Formal Writing Brainstorming - MF4 by Teaching & Learning https://padlet.com/AVIDteachingandlearning/t8pb4q770qu0gxd5 Select at least two of the writing strategies. Post, for each chosen strategy: How will the strategy support your students in developing the disciplinary literacy skills necessary for success with rigorous content? en-us 2021-05-28 15:50:16 UTC 2025-10-31 05:15:41 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f1ea-1f1fa.png Colin - Essay Questions https://padlet.com/AVIDteachingandlearning/t8pb4q770qu0gxd5/wish/1671332622 Essay questions are a great way to get students to demonstrate their knowledge and skills simultaneously. Historians need to present both basic information as well as draw connections that can be easily understood by laymen; essay questions offer opportunities to do exactly that. Additionally, "targeted" writing, that is, writing that is in response to a specific prompt, is also a skill that will be invaluable outside of school. For more advanced writers, it also provides an opportunity to find their own voice.]]> 2021-08-06 19:58:27 UTC https://padlet.com/AVIDteachingandlearning/t8pb4q770qu0gxd5/wish/1671332622 Colin - Thesis Writing https://padlet.com/AVIDteachingandlearning/t8pb4q770qu0gxd5/wish/1671334290 Similar to what I said about essay questions, thesis writing is incredibly important in the field of history and communication. Thesis statements allow students to practice developing an argument, and perhaps most importantly by organizing evidence to support their claim and evidence to attack opposing claims. Both skills are valuable outside of the classroom, and can be translated from writing to verbal and other forms of communication. Historians often need to break new ground in old fields, and do so by challenging the establishment with a new thesis. Students will do the same. ]]> 2021-08-06 20:01:26 UTC https://padlet.com/AVIDteachingandlearning/t8pb4q770qu0gxd5/wish/1671334290 Thesis Writing - Foran https://padlet.com/AVIDteachingandlearning/t8pb4q770qu0gxd5/wish/1671347355 Thesis writing is particularly important in history as a discipline, because the way we read history, is nothing more than a particular author's interpretation of the events. Students can be empowered to learn, they can do the same! They can create their own claims and interpretations of primary source evidence, with the correct use of a thesis. This chapter in particular is useful in modeling for students what that looks like! Which is HUGE. Students often think writing is a talent you're either born with or born without, but of course, it is just a practice. 

]]> 2021-08-06 20:27:10 UTC https://padlet.com/AVIDteachingandlearning/t8pb4q770qu0gxd5/wish/1671347355 I will use the I search paper when we do our Presidential trading card research project. this will be a great way for the students to take ownership of their research and their research skills. It will also help in their planning stages for their research. https://padlet.com/AVIDteachingandlearning/t8pb4q770qu0gxd5/wish/1671347827 2021-08-06 20:28:07 UTC https://padlet.com/AVIDteachingandlearning/t8pb4q770qu0gxd5/wish/1671347827 Andrew:Essay Resource https://padlet.com/AVIDteachingandlearning/t8pb4q770qu0gxd5/wish/1671348007 Having these resources for students allows them to learn different transition wording or phrasing that a lot of my students struggle with. Most of my students use basic transitions and do not know how to change thoughts while in a paragraph or essay. With having these transitions, my students will to formulate and articulate coherent thoughts. 

