tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5052803425224826089.post2152289146186783947..comments2023-09-25T01:15:36.894-07:00Comments on The Two Rs: Writing on Demandshannonstoneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03732140813186253428noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5052803425224826089.post-52860743280118020512009-03-12T12:42:00.000-07:002009-03-12T12:42:00.000-07:00I agree with you about the free choice on topics, ...I agree with you about the free choice on topics, but I believe that students should certainly be explicitly taught different formats, and the expectations of each. Persuasive essay, Informative essay, Comparison essays, and etc.<BR/><BR/>Each format, from blog, to poetry, to formal letter has it's purpose and design, but students should be free to write on a topic that they feel passionate about. I imagine that would make it more engaging for teachers as well.<BR/><BR/>D-Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com