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McDermott, Mark – Science Teacher, 2010
Writing-to-learn activities are designed to use writing as a process in which students generate and clarify understanding of scientific concepts for themselves, rather than simply communicating with a teacher for evaluation. Instead of having students parrot science facts back to the instructor, writing-to-learn activities focus on the production…
Descriptors: Writing Assignments, Writing Across the Curriculum, Scientific Concepts, Biology