Also, a lot of my students are not on grade level in regards to reading or writing. With the resource to understanding the question and pre-writing, this can help students learn new vocabulary that connects to various subjects, but gets them comfortable with these academic words. Having a standard list of definitions that can be used across the subjects will allow students to get comfortable with the tasks and improve reading and writing. ]]> 2021-08-06 20:28:36 UTC https://padlet.com/AVIDteachingandlearning/t8pb4q770qu0gxd5/wish/1671348007 i forgot my name, Darren mckinney https://padlet.com/AVIDteachingandlearning/t8pb4q770qu0gxd5/wish/1671348140 2021-08-06 20:28:51 UTC https://padlet.com/AVIDteachingandlearning/t8pb4q770qu0gxd5/wish/1671348140 Ryan rbridges5 https://padlet.com/AVIDteachingandlearning/t8pb4q770qu0gxd5/wish/1671348796 This is fantastic format to organize and take agency of my NHD student's research projects. ]]> 2021-08-06 20:30:10 UTC https://padlet.com/AVIDteachingandlearning/t8pb4q770qu0gxd5/wish/1671348796 Odelisa oorellana https://padlet.com/AVIDteachingandlearning/t8pb4q770qu0gxd5/wish/1671349303 The 'I' Search really helps students critically think about their topic. ]]> 2021-08-06 20:31:13 UTC https://padlet.com/AVIDteachingandlearning/t8pb4q770qu0gxd5/wish/1671349303 Thesis writing will help my students create a clear and concise vision for what they want to address and how they could address it, which will guide them on their thought process during the outline and essay writing process. That in turn will help them have the organization and direction to best determine what content and ideas are most useful and applicable for not only their scope of topic but ability to engage and argue using. https://padlet.com/AVIDteachingandlearning/t8pb4q770qu0gxd5/wish/1671349398 2021-08-06 20:31:26 UTC https://padlet.com/AVIDteachingandlearning/t8pb4q770qu0gxd5/wish/1671349398 E. Piet--Modified DBQ elise_piet https://padlet.com/AVIDteachingandlearning/t8pb4q770qu0gxd5/wish/1671349514 DBQ, by their nature, require students to interact with specific content based texts. In a modified DBQ students work together to build their responses, bouncing ideas off of each other, before they individually read and respond to the text.

While reading the text, students practice their critical reading skills, tackling unfamiliar words and phrases, and working through the document using the steps involved in critical reading. 

