ch. 8

Chapter 8

Why is writing important?

Writing helps a student think critically about a subject and produce something that displays their understanding.

“Writing is a true complement to reading when it enables students to clarify and think critically about concepts they encounter in reading.” (p.215)

“Writing requires abstract thinking, synthesis, and the ability and skill to apply several discrete skills.” (p.214)

On –demand writing is writing according to a given prompt.  It is often for high-stakes testing.

Authentic writing is writing for a purpose that expands beyond the classroom.  Authentic writing engages the student and grabs their attention.  Blogs, wikis, and brochures for local museums are all examples of authentic writing.

What is the reading-writing connection?

This is when students write about what they are going to read about.  Then the students read and write about what they read.  This allows students to make connections and clarify anything they were confused about.

Cognitive strategies are categorized as rehearsal strategies, elaboration strategies, organizational strategies, and comprehension-monitoring strategies.

Emergent literacy is early reading and writing and can contain inventive spelling and pictures.

Process writing is where the student follows precise steps to create a final piece of writing.

Rubrics- instruments for assessment

*They also provide focus, direction, and clarification for the student.  They help the student understand what will make a piece of writing successful.

Computers can help students in the writing process.

Writing and the Par Framework

Preparation:  cubing, brain writing, quick write, free write, student-generated questions

Assistance:  learning logs, written conversation, annotations, poetry, cinquain, first-person summary

Reflection:  guided writing procedure, content-focused drama, collaborative writing, C3B4Me, Gist, short statements, graded reflective writing

Source:  
Richardson, J. S., Morgan, R. F., & Fleener, C. 2012. Reading to learn in the content areas. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Publishing Co