Differentiated Instructional Strategies for Writing in the Content Areas

by Carolyn Chapman

• ISBN13: 9781412972321
• ISBN10: 1412972329
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-07-30
• Publisher: Corwin Pr

Summary

Incorporate writing into content instruction to increase student learning!This updated edition demonstrates explicit strategies for using writing as a tool for learning within the content curriculum. To meet the diverse needs of all students, including English language learners, teachers can use brain-compatible techniques that address different grade levels and developmental stages, multiple intelligences, and various learning styles. The authors cover: Genres and formats for different content areas Writing strategies and activities to motivate and engage students Lesson planning that supports individual student needs before, during, and after writing Assessing and resolving writing problems The writing process from pre-writing to publication

Table of Contents

About the Authors

Introduction

Infusing Writing in the Content Areas

Writing and the Brain

Rationale for Writing in the Content Areas

Turn On the Writer Every

Teacher Is a Writing Teacher: The Power Is Yours!

Creating a Climate for Writing

Establishing the Effective Writing Environment

Create a Safe and Positive Atmosphere

Creating a Physical Environment for Writing

Razzmatazz to Thingamajigs Find the Write Spot

Assessing the Physical Writing Climate

Summary

Knowing the Writer Stages of a Writer Diagnosing the Writing Characters

Learning Styles and Multiple Intelligences

Differentiating the Writing Process and Flexible Groupings Immerse

Students in the Writer's Craft Types of Writing

The Block Party

The Writing Process

Getting Started: Prewriting

Sloppy Copy: First Draft

Hamming It Up: Revision

Turning It Up: Editing

Neat Sheet: Final Copy

Publishing: Sharing and Celebrating Flexible Grouping

Summary

Insturctional Strategies and Activities for the Differentiated Writing Classroom

Teaching Writing Strategy Strategically Informational

Text Writing and Critical Thinking

Writing Strategies for ELL Learners Differentiating

Writing With Formats and Genres Planning for Individual Needs

Writing Strategies Writing From A to Z

Planning, Assessing, and Evaluating Writing

Lesson Planning Model for Writing in the Content Areas

Effective Assessment Tools

References

Index

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