5 Reasons Writing Leads To Mastery

Writing is a subskill that underscores each academic subject, as well as learning in general.  The need for writing ability cannot be questioned, nor can it be neglected.  

Here are 5 reasons why writing is needed for mastery learning to occur:

1.  Writing is a tool for evaluation.

• Pinpoints weaknesses and strengths for teacher and student.
• Avoids the pressure and negative associations with testing.
• Identifies interests and preferences.
• Assists with creating an education plan.

2.  Writing fosters positive outcomes.

• The simple act of writing regularly improves ability.
• Establishing a writing habit encourages a productive activity.  
• It allows you to safely and positively express emotions.
• Writing provides inspiration.

3.  Writing organizes thoughts.

• Creates a visual of ideas.
• Ideas are less likely to be lost.
• Identifies what is known and unknown.

4.  Writing is a base skill.

• Writing ability gives you a go-to skill.
• Use writing to find solutions.

5.  Writing makes it stick.

Writing aids in submitting information to the long-term memory (mastery): 

• It incorporates multiple senses.
• Creates mental images.
• Is a form of revisiting concepts.

More information on mastery:

• Mastery Teaching Simplified
• Time To Get Personal!
• The Setting
• Connect, Apply, Repeat
• Panoramic View

Class Discussion

What are the areas in your curriculum where writing could be introduced? 

Happy Homeschooling!

Mrs. Redd