PART 1 How do you assign/teach writing? How do you grade writing? What would you like from an online writing program that would help you? by Madeline Pan https://padlet.com/madeline_pan/harney PART 2 - At this point, how do you think you will use MY Access! to teach writing? What features of the program do you think will be most beneficial? How will you grade writing? en-us 2018-08-07 04:10:11 UTC 2018-08-08 16:58:43 UTC hello@padlet.com Ashley https://padlet.com/madeline_pan/harney/wish/272366110 I like to give students a mix of writing assignments: some for fun, some for academic reasons. I want to make sure students have choice so that they will be more motivated to write. I grade mostly for higher order concerns rather than worrying too much about lower order issues at first. I would like an online writing program that helps with lower order writing issues so that my students and I can focus on things like organization and ideas rather than grammar and spelling. ]]> 2018-08-08 16:50:30 UTC https://padlet.com/madeline_pan/harney/wish/272366110 Brittany :) masonbc https://padlet.com/madeline_pan/harney/wish/272366154 What I want from an online program: Something that the kids are used to is instant gratification. It is very time consuming to look at each individual paper and provide feedback in a timely manner. At this point the initial excitement of the assignment/essay has faded and students are less likely to revise and publish.]]> 2018-08-08 16:50:51 UTC https://padlet.com/madeline_pan/harney/wish/272366154 How do you assign/teach writing? jsrehmel https://padlet.com/madeline_pan/harney/wish/272366221 I like to teach writing by giving students something controversial to write about, so they have a personal interest in the writing. I also like to allow students the opportunity to write  within in a group so they don't feel overwhelmed in accomplishing so much at one time. - Jaime Marks ]]> 2018-08-08 16:51:15 UTC https://padlet.com/madeline_pan/harney/wish/272366221 Adam https://padlet.com/madeline_pan/harney/wish/272366245 To give students a chance to effectively revise DURING the writing process.]]> 2018-08-08 16:51:23 UTC https://padlet.com/madeline_pan/harney/wish/272366245 Amanda ;) https://padlet.com/madeline_pan/harney/wish/272366249 I try to assign writing in pieces, so it doesn’t seem so overwhelming. We work the intro, then conclusion, and once those are done we work in the body sections.
Grading writing is a slow process, so I have them peer review before I ever see it. ]]> 2018-08-08 16:51:26 UTC https://padlet.com/madeline_pan/harney/wish/272366249 L. Kromer https://padlet.com/madeline_pan/harney/wish/272366256 I try to assign a variety of writing that includes the full writing process. I like to include poetry, non-fiction essays and fiction storytelling. ]]> 2018-08-08 16:51:28 UTC https://padlet.com/madeline_pan/harney/wish/272366256 I use graphic organizers to teach structure. I utilize peer editing https://padlet.com/madeline_pan/harney/wish/272366285 2018-08-08 16:51:38 UTC https://padlet.com/madeline_pan/harney/wish/272366285 Mark K https://padlet.com/madeline_pan/harney/wish/272366306 I want to see a program that provides student-friendly, meaningful feedback.]]> 2018-08-08 16:51:44 UTC https://padlet.com/madeline_pan/harney/wish/272366306 I assign writing as parts to a whole. In the beginning of the year, I have them really focus on certain areas, i.e., introduction, transition words, and their conclusion (that way it makes it easier on me to grade). We progress through the year focusing on different areas of the essay and then at the end of the year they have a well-written essay (well, in theory anyway). I would love to have a writing program that helps me grade it, in order to give the students feedback in a timely manner msbrownissocool https://padlet.com/madeline_pan/harney/wish/272366324 2018-08-08 16:51:51 UTC https://padlet.com/madeline_pan/harney/wish/272366324 Part 1 vandysm https://padlet.com/madeline_pan/harney/wish/272366337 I assign writing by pairing it with a text that my department is teaching. 
Unfortunately, I grade writing slowly. Having 35 students per class takes a lot of time if you want to provide valuable feedback. I pair writing with a rubric, but it still takes a large amount of time to grade and return. 
I would like an online program to aid in providing feedback to my students on simple writing errors. I would like a program that is user friendly. 
-VanDyke]]> 2018-08-08 16:51:53 UTC https://padlet.com/madeline_pan/harney/wish/272366337 Sue https://padlet.com/madeline_pan/harney/wish/272366382 Typically, I use a rubric to grade writing.  Sometimes, I grade for specific content.  Sometimes, I look for specific transitions or sentence types used correctly.
I would like an online program to give quicker feedback and assist in identifying convention issues.]]> 2018-08-08 16:52:02 UTC https://padlet.com/madeline_pan/harney/wish/272366382 Graphic Organizer https://padlet.com/madeline_pan/harney/wish/272366427 2018-08-08 16:52:20 UTC https://padlet.com/madeline_pan/harney/wish/272366427 Amber https://padlet.com/madeline_pan/harney/wish/272366428 Writing is usually paired with a text. 

