Writing across the Curriculum by Linda Fiorella https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC The resources on this Padlet have been selected to help teachers in all disciplines teach and utilize writing in their classes. They include resources on writing across the curriculum, writing in specific disciplines, and mentor texts for teaching writing. As you read through the resources, be prepared to discuss how you might use these resources to help you implement more writing in your classroom. en-us 2015-08-04 03:12:14 UTC 2018-03-08 20:18:48 UTC hello@padlet.com Writing in the Disciplines ljfiorella https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65307661 (Even When You're Not a Writing Teacher)

Fisher and Frey with some very practical advice for all teachers!

]]> 2015-08-04 03:22:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65307661 The Writing across the Curriculum (WAC) Warehouse ljfiorella https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65307712 Lots of resources and additional links on this site to answer the most common questions and provide support.

]]> 2015-08-04 03:25:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65307712 Mentors for Writing ljfiorella https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65307768 If you haven't used mentor texts and are unfamiliar with them, you're in for a treat. Mentor texts should be the basis for all writing instruction

]]> 2015-08-04 03:27:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65307768 Writing in Science ljfiorella https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65307829 Videos, articles, ideas...everything science teachers could ask for to help them teach writing in their classes.

]]> 2015-08-04 03:30:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65307829 Writing in Social Studies ljfiorella https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65307856 Videos, articles, and links to other sites that provide a wealth of information on writing in social studies.

]]> 2015-08-04 03:31:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65307856 Writing in English and Languages ljfiorella https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65307922 Support for writing memoirs, essays, and about literature.

]]> 2015-08-04 03:34:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65307922 Writing in Physical Ed/Health ljfiorella https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65307957 Think of all the articles you see on health and physical conditioning. Here's a resource that will provide lots of help for getting students to write in this content area.

]]> 2015-08-04 03:36:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65307957 Writing in the Arts ljfiorella https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65308016 Music, Art, and Drama: resources and links to authentic writing in these fields.

]]> 2015-08-04 03:38:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65308016 Writing to Learn ljfiorella https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65308082 What does writing to learn mean? How is that different from learning to write? Find out here.

]]> 2015-08-04 03:40:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65308082 Writing Next ljfiorella https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65308221 This summary lists the most important steps for improving writing.

]]> 2015-08-04 03:42:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65308221 National Writing Project:  Writing across the Curriculum ljfiorella https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65308350 NWP is acknowledged as the forerunner for quality writing instruction. Lots of great resources here.

]]> 2015-08-04 03:45:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65308350 Writing across the Curriculum by Steve Peha ljfiorella https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65308512 This lengthy article provides a wealth of information about all aspects of teaching writing

]]> 2015-08-04 03:49:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65308512 Using Mentor Texts to Motivate and Support Student Writers ljfiorella https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65308624 Mentor text provides rationale and relevance for writing. This resource from Edutopia is one to definitely check out.

]]> 2015-08-04 03:53:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65308624 Always Write:  "Mentor Texts" ljfiorella https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65308791 A teacher's blog that includes specific titles and sections of books that he uses for mentor texts. If you haven't used mentor texts, this is a wonderful introduction and guide.

]]> 2015-08-04 03:57:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65308791 Writing Strategies for Students with ADHD ljfiorella https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65309258 Some students struggle with writing more than others. This article from Edutopia provides specific strategies to use with ADHD kids who can't seem to get their ideas organized.

]]> 2015-08-04 04:08:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65309258 Examples of Writing to Learn ljfiorella https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65347751 Lists and links of specific WtL activities that can be easily implemented in classrooms.

]]> 2015-08-04 21:10:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65347751 Mentor Texts ljfiorella https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65348119 Probably the MOST important item you can bring to your writing lesson.

]]> 2015-08-04 21:23:34 UTC https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65348119 Making the Most of Mentor Texts ljfiorella https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65350497 This ASCD Ed Leadership article by Kelly Gallagher, a leading expert on secondary writing, is a must read.

]]> 2015-08-04 22:23:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65350497 Penny Kittle: Mentor Texts ljfiorella https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65350726 A great list of potential mentor texts to use in your classroom.

]]> 2015-08-04 22:29:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65350726 pro/con.org ljfiorella https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65351988 A website devoted to showing two sides of popular, controversial issues.

]]> 2015-08-04 23:11:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65351988 Issues and Viewpoints ljfiorella https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65352364 This website provides links to a variety of sites that provide information on issues and topics of interest. Links include New York Times, factcheck.org, Issues in Science and Technology, etc.

]]> 2015-08-04 23:20:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65352364 Writing in the Content Areas ljfiorella https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65364879 Another WAC site, but with some different links and ideas.

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  • Every Teacher's Guide from Harvey Daniels (Heinemann). This pdf file includes select pages with great writing ideas from the book.

