http://netvouz.com/jgordon/folder/3267323368862855089/Literacy+Writing+Strategies?feed=rss&pg=2 jgordon's bookmarks in folder Writing Strategies on Netvouz http://www.rockwood.k12.mo.us/CRESTVIEW/kerens/word%20choice%20unit.htm A sequence of suggested activities for teaching middle school students word choice. Literacy > Writing Strategies jgordon Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:06:29 GMT http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php?screen=ShowRubric&rubric_id=1038614& This site provides a modified version of the 6+1 Trait Writing Model for ELLs Literacy > Writing Strategies jgordon Thu, 08 Dec 2005 02:20:25 GMT http://www.nwrel.org/assessment/scoring.php?d=9 6+1 Trait® Writing Scoring Guide by NWREL The 6+1 Trait analytical model for assessing and teaching writing is made up of 6+1 key qualities that define strong writing. See links to student sample writing for each score and practice links Literacy > Writing Strategies jgordon Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:55:34 GMT http://www.nwrel.org/assessment/prompts.php?odelay=2&d=1&prompt=2#prompt This NWREL site provides tips for student writing prompts for narrative, expository and persuasive writing. See the link to prompts related to common state assessment questions. Literacy > Writing Strategies jgordon Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:37:54 GMT http://www.angelfire.com/wi/writingprocess/specificgos.html#EXPLANATION Specific Graphic Organizers Links with emphasis on the writing process. Literacy > Writing Strategies jgordon Fri, 27 Apr 2007 14:37:16 GMT http://www.alliance.brown.edu/pubs/writ_instrct/apprchwrtng.pdf A discussion of recent reserach and practice literature in relation to nationwide standards on writing, Prepared by the Education Alliance at Brown Un. Literacy > Writing Strategies jgordon Wed, 30 Aug 2006 20:39:11 GMT http://www.barbican.org.uk/canihaveaword/ Barbican Education has put together an interesting site designed to give 'teachers new ideas and insights to inspire creative writing in the classroom' by emphasizing the importance of words. There are 4 project areas: 'the elements,' 'the human body,' 'the odyssey,' and 'changing voices.' In each project, the visitor can listen to selected poets, watch visual stimuli aimed at firing 'children's imaginations' and also get ideas and activities to 'encourage creative writing.' There are links to other sites, bios of the poets featured, writing tips, and of course, a teacher's curriculum. Students, don't be put off by the idea that this resource is geared to teachers. Browse through this resource to get ahead of the teacher; you just might discover the joy of Literacy > Writing Strategies jgordon Wed, 21 Mar 2007 01:29:34 GMT http://www.stenhouse.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=0341&r=sb060111t Ardith Davis Cole presents an instructional model that is dramatically different from anything you might find in most "test prep" resources. At last, teachers and school districts have a powerful alternative to those isolated skill-drill workbooks. Although this model does prepare students for constructing test responses, it also prepares them for any task requiring thorough, cogent answers to questions--both in and out of school environments. See the introduction and first chapter online. ASCD rec. Literacy > Writing Strategies jgordon Thu, 12 Jan 2006 15:23:09 GMT http://www.colorincolorado.org/educators/teaching/writing_ells This new section on Colorín Colorado presents 15 ELL-specific resources focused on writing, 15 ELL-specific resources focused on writing, including articles, online tools, research reports, and tips for parents. In addition, we highlight resources from our sister sites and other recommended sources. Literacy > Writing Strategies jgordon Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:24:24 GMT http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/esl/index.html We have many different materials for English as a Second Language (ESL) students and teachers, which include resource pages, handouts, and exercises. Literacy > Writing Strategies jgordon Wed, 07 Dec 2005 19:38:38 GMT