Students and Teachers at Work: Writing in Gifted and Talented Programs addresses the need for a good, solid writing program within gifted and talented classrooms. The article discusses what schools are doing wrong and what content, process, and product modifications need to occur. Specific guidelines are given and concrete suggestions. offered emphasizing the process of writing so that students capitalize on their talents. All ideas can work in pull-out programs or within the regular classroom.
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