]]> 2015-08-05 03:04:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65364998 Why Teach Writing in the Content Areas? ljfiorella https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65365129 This article from ASCD offers answers to this often asked question with specific ideas for how to do it.

]]> 2015-08-05 03:07:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65365129 A Range of Writing Across Content Areas ljfiorella https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65365284 An article from Reading Rockets by Fisher and Frey.

]]> 2015-08-05 03:10:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65365284 How Important Is Teaching Literacy in All Content Areas? ljfiorella https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65365342 This article from Edutopia clearly identifies WHY literacy must be taught throughout the curriculum.

]]> 2015-08-05 03:13:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65365342 Content Area Writing Troubleshooting ljfiorella https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65365405 This document by Jim Burke from Scholastic's Teacher's Essential Guide Series is a must read for teachers feeling less than qualified to teach writing in their classes.

]]> 2015-08-05 03:15:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65365405 North Carolina High School Handbook for Teaching Writing across the Curriculum ljfiorella https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65365484 This is a very thorough, lengthy document with some excellent information.

]]> 2015-08-05 03:19:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65365484 Writing in the Content Areas:  A Pathway to Critical Thinking ljfiorella https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65365588 An excellent practical guide with specific activities to implement in your classroom. From Wyoming Department of Education.

]]> 2015-08-05 03:22:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65365588 3 Strategies to Improve Student Writing Instantly ljfiorella https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65521096 Article from Edutopia with easily implemented strategies.

]]> 2015-08-08 01:32:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65521096 Using Mentor Texts to Motivate and Support Student Writers ljfiorella https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65521115 Another article from Edutopia with some excellent ideas and links.

]]> 2015-08-08 01:34:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65521115 Science Notebooks ljfiorella https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65558761 Lots of information on science notebooks and journals, including examples.

]]> 2015-08-10 00:59:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65558761 Great Depression Images ljfiorella https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65559668 Look through these images of the Great Depression and talk about what they portray. Then write captions for five of them, demonstrating your understanding of the major events, issues, and impacts of the Depression on America.

]]> 2015-08-10 01:22:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65559668 Moving Writers ljfiorella https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65615320 Move the Writer. Move the writing. Great ideas on mentor text.

]]> 2015-08-10 20:08:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65615320 Writer with Mentors ljfiorella https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65615432 Link to Ch 1 & 2 Preview.

]]> 2015-08-10 20:12:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65615432 They Say, I Say. ljfiorella https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65615753 Graff and Birkenstein. Looking for way to structure argument? This little book, which includes templates, is a great resource.

]]> 2015-08-10 20:21:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65615753 Literacy in the Digital Age: ljfiorella https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65990798 Five Effective Tools

]]> 2015-08-15 20:38:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/65990798 Writing is Thinking ljfiorella https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/66886496 writingisthinking.org

]]> 2015-08-25 01:13:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/66886496 10 Pedagogical Must-Reads for Workshop Teachers ljfiorella https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/88500977 from Three Teachers Talk: Readers and Writers Workshop. Includes the BEST books on secondary writing...not only for English teachers!

]]> 2016-01-09 22:47:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/88500977 10 Surefire Ways to Remove Writing Roadblocks ljfiorella https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/88775636 From Regie Routman, one of my favorite experts on writing.

]]> 2016-01-11 23:31:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/88775636 Easy Writer Resources ljfiorella https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/88775749 Some great resources on a variety of writing topics, including argument writing.

]]> 2016-01-11 23:34:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/88775749 Facts on the Teaching of Grammar ljfiorella https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/88775924 from Heinemann, a summary of the research that ALL English teachers--and anyone worried about teaching writing--should read!

]]> 2016-01-11 23:37:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/88775924 Argumentative Essay:  Editing and Revising ljfiorella https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/91035836 Includes video and article from PBS Learning Media

]]> 2016-01-25 17:07:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/91035836 Readers Response to Frame a Unit ljfiorella https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/92352233 from Three Teachers Talk, this is actually from an article by Penny Kittle.

]]> 2016-02-01 16:46:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/92352233 4 Reasons to Write by Hand ljfiorella https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/106133614 2016-04-16 15:08:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/106133614 Is The Five Paragraph Essay History? ljfiorella https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/116012682 A MUST read!!]]> 2016-07-06 16:22:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/116012682 How Dialogue Journals Build Relationships ljfiorella https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/119650380 Love this idea for ALL content areas!]]> 2016-08-24 17:22:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/119650380 Why Every Class Should Be Cross Curricular ljfiorella https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/133036929 2016-10-25 15:05:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/133036929 Is the Five Paragraph Essay Dead? ljfiorella https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/WAC/wish/200187422 If you're on the fence on this topic, read this piece that provides clear reasons for not supporting it...

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