This document discusses the importance of teaching writing as its own skill in language curricula. It outlines some key characteristics of second language writing, noting that L2 writers benefit from structured planning time. The document then considers purposes and challenges of L2 writing instruction, such as uneven proficiency levels and plagiarism. It proposes using computer-mediated communication to increase motivation and lower anxiety. The rest of the document provides guidance on designing writing activities, including pre-, during-, and post-writing components, and assessing writing through various scoring methods.