Fostering “Good” Writers: Making Writing Meaningful

In order to address the misconception that "good" writing equals errorfree writing, this article reports the need for students to create meaningful works of—writing. Students who struggle with aspects such as grammar, usage, and mechanics often describe themselves as bad writers or claim that they don't like writing.—By implementing relevant writing projects in the English classroom, students are able to see how writing works in the real world. Teachers should recognize that—writing is situational and tailor their expectations to meet the needs of both their students and the writing situation. Specific writing assignments and projects—are described.