Monday, March 28, 2011

Week 8 What contributes to an effective writing program?

Watch video segment (first 13 minutes): http://www.learner.org/workshops/teachreading35/session4/sec2p2.html and answer the following questions.

  • Discuss the components of an effective writing program and why they are important.
  • How might you rearrange your schedule to create more time for students to write in general and, in particular, for students to write about their personal experiences?
  • How can you create ways for students to make personal connections in different subject areas through writing?
  • How can student work help you decide which conventions to teach?
  • When can you promote student inventions and experimentation with different formats in writing?

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