Description
Writing is a form of communication in which students can express their thoughts, ideas, and opinions. There are a variety of purposes for writing, both formal and informal. Students need multiple exposures and scaffolded practice with the types of writing. Having a structure for writing lessons will help students be successful in the writing process and build essential skills needed to approach writing in all content areas.
Create a 13-15 slide digital presentation on writing instruction for new teachers. The first part of the presentation should focus on the foundational knowledge a teacher needs when providing effective writing instruction. As a second part of the presentation, provide a brief sample of a writing lesson that demonstrates the implementation of the foundation knowledge discussed in Part 1.
Part 1: Foundational Knowledge of Writing Instruction
In your presentation include the following information:
Describe the different types of writing (informational/explanatory, opinion/argumentative, and narrative).
Explain how the writing standards and essential writing skills can be integrated into all content areas.
Explain the writing process, including a technology tool that could be used to produce and publish student writing.
Describe a minimum of two approaches/methods to teach writing (writers’ workshop, writing journals, Daily 5, language experience, etc.).
Provide 2-3 strategies or tools, including technology, to creatively engage students in various forms of writing, the writing process, and to expand students’ communication through writing.
Part 2: Writing Lesson
Design a writing lesson outline to incorporate in your presentation based on an approach or method described in Part 1. Include the following in your writing lesson:
National/State Standard and Learning Objective: Identify a writing standard and write an aligned learning objective. Include the full standard verbiage in your presentation to demonstrate alignment.
Anticipatory Set: Describe an opening activity for the lesson that activates students’ prior knowledge, linking previous learning with what they will be learning in this lesson, and gaining student interest for the lesson.
Activities: Explanation of how the content will be presented to students and how the teacher will engage the students in exploring, practicing, and applying the content. At least one activity should include technology to engage the students, expand their written communication skills, or provide support in the writing process.
Assessment: Explanation of how students will demonstrate what they know or mastery of the learning objective.
Differentiation: Provide one strategy to differentiate the writing lesson and assessment for each group of students (English language learners, students with disabilities, students with gifted abilities, and early finishers).
Presenter’s notes are required for each content slide. Presentation must include a title slide at the beginning, and a reference slide with documentation of resources at the end. The title slide and reference slide do not count in the total number of slides
Support your presentation with 2-3 scholarly resources.
