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Developing Writers

Developing Writers. Debbie Dean. Worst Picture Book Ever. I wrote a . . . . I wrote a . . . . I wrote a . . . . The Shadow It’s lonely where I live, an old house a long way from anywhere. That’s why I got a dog. He keeps me company.

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Developing Writers

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  1. Developing Writers Debbie Dean

  2. Worst Picture Book Ever

  3. I wrote a . . .

  4. I wrote a . . .

  5. I wrote a . . . The Shadow It’s lonely where I live, an old house a long way from anywhere. That’s why I got a dog. He keeps me company. Last night the moon was full, and it cast shadows. We took a shortcut through the woods, into the meadow beyond. I let him off leash to run. He came back holding something. “Drop it,” I ordered, and he did. I felt sick. Somebody behind me said, “That’s mine. Don’t turn around.” Then the shadow beside mine was gone, and my dog whimpered in the moonlight. ~ Neil GaimanHalf-Minute Horrors

  6. Modes and Genres “Good writers know what kind of thing they are making with writing. They can answer the question, should someone ask, ‘what have I read in the world that is like what you are trying to write?’ No one I know would answer that question with words like narrative or persuasive or expository. These words simply aren’t operational for people who write. They aren’t the terms writers use to talk about or think about the writing they are producing. . . . Mode words don’t actually name the kinds of things people make with writing, so by themselves they don’t give anyone a vision for writing. Genre words do that work much better.” ~Katie Wood Ray

  7. Common Core Modes: Argument

  8. Common Core Modes: Informational

  9. Common Core Modes: Narration

  10. Are NOT. . . ARE. . . Genres Only about literary texts Only forms Fixed Sortable into precise categories Classification systems Social Rhetorical Dynamic Historical Cultural Situated Ideological

  11. Genres that fit What genres would fit each of the three modes listed in Common Core? Argument Informational Narrative Op-Ed Wikipedia Entry Memoir

  12. More genres? • Narrative: personal narrative, fiction, historical fiction, fantasy, narrative memoir, biography, narrative nonfiction. • Persuasive/Opinion/Argument: persuasive letter, review, personal essay, persuasive essay, literary essay, historical essay, petition, editorial, op-ed column, public service announcement. • Informational: fact sheet, news article, feature article, blog, website, report, analytic memo, research report, nonfiction book, how-to book, directions, recipe, lab report. ~Pathways to the Common Core

  13. Genre and Flexibility, even Creativity “To use a genre, then, like using language, is to say or write something never before said or written using generic patterns that have often before been used.” • “To conform to . . . expectations entails consequences” • “To subvert those expectations entails consequences” “Genre encourages and even makes possible creativity.” ~ Amy Devitt

  14. Genres that shift Letters • Letter to my grandmother telling about my vacation (narrative) • Letter to the brake repair chain asking for my money back (argument) • Letter to parents telling them about upcoming unit (informative)

  15. Public Service Announcement

  16. Infographics • http://www.coolinfographics.com/blog/2012/5/29/the-history-and-beginnings-of-memorial-day.html

  17. Genres that shift What genres could fit more than one of the modes listed in Common Core? Argument Informational Narrative Brochure Brochure How-to How-to How-to

  18. Photo Essays http://www.time.com/time/photogallery/0,29307,1938690,00.html http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/lookout/photo-essay-where-children-sleep-204230454.html?vm=r http://thephotoessay.com/chiyin/v1.html http://lightbox.time.com/2012/06/25/weather-or-not-a-week-of-umbrellas-around-the-world/#1 http://world.time.com/2012/06/14/sri-lankas-elephant-shortage/ http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=zombie-creatures-parasites What are the characteristics? How are different purposes reflected?

  19. Two kinds of Inquiry • Content: strategies for knowing, for content development, for thinking and questioning and wondering and seeking possible answers • Genre: strategies for knowing the expectations of how to write what we now know, for exploring the genres we will use to share and the audiences we will share with, for GETTING A VISION.

  20. Books, Books, Books • What books have you read that have made a difference in your life, your thinking, your attitudes. . . ?

  21. Says-Does • What does the text say? • What is the text doing? • Adds • Analyzes • Argues • Asks • Cites • Compares • Connects • Continues • Contradicts • Contrasts • Demonstrates • Describes • Details • Dramatizes • Elaborates • Evaluates • Explains • Expresses • Extends • Generalizes • Illustrates • Informs • Interprets • Lists • Narrates • Predicts • Projects • Proposes • Questions • Reflects • Repeats • Speculates • Summarizes • Supports • Synthesizes

  22. Let’s write!

  23. Reflection • We brainstormed, free-wrote, talked with a partner, did a says-does, and listed product goals. What strategy did we practice that helped you the most with your writing? • In what other writing situation could you use this strategy—and how do you think it will help you? Be specific and thorough.

  24. Writing Next 1. Writing strategies 2. Summarizing 3. Collaborative writing 4. Specific Product Goals 5. Word Processing 6. Sentence Combining 7. Prewriting 8. Inquiry activities 9. Process Writing Approach 10. Study of Models 11. Writing for content learning

  25. Implementing Change • “Revision is about change, not mutilation. When your hair gets mussed, you don’t shave your head.” ~ Vicki Spandel

  26. Our goal? Developing effective writers

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