Allowing students to both work in a group, and then individually with their critical reading skills, provides an opportunity to build the literacy skills necessary for rigorous content]]> 2021-08-06 20:31:43 UTC https://padlet.com/AVIDteachingandlearning/t8pb4q770qu0gxd5/wish/1671349514 Andrew: Thesis https://padlet.com/AVIDteachingandlearning/t8pb4q770qu0gxd5/wish/1671349782  I have actually been using this strategy within my classes of world history. Whenever we are breaking down thesis statements and writing thesis statements, I have my students follow this checklist and color code each piece of the thesis statement. Once students write a thesis statement, I have them peer assess each others thesis statements using our rubric or the checklist in this reading. I do not put the student's names with the thesis statements to allow for anonymity and allow for honest discussion. Students write feedback on the papers and then the next day I return the thesis statements to each student. ]]> 2021-08-06 20:32:14 UTC https://padlet.com/AVIDteachingandlearning/t8pb4q770qu0gxd5/wish/1671349782 https://padlet.com/AVIDteachingandlearning/t8pb4q770qu0gxd5/wish/1671349870 Tonya - I Search Paper
I'm really intrigued by this since I've never used it before. I can see where facilitating the kids to really look how they find and process information can be amazing by increasing their disciplinary literacy. Having kids choose a topic or a focal point in a topic creates ownership. I also think that allowing kids to find an area of focus that they are interested in could go a long way to getting past the "I hate history" mentality. I think that this might be a good project to replace the formal essay I usually assign to my 8th graders.]]> 2021-08-06 20:32:26 UTC https://padlet.com/AVIDteachingandlearning/t8pb4q770qu0gxd5/wish/1671349870 Dan - Thesis Writing dhoneycutt1 https://padlet.com/AVIDteachingandlearning/t8pb4q770qu0gxd5/wish/1671349929 Providing a "mentor text" is a very useful way to help students in developing parts of their writing. By providing a good example and discussing with students what the author did and how they did it, it helps students break down and emulate good writing. My students struggle with thesis writing and conclusions and this strategy has helped them develop into better, more focused writers.]]> 2021-08-06 20:32:36 UTC https://padlet.com/AVIDteachingandlearning/t8pb4q770qu0gxd5/wish/1671349929 Tim - Essay Questions https://padlet.com/AVIDteachingandlearning/t8pb4q770qu0gxd5/wish/1671349942 Essay questions can be considered one of the best ways not only to assess how students are learning the topic or information given to them, but they also help students grow as writers as well. When identifying an essay question, students need to follow a step by step process in order to full understand what the question is asking. For my class, I personally like to use essay questions as a helpful strategy and skill to expand my students knowledge on a history topic. As mentioned in The Write Path book, there would be steps to follow in order for students to excel. Just like in a formal essay for an English class, a student in my history class would follow these guidelines (outline, creation of thesis, first draft, etc.). This upcoming school year I will be teaching 6th grade History so the writing process along with identifying an essay question will be shortened up a little bit. ]]> 2021-08-06 20:32:38 UTC https://padlet.com/AVIDteachingandlearning/t8pb4q770qu0gxd5/wish/1671349942 Kim kihughes2 https://padlet.com/AVIDteachingandlearning/t8pb4q770qu0gxd5/wish/1671350272 The "I" Search Paper not only deepens content understanding, but details the process of what the students are going through as they research. This supports literacy because not only are they reading for comprehension, but analyzing and determining their purposes as well.]]> 2021-08-06 20:33:25 UTC https://padlet.com/AVIDteachingandlearning/t8pb4q770qu0gxd5/wish/1671350272 Shawn https://padlet.com/AVIDteachingandlearning/t8pb4q770qu0gxd5/wish/1671351021 A well thought out thesis is the pathway to a well written essay. It lets the reader know about the story, and the writers' position. ]]> 2021-08-06 20:34:52 UTC https://padlet.com/AVIDteachingandlearning/t8pb4q770qu0gxd5/wish/1671351021 Marisa - Writing with Original Thought https://padlet.com/AVIDteachingandlearning/t8pb4q770qu0gxd5/wish/1671351831 This strategy appealed to me immediately because something that I struggle with is having students formulate their own opinions, not based on their friends or family. They imitate what they hear from peers, and when asked truly something that they are unfamiliar with, they struggle and don't know what to say. Being able to help them formulate their original thoughts in their writing will help them develop their literacy skills for success by using our content as the vehicle to get them there.]]> 2021-08-06 20:36:14 UTC https://padlet.com/AVIDteachingandlearning/t8pb4q770qu0gxd5/wish/1671351831 Odelisa oorellana https://padlet.com/AVIDteachingandlearning/t8pb4q770qu0gxd5/wish/1671353012 The modified DBQ notebook version is an organized way to help students answer the main question.  The instructions help them with breaking down the Sources which is high level skill that they will need to improve as a historian. It's also on 1 page so students can see the 'big picture']]> 2021-08-06 20:38:33 UTC https://padlet.com/AVIDteachingandlearning/t8pb4q770qu0gxd5/wish/1671353012 Dani https://padlet.com/AVIDteachingandlearning/t8pb4q770qu0gxd5/wish/1671353305 This is very reminiscent of the process paper in National History Day. I love how it makes the students cognizant of the process they go through while gathering and evaluating their information and their plan. ]]> 2021-08-06 20:39:06 UTC https://padlet.com/AVIDteachingandlearning/t8pb4q770qu0gxd5/wish/1671353305 Marisa - Responding to Essay Questions https://padlet.com/AVIDteachingandlearning/t8pb4q770qu0gxd5/wish/1671353427 This strategy is huge for students to develop throughout the year. I feel that the earlier that students are able to understand how to respond to essay questions alone, they will be more equipped for writing a formal essay. The more practice students get with this, the easier it will become as time goes on.]]> 2021-08-06 20:39:20 UTC https://padlet.com/AVIDteachingandlearning/t8pb4q770qu0gxd5/wish/1671353427 Jenna:Understanding the Question and Pre-Writing https://padlet.com/AVIDteachingandlearning/t8pb4q770qu0gxd5/wish/1671353505 I loved the definitions of key terms used in essay questions. By giving students this resource they are able to see what is expected of them in the prompts and writings we give-- not only in our classroom but on the SBAC or state testing. Often times, I find that my students know the response and know how to answer it verbally but get stuck/ don't get full marks because they cannot break down the question effectively. This tool allows them to recognize what is being asked of them so they can answer it to the fullest of their abilities. ]]> 2021-08-06 20:39:29 UTC https://padlet.com/AVIDteachingandlearning/t8pb4q770qu0gxd5/wish/1671353505 Kenneth- Transitions for Linking Paragraphs in an Essay https://padlet.com/AVIDteachingandlearning/t8pb4q770qu0gxd5/wish/1671354066 This section reminded me of the scaffolding that needs to occur with students who are struggling in writing and one thing I have learned from my student teaching experience is that ALL students can benefit from a teacher who differentiate their lessons. In this section I really like all the different transitions that help students continue their writing, often I notice students getting stock at the beginning of a writing assignment because they did not know how to start. ]]> 2021-08-06 20:40:55 UTC https://padlet.com/AVIDteachingandlearning/t8pb4q770qu0gxd5/wish/1671354066 Mitch - Thesis Writing https://padlet.com/AVIDteachingandlearning/t8pb4q770qu0gxd5/wish/1671354131 Students often struggle with presenting their thoughts in a clear and concise manner. Helping them to craft solid thesis statements can teach them to communicate more clearly, as well as to identify the main ideas of a subject. This, in turn, will help them focus and avoid getting distracted with unimportant detais.]]> 2021-08-06 20:41:03 UTC https://padlet.com/AVIDteachingandlearning/t8pb4q770qu0gxd5/wish/1671354131 Sandra https://padlet.com/AVIDteachingandlearning/t8pb4q770qu0gxd5/wish/1671356050 Thesis writing demonstrates a greater depth of understanding because it will define the scope of focus in a student's essay. A thesis is crucial to identifying the purpose of the writing and what will be talked about throughout the essay. I can use thesis statements in my content area by giving my students multiple sources based on a topic/subject, they must read the sources, formulate an argument (thesis), then write their essay using support from the sources to include a counterargument supported by a source. ]]> 2021-08-06 20:44:57 UTC https://padlet.com/AVIDteachingandlearning/t8pb4q770qu0gxd5/wish/1671356050 Renae https://padlet.com/AVIDteachingandlearning/t8pb4q770qu0gxd5/wish/1671356850
This strategy will allow the students to engage in a more difficult topic without the overwhelming burden of writing an entire paper. It is like a modified essay but getting students to engage in the critical thinking component of history. It also allows students to break down the steps into more manageable chunks and opens the door for more differentiation for the students ability level. This method also engages with multiple primary sources. 
  • How will you use this strategy in your content area?
I would like to implement this when we work with DBQs, especially in my World History classes to have my students start by working together on this and then creating their own, ultimately, I want them to be able to do this individually.

