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Writing to be Read: Kids on the Move
By Phyllis C. Murray

In 1986 I was introduced to the Writing Workshop at
Teachers College Columbia. I have continued to attend the
workshops because they are absolutely brilliant. I am
indebted to Lucy Caulkins because each year new authors
emerge from the classroom. The kids are on the move because
they are making Reading/Writing connections, daily. They
are also immersed in the best literature possible (which
Lucy Caulkins advocates).

The voices of our students need to be heard. Therefore, in
an effort to provide an audience for our writers, beyond
the perimeters of the classroom, the writers compete in
contests throughout the nation..and win. They also submit
their pieces of literature to periodicals. And finally,
webpages are created to celebrate their efforts and
accomplishments.

Our students are ready for any challenge. They are
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