For decades, we’ve been trying to improve students’ reading comprehension and writing ability. But we haven’t seen much in terms of results.

When we talk about literacy block, we often use “reading time” synonymously for this part of our day. Imagine if that shifted and we called this time “writing block” instead, and folded in all skills toward building the final outcome of writing rather than primarily reading.

What do you do if too many students are not successful as a result of your reading instruction? Give them additional assignments? Refer them to special education?