Executive Function (EF) is a term used to describe a collection of cognitive and behavioral tendencies that aid in planning, time management, organization, and other self-regulatory processes. Students with deficient executive function struggle with many academic tasks. Executive Functioning deficits reveal themselves in lost assignments, scattered ideas, task avoidance, and cognitive or emotional overwhelm.

Some students become so overwhelmed that they procrastinate, leaving assignments until the last minute and rushing to finish. Others feel embarrassed or discouraged when they compare themselves to peers who seem more confident. Over time, writing can begin to feel intimidating -even shame-inducing - rather than empowering. So what actually helps students grow into stronger writers? Clear, explicit instruction.

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If we use the etymology of dysgraphia (the history of the word as well as it’s language of origin), we find that it comes from the Greek words dys meaning "impaired" and graphía meaning "writing by hand" we can see that describes an avoidance when it comes to writing. Dysgraphia can also be a neurological disorder and learning disability that affects the ability to write with coherence. 

Breaking the writing process into smaller, manageable steps can make it feel more achievable, especially for students with executive function difficulties. Writing can often feel overwhelming for these students especially when faced with a big assignment.

This article explores the importance of teaching writing as a transferable skill and provides practical strategies for implementation.

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The What, How, and Why strategy is a powerful tool for effective note-taking. Let's take a look at how this strategy works.

Knowing how write an email to your teacher, professor, or a school administrator in a polite and concise way is a must-have skill.

Most of us have experienced a time when we have an essay or writing assignment that is due that is looming over us like a storm cloud, we try to put it out of our minds but no matter how hard we try it remains!

You’d be surprised with how many ideas you can come up with once you let go of the pressure to write in complete sentences or to write a specific amount!