In Two Roads Diverged and I Took Both: Meaningful Writing Instruction in an Age of Testing Melanie Mayer presents theories research and practical ideas for writing instruction specifically in the areas of: the reading-writing connection writing as a social act grammar instruction teaching mainstreamed special education and English Language Learners and assessment. When writing instructors stay informed of apply and connect current research-based best practices in the classroom writing becomes meaningful for students as part of language literacy and communication.