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10. Because THEY say so.
From the National Commission on Writing’s report, “The Neglected R”, April 2003 — “We suggest more use of out-of-school time for writing. From elementary school on, students should be expected to produce written work as part of their normal homework assignments. Just 15 minutes of writing four nights a week would add 33 percent to the amount of time the average elementary student spends writing. Parents should be writing partners with their children sharing their own writing with them and reviewing written work as their children complete it. Research is crystal clear. Schools that do well insist that their students write every day and that teachers provide regular and timely feedback with the support of parents.”
9. Good Health.
Asking students to write at home every day promotes a healthy, life-long habit. Journal writing homework allows children to take time for self-reflection, a rare commodity in these busy times.
8. It’s the real world.
Home is where a child witnesses real world literacy for the first time. The more authentic writing they see happening at home, the less they will ask, “But why do I need to know this?” Teachers can take advantage of the writing already in place: lists, letters, notes, emails, etc.
7. Family bonding.
Family writing homework assignments can strengthen bonds within families by providing opportunities for positive interactions, and avenues to discussion and communication within the family.
6. Security.
Time spent together working on a family writing assignment will create secure kids and enhance self-esteem, in turn establishing a child ready to learn at school and at home.
5. Parent Cooperation.
Writing homework designed to educate and involve parents in the writing process will enable parents to understand teacher expectations, to speak a common language, and to effectively guide their children in writing.
4. Parent Education.
Parents will come to recognize which writing skills are age-appropriate and will be able to work along side the teacher more effectively to challenge or bolster writers.
3. Influencing Home Habits.
Students who come from a language-rich home have an easier time learning to read and write.
2. Future Success.
Reading and writing skills have a direct correlation to a child’s future job success, socio-economic condition, and general quality of life. Enlist all the help you can find to ensure student success in learning these important basic skills. . . .and the top reason to involve parents in student writing activities is. . .
1. Parents are a child’s first and most influential teachers.
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