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Writing Excellence Five: Modes and Genres

Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com. 2. Two Big Ideas in Modes and Genres. Students must have exposure to a wide variety of writing genres.Students must practice them in a wide variety of contexts.. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com. 3. What is a teacher's responsibility in th

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Writing Excellence Five: Modes and Genres

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    1. Writing Excellence Five: Modes and Genres Candace Adams, Ed.D. Facilitator

    2. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 2 Two Big Ideas in Modes and Genres Students must have exposure to a wide variety of writing genres. Students must practice them in a wide variety of contexts.

    3. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 3 What is a teacher’s responsibility in this area? Take two minutes and think about how we can help our students succeed in learning how to write based upon mode or genre:

    4. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 4 Ways that teachers can help students be successful. Be clear about vocabulary. Be clear about expectations. Model for students. Develop and implement instruction and practice that helps students associate certain writing prompts with certain genres.

    5. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 5 Why is non-fiction writing important? Let’s take two minutes to discuss the impact of No Child Left Behind and the research on non-fiction texts. What has your experience been with writing in the non-fiction genre?

    6. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 6 The four types of writing: Expository Persuasion Analytical Narrative

    7. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 7 Definitions of Exposition/Informative Describing Things Ideas People Places You can also use the fiction text as a springboard for expository work.

    8. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 8 Definitions of Persuasion Persuading your audience with: Evidence Research Reasons Data Evidence Illustrations (Not just I feel).

    9. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 9 Definitions of Analytical Notice similarities and differences Compare Contrast This is where graphic organizers can help students.

    10. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 10 Definition of Narrative Writing Telling a story Use the elements of plot Can be factual Can be biographical The narrative can be a bridge between narrative and non-fiction.

    11. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 11 What subjects do you currently teach? Please take a moment to list in the textbox the subjects that you currently teach.

    12. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 12 How could we incorporate these genres into current teaching? Expository Persuasion Analytical Narrative

    13. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 13 Grade/Content: Expository

    14. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 14 Grade/Content: Persuasion

    15. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 15 Grade/Content: Analytical

    16. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 16 Grade/Content: Narrative

    17. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 17 Writing Prompts We can take these ideas and create prompts. Writing prompts are descriptions of situations designed to interest students in a topic and encourage them to write about it in a thoughtful and creative way.

    18. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 18 Effective writing prompts include two basic components A situation Directions

    19. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 19 Situation The situation presents the general topic students are to write about. The situation should be interesting to students and consistent with their experience and/or realm of imagination.

    20. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 20 Directions The directions describe a specific task students must complete as they respond to the situation. Directions should be stated in a way that encourages students to share their knowledge and experience and inspires their thought and creativity.

    21. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 21 Directions for writing prompts Determine the purpose of the assignment, the goals of the writing, and the assessment criteria you will use. Decide which type of prompt will meet those goals best. Create a situation that interests students and is consistent with their experience and/or imagination. Write directions that encourage students to share their knowledge and experience, and spark their creativity.

    22. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 22 Final Questions or Concerns What are some final questions or concerns that you might have about implementing these genres and strategies/writing prompts in the classroom?

    23. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 23 To end on a positive note: What are the added benefits of the providing students with multiple genres and ways of writing?

    24. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 24 Thank you ! I have enjoyed our time together. Have a great week!

    25. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 25 Resources I have provided a list of writing prompt resources for you in a Microsoft WORD document.

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