I'm wondering if anyone else finds the writing feedback to be lacking in your schools, and if so, do you:
* step in yourself to help (not so lazy!)
* use a writing tutor
* send your child to a writing camp
* give them extra writing assignments at home (that might be either truly "school-like" or more natural, like writing letters to Grandma that really describe a vacation, etc)
* encourage them to participate in writing competitions
* other??
This is a great topic, and these are great suggestions.
other -
study grammar or vocabulary
read and use '6+1 writing traits' to develop a language about writing so you can discuss the work of other writers
read favorite books and go online and do fan-writing
find an online fourm on a favorite topic and contribute
polish typing skills