It is graded using a rubric that students have been introduced or given prior to beginning the assignment. Feedback is given on the essay and I try to focus on one thing that was great and one thing that they could improve on.

I would like to see something that helps me grade the writing in a more timely manner!]]> 2018-08-08 16:52:20 UTC https://padlet.com/madeline_pan/harney/wish/272366428 Writing in the Classroom https://padlet.com/madeline_pan/harney/wish/272366454 2018-08-08 16:52:28 UTC https://padlet.com/madeline_pan/harney/wish/272366454 Regina https://padlet.com/madeline_pan/harney/wish/272366488 I typically uses graphic organizers to help students organize their thoughts.]]> 2018-08-08 16:52:41 UTC https://padlet.com/madeline_pan/harney/wish/272366488 Tisha https://padlet.com/madeline_pan/harney/wish/272366502 I section the writing into pieces so my students do not get over whelmed. It is usually embedded into what I am teaching for writing. I do not know what I would want in an online program.  ]]> 2018-08-08 16:52:46 UTC https://padlet.com/madeline_pan/harney/wish/272366502 Darrell S. https://padlet.com/madeline_pan/harney/wish/272366509 I would like a system that could auto check the assignments. Many students don't use proper grammar, capital letters, or even a period. 

]]> 2018-08-08 16:52:49 UTC https://padlet.com/madeline_pan/harney/wish/272366509 I try to make writing as real-world as possible. I want the writing to have a real audience other than me. I always keep a copy of the final, but I want the writing to go somewhere. https://padlet.com/madeline_pan/harney/wish/272366575 2018-08-08 16:53:16 UTC https://padlet.com/madeline_pan/harney/wish/272366575 I use graphic organizers to help students structure the components of a good essay. https://padlet.com/madeline_pan/harney/wish/272366603 2018-08-08 16:53:25 UTC https://padlet.com/madeline_pan/harney/wish/272366603 Beesley beeslpl https://padlet.com/madeline_pan/harney/wish/272366669 When I give students a larger writing assignment, I start by giving students a small look into the broader topic of focus that students will be writing in. Students will be asked a question, and in doing so will need to brainstorm and write a short paragraph. Once they get their brain juices flowing, we delve deeper into the topic with a classroom discussion.

Students are then given the broader writing essay that includes the rubric, essays, materials for reference, and a step by step process of ways in which will help them put this essay together. For instance, if this is a narrative, we might think about descriptive words that reminds them of that memory.

]]> 2018-08-08 16:53:46 UTC https://padlet.com/madeline_pan/harney/wish/272366669 Jeff https://padlet.com/madeline_pan/harney/wish/272366677 I assign writing prompts daily and rubrics  to provide guidance for writing projects.
 ]]> 2018-08-08 16:53:50 UTC https://padlet.com/madeline_pan/harney/wish/272366677 Heather https://padlet.com/madeline_pan/harney/wish/272366693 I use a variety from free writing daily journals to formal writing using all 5 steps of the writing process.
I usually use a rubric to grade.
Help giving feedback to students faster then I can do on my own.]]> 2018-08-08 16:53:56 UTC https://padlet.com/madeline_pan/harney/wish/272366693 Hilary https://padlet.com/madeline_pan/harney/wish/272366876 I try to teach using the writing process. This breaks their writing into steps and doesn't seem so overwhelming. ]]> 2018-08-08 16:55:14 UTC https://padlet.com/madeline_pan/harney/wish/272366876 Lmkromer https://padlet.com/madeline_pan/harney/wish/272366893 I’m expecting the online-writing process to be a supplemental tool.  ]]> 2018-08-08 16:55:26 UTC https://padlet.com/madeline_pan/harney/wish/272366893 How do you grade writing? https://padlet.com/madeline_pan/harney/wish/272366900 Orfanides

I grade writing on specific standards (structure, organization, etc...) using a student friendly rubric.
 

]]> 2018-08-08 16:55:30 UTC https://padlet.com/madeline_pan/harney/wish/272366900 Stacey https://padlet.com/madeline_pan/harney/wish/272366911 My students have a daily writing prompt with a rubic for grading purposes. Writing is also embedded into the program/curriculum used in my classroom. A student and teacher friendly program with  immediate feedback. 

]]> 2018-08-08 16:55:36 UTC https://padlet.com/madeline_pan/harney/wish/272366911 How do you grade writing? jsrehmel https://padlet.com/madeline_pan/harney/wish/272366915 I grade writing for one specific element. This way the students know what I am focusing on, so they aren't as stressed about the entire piece of writing. 
- Jaime Marks ]]> 2018-08-08 16:55:36 UTC https://padlet.com/madeline_pan/harney/wish/272366915