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 * The Big Ideas **

"Why do I have to learn this? When will I use this again?"
 Teachers hear these questions all the time, and I am fortunate that writing is a subject that most of us use on a daily basis. Because not everyone thinks about the "elements of writing" daily, I have posted some "Big Ideas" that illustrate the reasons we take this class:  The Big Ideas for Writing Class
 * Clear, effective communication is an essential life skill.
 * Research answers thought-provoking questions and forces us to ask more.
 * Knowing your audience and purpose are keys to communicating well.
 * Revising and editing are a continual process when writing well.