In the 2000s, why did writing become the "neglected R"?
A. Most writing was done with no expectation of revision.
B. Teachers realized writing was not a life skill.
C. Writing was not tested as reading and mathematics were.
D. The Common Core no longer stressed writing in the curriculum.
C/Explanation
A. This is true, but did not cause the neglect.
B. This is not true. Teachers valued writing, but felt they had little time to teach writing.
C. Writing was not tested to the degree that reading and mathematics were.
D. The Common Core did not emerge until 2010 . It rekindled some interest in writing.
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