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Today, students in English 200 explored\u00a0We Will Write,\u00a0<\/i>which is an online writing game\/platform that turns writing practice into a short, collaborative classroom activity. Mrs. Erica Muszynski and Miss Monica Rizzi chose to use WeWillWrite<\/em> on the first day of school to help students get back into the groove of writing in a fun, low-pressure way. After being away from school for the summer, the teachers wanted to ease students back into the classroom routine without overwhelming them with a formal writing assignment. The activity gave everyone an opportunity to write, share ideas, and participate while helping establish a positive writing environment from the very beginning. It also allowed the teachers to see how comfortable students were with writing and to get a sense of their writing abilities.<\/p>\n

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