http://netvouz.com/jgordon/tag/writing?feed=rss&pg=5 jgordon's bookmarks tagged "writing" 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/comm/catalog/departments.asp?d=15 Products Catalog Online This is a list of the many products across the grade levels to support the 6+1 Writing Traits Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > Literacy > Writing jgordon Mon, 06 Feb 2006 04:04:02 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/scoring.php?odelay=2&d=3 Scoring Guides 6+1 Trait® Spanish Writing- Rúbricas para la evaluación The 6+1 Trait Spanish Writing model is not a direct translation of the 6+1 Trait (English) Writing Model. While some aspects and traits of English and Spanish correspond, not all do. This model is intended for native Spanish speakers who are not fluent in English, yet need to learn the basic principles of writing without the additional challenge of being forced to use an unfamiliar language. Read examples of real student papers that have been assessed with the 6+1 Trait scoring guides. Bilingual Resourses > Bilingual Literacy jgordon Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:17:28 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.actden.com/about.htm Great for students and teachers actDEN currrently offers seven software tutorials, produced in conjunction with Microsoft K-12 Education, and seven exciting DEN courses. Each tutorial and online course offers up-to-date information and interactive features that encourage students to learn, think, and participate in the online community. Tutorials > PowerPoint and Other Microsoft jgordon Fri, 02 Sep 2005 15:11:18 GMT http://www.bcssa.org/pro-d/conf-present/SLA2004/SD58&37-PWIM.pdf This is an explanation of PWIM in an online resource of Nicola-Similkameen School District and Delta School District Literacy > Vocabulary jgordon Mon, 30 Jan 2006 01:03:33 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