Mod 6: Overview of Writing Instruction (book sold separately)

Description

Asynchronous Learning: Online Course Individual Module

This module provides an overview of effective writing instruction that can be applied across grades and subjects. 

• What do we know about writing? (teaching principles, research overview, AI, and writing instruction)
• Writing Frameworks: The Writing Rope, The Not-So-Simple-View of Writing
• Writing in the Content Areas (using writing to learn, role of content teachers)
• Types of writing assignments – quick writes, responding to text, teacher-generated prompts
• Mentor Text as Models for Writing
• Stages of the Writing Process (think, plan, write, revise; awareness of task, audience, purpose)
• Strategy Instruction and Scaffolds:
  • Think Stage: gathering information and ideas into notes
  • Plan Stage: graphic organizer to plan structure
  • Write Stage: writing templates
  • Revise Stage: revising for content and conventions
• Revision: Teacher and Peer Feedback
• Using a Writing Assignment Guide (WAG)

Estimated time: 4 hours