What do you want students to know and be able to do in terms of writing? by Katherine Branley https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd A succesful MVHS students would be able to... en-us 2018-05-23 05:32:37 UTC 2024-10-28 14:07:18 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263384014 State their argument clearly and provide evidence that supports their argument. ]]> 2018-05-24 15:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263384014 https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263384046 Structure]]> 2018-05-24 15:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263384046 https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263384084 MVHS writers should know the different types of essays.]]> 2018-05-24 15:17:26 UTC https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263384084 Find evidence from a text/source to support their argument https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263384139 2018-05-24 15:17:35 UTC https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263384139 https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263384234  ]]> 2018-05-24 15:17:53 UTC https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263384234 https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263384350 1. The different types of essays; how they are the same and how they are different...
2. The function of the different parts of an essay: introduction, thesis statement, topic sentence, evidence, commentary, transitions, and conclusions.
3. That there is more to writing than just essays...]]> 2018-05-24 15:18:13 UTC https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263384350 Students should know the different types of writing and what each types requires. https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263384358 2018-05-24 15:18:15 UTC https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263384358 Students should be able to be able to differentiate between writing types, understanding conventions and then being skilled enough to adjust style and approach. https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263384419 2018-05-24 15:18:24 UTC https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263384419 https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263384501 Introduce quotes/evidence cohesively ]]> 2018-05-24 15:18:37 UTC https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263384501 MVHS writers should be able to coherently formulate and express their ideas. https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263384544 2018-05-24 15:18:44 UTC https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263384544 https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263384557 They should be able to break down essay prompts.]]> 2018-05-24 15:18:45 UTC https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263384557 Ss should be able to structure/organize writing into paragraphs. https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263384589 2018-05-24 15:18:51 UTC https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263384589 How to properly cite their sources or know where to look in order to do so. (MLA/A https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263384609 2018-05-24 15:18:53 UTC https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263384609 Organization https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263384698 Start with common organization threads from English 1, and slowly pull back scaffolding as the students progress through the years. ]]> 2018-05-24 15:19:07 UTC https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263384698 different types of writing https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263384760 expository, narrative, argumentative, rhetorical]]> 2018-05-24 15:19:16 UTC https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263384760 https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263384900 Practice, practice, practice]]> 2018-05-24 15:19:39 UTC https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263384900 https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263384908 Use correct punctuation, grammar, and spelling...I know this is asking a lot, but these kids are killing me!]]> 2018-05-24 15:19:40 UTC https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263384908 Teach how to integrate quotes into an essay including how to cite https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263384951 2018-05-24 15:19:47 UTC https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263384951 https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263385018 Work on the writing process as a whole (outlines, first drafts, peer/self edits).]]> 2018-05-24 15:19:59 UTC https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263385018 https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263385144 Types of writing, how to cite, and formatting.]]> 2018-05-24 15:20:21 UTC https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263385144 Writing https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263385166 MVHS writers should know how to express themselves through properly formatted sentences (punctuation), paragraphs and writing assignments. ]]> 2018-05-24 15:20:24 UTC https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263385166 Proofread their own papers! https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263385170 2018-05-24 15:20:24 UTC https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263385170 Be able to make a claim & support that claim with facts from the text not just offer empty opinions. Opinions without facts to support them are no where https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263385211 2018-05-24 15:20:30 UTC https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263385211 Provide an essay frame that shows the expected structure and gradually release the scaffolding as they get more proficient. https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263385233 2018-05-24 15:20:34 UTC https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263385233 https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263385237 write on demand (timed writes)]]> 2018-05-24 15:20:35 UTC https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263385237 Title This! https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263385299 Students should know point ad purpose behind different writing approaches, should know distinctions of conventions, and should know standard grammatical usages.]]> 2018-05-24 15:20:44 UTC https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263385299 https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263385310 MVHS writers should be able to organize and essay with the basic "Jane Schaferesque" structure of a by their junior year and know how to "break" the style during their senior year. Students should be able to choose the strongest pieces of evidence to support their argument and be able to explain their reasoning clearly. ]]> 2018-05-24 15:20:47 UTC https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263385310 produce writing that is organized, clear, well supported, sentence variety https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263385317 2018-05-24 15:20:48 UTC https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263385317 I do, we do, you do types of modeling and scaffolding...but not so much that they are never released to do it themselves https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263385342 2018-05-24 15:20:49 UTC https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263385342 https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263385361 Common organization and practice]]> 2018-05-24 15:20:54 UTC https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263385361 https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263385453 Come up with better titles (not just "The Great Gatsby Essay")]]> 2018-05-24 15:21:07 UTC https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263385453 properly integrate quotes https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263385499 2018-05-24 15:21:15 UTC https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263385499 https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263385525 1. Structure their argument in a logical way...
