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Where has the joy of writing gone and how do we get it back for our children?

  • Written by Edwin Creely, Lecturer in literacy and English education, Monash University
Where has the joy of writing gone and how do we get it back for our children?Writing for pleasure improves long-term learning outcomes in a range of areas, including maths and science.www.shutterstock.com

NAPLAN results indicate a decline in students’ ability to write. Outcomes in literacy, including writing, affect student achievement across multiple subject areas (including maths and science).

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