Writing Across the Curriculum Strategy

Basic WAC Strategy

Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) is an approach that attempts to weave writing assignments throughout all content areas. In most K-2 classrooms, this comes naturally, and includes drawing, talking, and writing.

Writing to Learn (WTL) is a supporting method, "based on the observation that students’ thought and understanding can grow and clarify through the process of writing" (Bazerman, et al., p. 3). To be effective in classrooms with young students, a shared experience can be followed by verbal discussion, and then a whole-group or individual time of writing.

• see a list of activity ideas for primary (grades K-2)
• see a list of activity ideas for intermediate (grades 3-5)
• see a list of activity ideas for secondary (grades 6-12)

Bazerman, Charles, & Joseph Little, & Lisa Bethel, & Teri Chavkin, & Danielle Fouquette, & Janet Garufis, (2005). Reference Guide to Writing Across the Curriculum. West Lafayette, IN: Parlor Press.

visit other WAC resources:

• what is WAC
• WAC strategies
• WAC links