Why is writing important for students’ growth?

By Brian Baptista

b.baptista@copublica.dk

Writing is a medium of human communication that involves the representation of a language with written symbols. Writing may be defined as any conventional system of marks or signs that represents the utterances of a language. It is essential for growth because writing makes students focus on phonics, comprehension, mechanics, developing their voice or perspective, and communicating this perspective to others.

Here are the 7 benefits of writing.

1 - Writing stimulates the mind and helps boost brain activities.
2 - Students tend to store much more information when they write.
3 - Writing sharpens the mind and increases focus.
4 - Allow students to acquire a better hold on the language.
5 – It boosts imagination and helps a child think out of the box.
6 – Improves communication
7- Effective writing skills include the ability to improve students’ grades.

Balanced Literacy focuses on developing reading and effective writing as an authentic method of communication. Writing improves comprehension and critical thinking amongst students and hence it is extremely important for students' growth.