Teaching Writing Beliefs See above a link to a Prezi I created to explain my beliefs on teaching writing. 🙂
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My thoughts on the 6+1 Writing Traits Rubrics
Rubrics are the best way to assess writing. Even if we don’t have a rubric in front of us, we’ll often consider a few basics that we’re looking for while grading writing. And while that may take less time, it’s more subjective that grading with a rubric. Even with a rubric, grading writing is more … Continue reading My thoughts on the 6+1 Writing Traits Rubrics
Informational Writing… the fun kind.
Reading Kelly Gallagher’s chapter called "Inform and Explain", really changed my perspective on what informational writing can be. Typically, throughout my educational career, I’ve been asked to write essays. Sure, when we’re young we use how-to writing, sequence writing, and even compare and contrast writing. But as we get older, we use less straightforward informational … Continue reading Informational Writing… the fun kind.
My final narrative.
I had so much great feedback from peers and a mentor through the process of writing this piece. It would not be the piece it is now without that feedback. I thought the initial short piece I wrote was great. I had little intention of revising it much. But thanks to several suggestions, I was … Continue reading My final narrative.
Writer’s Notebook
My Writer's Notebook. I've had several experiences using notebooks throughout my life. But I have to say, this may be the most useful and authentic. I've written a lot for school, for organization, for recording, for myself; but I've always used different modes for each purpose. And now in grad school, I've been introduced to … Continue reading Writer’s Notebook
Writings about Writing 