and effort to teaching creative writing; - students do not write often enough and are seldom asked to write longer papers that demand analysis and interpretation; - digital technology, including word processors and computers, is not an integral part of most writing instruction in schools.

Plume explores the connection between literacy and the teaching and practice of writing, helping educators to take a more integrated approach to both. We’ve created it to maximize teachers’ classroom instruction time, while minimizing the effort that goes into planning and preparation.