Teaching Gifted Students to Write Well

http://resources.prufrock.com/GiftedEducationBlog/tabid/56/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/468/Teaching-Gifted-Students-to-Write-Well.aspx As we explore areas of giftedness here at Talent Talk, a common theme occurs: gifted students still need guided instruction, and writing is no exception.  From book reports to college admission essays to cover letters, good writing is a skill that will be valuable to them their entire school (and professional) career. Check out this post from Joel McIntosh about paying extra attention to teaching writing to gifted students. Gifted students may be talented in many areas, but a little extra practice can go a long way. Does your child like to write? Consider using some of the resources in the post above & have a creative writing workshop with your child this summer. What other fun writing-coaching ideas have you tried?