]]> 2021-08-06 20:46:41 UTC https://padlet.com/AVIDteachingandlearning/t8pb4q770qu0gxd5/wish/1671356850 Bonnell https://padlet.com/AVIDteachingandlearning/t8pb4q770qu0gxd5/wish/1671357634 It has already been spoken on, but this is very much in line with the National History Day process paper]]> 2021-08-06 20:48:16 UTC https://padlet.com/AVIDteachingandlearning/t8pb4q770qu0gxd5/wish/1671357634 Bonnell https://padlet.com/AVIDteachingandlearning/t8pb4q770qu0gxd5/wish/1671358000 This will help with my CBA kiddos.  Helping them structure their arguments and up their comfort with new vocabulary.]]> 2021-08-06 20:49:07 UTC https://padlet.com/AVIDteachingandlearning/t8pb4q770qu0gxd5/wish/1671358000 Tawnya-->Poetry https://padlet.com/AVIDteachingandlearning/t8pb4q770qu0gxd5/wish/1671360773 I actually found these activities to be engaging for students. The various types of poems students could create based off of our content would be a fantastic tool students could utilize in their notes. It would help associate ideas and concepts with people, places, and events. ]]> 2021-08-06 20:55:45 UTC https://padlet.com/AVIDteachingandlearning/t8pb4q770qu0gxd5/wish/1671360773 Rosemary https://padlet.com/AVIDteachingandlearning/t8pb4q770qu0gxd5/wish/1671365519 While I was looking through the Modified DBQ-  and about helping students to the next step of collecting their own research I thought- oh, STOP.  Like today with that great Rosie stuff- I could have the students get 1 document on their own.  (after we have done the group/class assigned dbq)  Then they would analyze their own document.  

And of course, practice using level 2 and 3 questions so the students are comfortable creating their own questions for research.

 ]]> 2021-08-06 21:07:29 UTC https://padlet.com/AVIDteachingandlearning/t8pb4q770qu0gxd5/wish/1671365519 Jeanine-->Sensory Moment in Time https://padlet.com/AVIDteachingandlearning/t8pb4q770qu0gxd5/wish/1671374941 I really liked the way this type of write could help students tap into SEL skills to better connect with the people they are learning about. For example, we plan to spend time looking at the perspective of Indigenous Peoples of Washington State pre-exploration and after, so I think this type of writing would help my students better understand what life was like before and after treaties and reservations. They would then be able to use this experience and knowledge to connect with their own experiences.]]> 2021-08-06 21:31:07 UTC https://padlet.com/AVIDteachingandlearning/t8pb4q770qu0gxd5/wish/1671374941