Opinion: ELA Instruction Needs to Change

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Source: The Hechinger Report
This opinion argues that students need authentic, knowledge-rich writing tasks, not just five-paragraph templates. Teachers also need training to assign grade-level work without “watering down” expectations.
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Bottom line: Writing instruction must balance rigor with support. Students rise to high expectations when given scaffolds and models; formulaic, simplified assignments only cap their potential.

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