social media for writing assignments.

1. Barbara StoutamoreDay Educational ConsultingTeaching Writing Across the Curriculum

2. Reasons for Not Teaching WritingWriting instruction belongs in English

3. A discipline doesn’t lend itself to writing.

4. Non-language arts teachers are uncomfortable correcting grammar.Strategies from National Writing ProjectGuide teachers to develop pertinent writing assignments

5. Help teachers understand how to grade these assignmentsTwo Types of WritingWriting to learn

6. Public writingBlogs and WikisStudents use social media daily.