http://www.netvouz.com/jgordon/tag/writing?feed=rss&pg=1 jgordon's bookmarks tagged "writing" on Netvouz http://cri.cps.k12.il.us/pdf/Literacy_Handbook.pdf This resource from the Chicago Reading Initiative provides very explicit guidance for the components of their literacy framework. It defines a strategy, what the teacher does, what the students do and what an observer is looking for. Rubrics for age-appropriate evaluations are included. jgordon Wed, 28 Sep 2005 23:21:51 GMT http://cri.cps.k12.il.us/pdf/Literacy_Handbook.pdf This resouce is part of the Chicago Reading Initiative. It is divided by K-3, 4-8 and H.S. It clearly explains many specific strategies for literacy instruction with support for: Word Knowledge, Fluency, Comprehension and Writing. It explains what students would do, what the teacher would do and what the evaluator would look for during observations. It also includes Observation Guides for Literacy Instruction in a rubric format. Administrators > Indicators of Effective Learning & Teacher Assessment jgordon Mon, 14 Nov 2005 17:32:36 GMT http://cri.cps.k12.il.us/pdf/Literacy_Handbook.pdf This resouce is part of the Chicago Reading Initiative. It explains many specific strategies for Word Knowledge, Fluency, Comprehension and Writing. It explains what students would do, what the teacher would do and what the evaluator would look for. Chicago Public S jgordon Wed, 28 Sep 2005 23:24:30 GMT http://www.darien61.org:16080/~kwahlund/Site/FvESL/FvESL.html At Fairview School, the ESL students have worked very hard to complete dual language books. The students wrote stories in their native language and in English. Click on the links to the books below to read and listen to their stories. Literacy > ELLs (See ESL section also) jgordon Mon, 14 May 2007 20:28:48 GMT http://www.stenhouse.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=9094&r=sb080108 Written in Jeff Anderson's characteristically witty style, this refreshing and practical guide offers an overview of his approach to editing within the writing workshop as well as ten detailed sets of lessons covering everything from apostrophes to serial commas. These lessons can be used throughout the year to replace Daily Oral Language or error-based editing strategies with a more effective method for improving student writing. Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > Literacy > Writing jgordon Sat, 12 Jan 2008 01:40:06 GMT http://www.stenhouse.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=8971&r=sb051208 This book by Maria Carty helps teachers of content-area subjects discover ways to help their students become better, more capable writers. It shows them how to take students through all the steps involved in producing written documents—from generating ideas to researching to revising and editing—and provides them a wealth of practical tips for supporting and encouraging student work. Exploring Writing in the Content Areas suggests specific techniques designed to help students: Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > Literacy > Writing jgordon Sun, 11 Dec 2005 03:35:33 GMT http://www.isbe.net/assessment/writing.htm This site explains the schedule of Writing Assessments required by Illinois for ISAT. See the new sample rubrics for the writing component of ISAT and writing descriptions. Links to all other assessments are on this page. Assessment > ISAT and PSAE jgordon Mon, 22 Jan 2007 17:29:53 GMT http://www.d214.org/staff_services/si__reading_writing_thinking_roads.aspx This website is through Township High School District 214. This site includes reading and/or thinking skills, and links for printable graphic organizers and assignment templates. The organizers and writing templates scaffold the writing tasks with sample language. Rec. by: Sam Markey Literacy > Writing Strategies jgordon Mon, 02 Mar 2009 19:46:12 GMT http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0867093749/ref=cm_lm_fullview_prod_1/103-8368736-5989446?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=glance&n=283155 A Classic Simply one of the best and most widely used resources for middle school language arts teachers, as we move towards workshop-centered learning. You'll refer to it often. Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > Literacy jgordon Sat, 28 Jan 2006 03:44:55 GMT http://senior.billings.k12.mt.us/6traits/ This web site provides an interdisciplinary approach to teaching and improving student writing based on the Six Traits Writing model. The links below provide an overview of the model along with the scoring rubrics for each trait. Exercises provided here will give students and teachers a chance to read sample writings, rate them, and compare their ratings with ratings made by English teachers. Developed by Steve Gardiner and Vince Long, Billings Sen. HS, Billings, MT Literacy > Writing Strategies jgordon Mon, 06 Feb 2006 04:07:58 GMT