2. Successfully express their ideas through the use of rich language...
3. Use proper grammar and sentence variety...]]> 2018-05-24 15:21:18 UTC https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263385525 We need to supply the supporting tools (organizers, models) and provide inspiration. https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263385604 2018-05-24 15:21:33 UTC https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263385604 Write, write, and write some more! https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263385660 2018-05-24 15:21:43 UTC https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263385660 Execute-make a claim based on the text with quotes (concrete facts) to support their understanding of the text and be able explain how their claim is accurate with the foundation of facts. https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263385683 2018-05-24 15:21:47 UTC https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263385683 https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263385760 Help them feel comfortable sharing their writing and asking for help]]> 2018-05-24 15:21:55 UTC https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263385760 Capitalize proper nouns and use ending punctuation https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263385798 2018-05-24 15:22:00 UTC https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263385798 Look at samples of good writing https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263385817 2018-05-24 15:22:04 UTC https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263385817 MVHS writers should know the definitions of claim/thesis, evidence, and analysis. Definitions of claim, evidence, and analysis need to be made painfully explicit to students. cmcarbonneau https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263385879 2018-05-24 15:22:14 UTC https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263385879 https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263385884 Create engaging prompts that require critical thinking]]> 2018-05-24 15:22:15 UTC https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263385884 Needs https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263385896 Let's come together. Right now. Over writing conventions.]]> 2018-05-24 15:22:16 UTC https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263385896 Eventually write without a structured organizer https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263385913 2018-05-24 15:22:18 UTC https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263385913 https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263385992 Read and analyze good models of writing, quickwrites, outlines, graphic organizers, timely feedback on shorter pieces of writing. ]]> 2018-05-24 15:22:29 UTC https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263385992 Parts 'n' Practice https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263386009 instruction in the different paragraphs, knowing what elements are involved in the different paragraphs... and DO IT!]]> 2018-05-24 15:22:30 UTC https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263386009 Give examples of good writing and real life examples of writing https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263386205 2018-05-24 15:23:01 UTC https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263386205 https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263386278 Vary their sentence length]]> 2018-05-24 15:23:13 UTC https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263386278 Break it down with analogies (examples) which makes sense to the students perhaps from their real life experience. https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263386474 2018-05-24 15:23:39 UTC https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263386474 https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263386756 WRITE MORE, but it doesn't HAVE to be essays all of the time. One-pagers, speeches, quickwrites, etc are all valuable forms of writing that help them get to where we want them to be. ]]> 2018-05-24 15:24:17 UTC https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263386756 https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263386986 Write more often]]> 2018-05-24 15:24:54 UTC https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263386986 https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263387013 Mentor text, practice writing, feedback ]]> 2018-05-24 15:24:59 UTC https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263387013 Be able to transition between informal and formal writing https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263387178 2018-05-24 15:25:25 UTC https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263387178 Hardest Core https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263396647 Writing is a process]]> 2018-05-24 15:50:43 UTC https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263396647 Students need feedback AS they write, not just after they are finished. https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263397130 2018-05-24 15:52:08 UTC https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263397130 Students are still learning HOW to write https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263397151 2018-05-24 15:52:13 UTC https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263397151 https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263397199 As teachers we should be focused on teaching them that writing is a process. If we use writing purely as a product, we are missing the opportunity to teach them through their own mistakes. ]]> 2018-05-24 15:52:22 UTC https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263397199 cmcarbonneau https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263397475 Teaching writing is a formative assessment rather than a summative assessment.]]> 2018-05-24 15:53:17 UTC https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263397475 The process of writing is as important as the finished product. https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263397514 2018-05-24 15:53:25 UTC https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263397514 Google docs are the now and later in student writing. https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263398390 2018-05-24 15:55:58 UTC https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263398390 Process https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263398575 working with students as they write (in the classroom) can be very effective for improving writing as they write]]> 2018-05-24 15:56:34 UTC https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263398575 It's about the process https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263399060 I can't expect them to learn how to write well if I'm not working closely with them throughout the entire process, which will take multiple drafts and lots of feedback. I also need to give them the freedom to play and try to break the formulaic rules of writing (when they're ready) without a detriment to their grade.]]> 2018-05-24 15:58:10 UTC https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263399060 https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263403204 2018-05-24 16:11:05 UTC https://padlet.com/branleyk/n7ra7crmogtd/wish/263403204