I'm going to stand up for my students! They are WRITERS! Good ones, too! I am reading short stories and myths that are SO full of dialogue, strong word choice, figurative language, unique transitions, and more!
Just like reading, our students are at different places in writing. Do they need to put in time and effort and rereading and revising to write a strong piece of writing? Of course! BUT, they all know how to move forward and get better and better. Each student has their own unique writing voice, and I am proud of every single one of them.
Believe it when I say this: Our students are prepared to write, and they can! My heart is full right now ...