Week 12 Notes & Reflections by Savannah S. https://padlet.com/savvy_simms/kbp24vwjqppg Made with serendipity en-us 2018-04-14 23:38:50 UTC 2025-12-24 05:44:33 UTC hello@padlet.com Chapter 5: savvy_simms https://padlet.com/savvy_simms/kbp24vwjqppg/wish/251831173 Standards & Assessments for Writing]]> 2018-04-14 23:40:11 UTC https://padlet.com/savvy_simms/kbp24vwjqppg/wish/251831173 Assessment changes savvy_simms https://padlet.com/savvy_simms/kbp24vwjqppg/wish/251831236 Changes in assessments are being made to not only focus on conventions, but to have students show proficiency in reaching their audience from different points of view and for different purposes.]]> 2018-04-14 23:41:52 UTC https://padlet.com/savvy_simms/kbp24vwjqppg/wish/251831236 Standards savvy_simms https://padlet.com/savvy_simms/kbp24vwjqppg/wish/251831323 Teachers must find an efficient way to teach the standards that they learn in professional development in a way that is meaningful to students and will help them to grow as writers.]]> 2018-04-14 23:43:54 UTC https://padlet.com/savvy_simms/kbp24vwjqppg/wish/251831323 How do writing assessments vary? savvy_simms https://padlet.com/savvy_simms/kbp24vwjqppg/wish/251831406 The type of writing, they type and number of writing prompts, how the score of the assessment will affect the student and/or the school, and how the writing is judged.]]> 2018-04-14 23:45:40 UTC https://padlet.com/savvy_simms/kbp24vwjqppg/wish/251831406 savvy_simms https://padlet.com/savvy_simms/kbp24vwjqppg/wish/251831519 Making students write on a topic without giving them data or background information does not allow them to think critically.]]> 2018-04-14 23:48:09 UTC https://padlet.com/savvy_simms/kbp24vwjqppg/wish/251831519 savvy_simms https://padlet.com/savvy_simms/kbp24vwjqppg/wish/251831577 Assessments should be used to instruct, not only as a way to evaluate student writing]]> 2018-04-14 23:49:43 UTC https://padlet.com/savvy_simms/kbp24vwjqppg/wish/251831577 Writing samples should show: savvy_simms https://padlet.com/savvy_simms/kbp24vwjqppg/wish/251831722 1. How students organize information.
2. How students develop ideas.
3. If they can make a convincing argument.
4. If they can create an organized story line.]]> 2018-04-14 23:51:41 UTC https://padlet.com/savvy_simms/kbp24vwjqppg/wish/251831722 Involve students in the process! savvy_simms https://padlet.com/savvy_simms/kbp24vwjqppg/wish/251831790 This will give students a sense of responsibility in learning about writing standards and in producing their best work.]]> 2018-04-14 23:53:29 UTC https://padlet.com/savvy_simms/kbp24vwjqppg/wish/251831790 Records of Growth savvy_simms https://padlet.com/savvy_simms/kbp24vwjqppg/wish/251831866 2018-04-14 23:55:46 UTC https://padlet.com/savvy_simms/kbp24vwjqppg/wish/251831866 Recognition savvy_simms https://padlet.com/savvy_simms/kbp24vwjqppg/wish/251831884 It is important for both students and teachers to feel that their daily work is recognized and valued. ]]> 2018-04-14 23:56:17 UTC https://padlet.com/savvy_simms/kbp24vwjqppg/wish/251831884 savvy_simms https://padlet.com/savvy_simms/kbp24vwjqppg/wish/251831920 Make an effort to point out your students' strengths and how you have noticed that they have learned and grown.]]> 2018-04-14 23:57:26 UTC https://padlet.com/savvy_simms/kbp24vwjqppg/wish/251831920 Ability groups savvy_simms https://padlet.com/savvy_simms/kbp24vwjqppg/wish/251831976 These groups can make students feel that they are failures before they ever have a chance to excel and learn. They also may cause children in "high performing" groups to feel that they are better than their classmates.]]> 2018-04-14 23:58:46 UTC https://padlet.com/savvy_simms/kbp24vwjqppg/wish/251831976 Miles Olson quote I loved: savvy_simms https://padlet.com/savvy_simms/kbp24vwjqppg/wish/251832031 "The examiner pipes and the teacher must dance-- and the examiner sticks to the old tune. If the educational reformers really wish the dance altered they must turn their attention from the dancers to the musicians."]]> 2018-04-15 00:00:17 UTC https://padlet.com/savvy_simms/kbp24vwjqppg/wish/251832031 What should you record?! savvy_simms https://padlet.com/savvy_simms/kbp24vwjqppg/wish/251832143 - set goals for both yourself and your students.
- acquire information from student work and conversations from them and their parents.
- reflect on what does work as well as what does not work so that you can grow as a teacher!]]> 2018-04-15 00:03:09 UTC https://padlet.com/savvy_simms/kbp24vwjqppg/wish/251832143 Help students set goals, too! savvy_simms https://padlet.com/savvy_simms/kbp24vwjqppg/wish/251832234 - ask students to reflect during their writing process and after their pieces are complete.
- what problems did they have?
- how have they grown?
- what do they wish to improve?]]> 2018-04-15 00:05:21 UTC https://padlet.com/savvy_simms/kbp24vwjqppg/wish/251832234 G O A L S savvy_simms https://padlet.com/savvy_simms/kbp24vwjqppg/wish/251832297 Make sure that your goals for your students are clear to them and that you give them feedback throughout the process. Keep records of failures and successes so they can see their own growth.]]> 2018-04-15 00:07:01 UTC https://padlet.com/savvy_simms/kbp24vwjqppg/wish/251832297 References: savvy_simms https://padlet.com/savvy_simms/kbp24vwjqppg/wish/251832559  McCormick-Calkins, L. & Harwayne, S. (1991). Living between the lines. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann Educational Books, Inc.
Nagin, C. (2012). Because writing matters improving student writing in our schools. New York: Jossey Bass, A Wiley Imprint.

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