Writing+Beliefs

Draft Beliefs o Integrate reading and writing o Defined/focused/consistent curriculum o High/same expectations for all o Seamless integration of technology for students and teachers o Explicit/modeled/guided instruction o Importance of teaching writing versus assigning writing o Skills/strategies versus product/project o Skills/strategies/reflection o Time for focused instruction o Writing used across the curriculum (important to have common expectations/vocabulary) o Writing is a life long skill o Writing is a process / continuous growth and improvement o Writing promotes learning / tool for thinking o All students can write and improve o Write for variety of audiences and purposes o <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">Authentic choice for students o <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">Conference with students – individualized instruction o <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">Students bring a variety of experiences and background that influence their writing o <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">Students’ ownership and responsibility of their writing o <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">Grammar – in context/authentic – use of mini lessons o <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">Assessment of writing – feedback

=Writing Beliefs - Consensus= <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;"> 1. Writing has many different purposes and varies in form depending on the purpose and audience. <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;"> 2. Writing needs to be explicitly taught and modeled. <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">3. Students need meaningful feedback about their work.