Quick-writes: Everything You Need to Know

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This is an informal method of writing which helps verify if students have foreknowledge of certain topics. This can help to know the areas from which to start teaching and to plan the lessons to be taught. It also helps in assessing students’ understanding of the new concepts that have been taught.
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can be assigned during class or as short, out-of-class assignments. These help students remember, manage, and organize information and can be utilized in classroom lessons to help them communicate their experiences, thoughts, and reactions to what they’re learning and reading.

Some key benefits of using quick writes include:

Improving the volume of low-stakes writing: Many students come under the category of reluctant writers because they don’t establish a personal connection with the writing they carry out for grades or don’t have confidence. Teachers can help students gain confidence by lowering the stakes using quick writes.

Developing soft skills beyond literacy: While literacy development is very important to students, teachers also need to help them develop as human beings. Quick writes that promote communication, creativity, critical thinking, understanding, mindfulness, empathy, and even collaboration help students achieve both of these.

Resetting students’ approach to writing: Many students seem to approach their writing in a stagnant or predictable way or suffer from writers’ block. When they’re asked to initiate different writing pieces weekly or daily, the blank paper becomes less frightening. Students can experiment with different entry points, play around with multiple ideas and not worry about developing a long-term relationship with a piece they might not love. The focus remains on the process instead of the product, so they remain more in tune with the way they approach the writing.

Strengthening relationships between the students: By helping students learn how to share their quick writes in a respectful and safe environment, teachers can create a community that learns to support each other and feel invested in everybody’s success. Writing often makes students feel vulnerable. Appreciating that vulnerability in others may break down barriers and help students see each other more compassionately.

Teachers can use the following ideas for using quick writes in classrooms.

Promoting reflection: Teachers can use quick writes to inspire students to write honestly about themselves. Self-reflection can help students make wiser choices and increase their self-awareness.

Encouraging critical thinking: Students in several disciplines are asked to write research papers, essays, and speeches where they need to take a stand on a particular issue. They need to be able to make a claim and back up their position logically and clearly. Teachers can use quick writes to help students develop critical thinking by examining different points of view.

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