Using ReadWriteThink.org to Support Writing Instruction

1. Using ReadWriteThink.org to Support Writing Instruction

2. Who’s Behind ReadWriteThink.org? The National Council of Teachers of English The International Reading Association Verizon Thinkfinity

3. ReadWriteThink (http://www.readwritethink.org) is a nonprofit Web site maintained by the International Reading Association (IRA) and the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), with support from the Verizon Foundation through the Thinkfinity Consortium. Thinkfinity (http://www.thinkfinity.org) is a free, comprehensive digital learning platform, built upon the strength of content partners, who produce a wealth of discipline-specific, standards-based educational resources.

4. How is ReadWriteThink.org Different from Other Lesson Plan Sites? • Each resource on the ReadWriteThink site is based on the NCTE-IRA Standards for the English Language Arts. • Lesson plans are aligned to State Standards. Coming soon – Common Core State Standards! • Each lesson plan includes a “Theory to Practice” section which cites an NCTE or IRA publication and is peer-reviewed by qualified educators in the field. • Resources in the lesson plan are complete, and linked – ex. assessments, online texts, Web links, handouts, etc. • The most popular resources on the site are student interactive tools.

5. A Look at Key Features • Lists of the most popular resources • Resources for families and out of school • Podcasts and videos • Keyword and filter search • Classroom resources by grade levels • RSS feeds, e-mail, sharing, and commenting

6. Resources on Writing

7. Strategy Guides(identify, define, and provide examples of effective literacy teaching/learning strategies) Implementing the Writing Process Guided Writing Shared Writing Write Alouds Persuasive Writing

8. Modeling

9. Using Picture Books to Teach Setting Development in Writing Workshop Lesson Plan (Grades 3-5) http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/lesson-plans/using-picture-books-teach-a-107.html Other Lessons Using Picture Books as Model Texts: Using Picture Books to Teach Characterization in Writing Workshop Using Picture Books to Teach Plot Development and Conflict Resolution Using Picture Books to Explore Identity, Stereotyping, and Discrimination

10. Pre-Writing

11. Collaborative Stories 1: Prewriting and Drafting Lesson Plan (Gr. K-2) http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/lesson-plans/collaborative-stories-prewriting-drafting-221.html Collaborative Stories 2: Revising (Grades K-2) http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/lesson-plans/collaborative-stories-revising-222.html Generating & Organizing Ideas for Story Writing Lesson Plan (Gr. 6-8) http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/lesson-plans/empowered-fiction-writers-generating-1025.html Plot Structure: A Literary Elements Mini-Lesson Lesson Plan (Gr. 6-8) http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/lesson-plans/plot-structure-literary-elements-904.html

12. Compare & Contrast Map Student Interactive Tool (Grades3-12) http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/student-interactives/compare-contrast-30066.html Including a guide: http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/student-interactives/comparison-contrast-guide-30033.html and Printout: http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/printouts/compare-contrast-chart-30198.html Character Trading Card Student Interactive Tool (Grades 3-12) http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/student-interactives/character-trading-cards-30056.html Including a planning sheet: http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/lesson_images/lesson932/planning-sheet.pdf

13. Conferencing, Peer Review, Revising and Editing

14. Peer Edit With Perfection: Effective Strategies Lesson Plan (Gr. 3-5) http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/lesson-plans/peer-edit-with-perfection-786.html Prompting Revision through Modeling and Written Conversations Lesson Plan (Grades 3-5) http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/lesson-plans/reciprocal-revision-making-peer-403.html Reciprocal Revision: Making Peer Feedback Meaningful Lesson Plan (Grades 6-8) http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/lesson-plans/reciprocal-revision-making-peer-403.html Peer Review: Narrative Lesson Plan (Grade 6-8) http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/lesson-plans/peer-review-narrative-122.html

15. Involving Students and Families in Ongoing Reflection and Assessment Lesson Plan (Gr. K-2) http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/lesson-plans/involving-students-families-ongoing-973.html Editing Checklist for Self- and Peer Editing Printout http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/printouts/editing-checklist-self-peer-30232.html Help a Child Edit and Revise Tip (grades K-3) http://www.readwritethink.org/parent-afterschool-resources/tips-howtos/help-child-edit-revise-30594.html and How to Revise and Edit Tip (Grades 6-12) http://www.readwritethink.org/parent-afterschool-resources/tips-howtos/revise-edit-30116.html

16. Publishing

17. Letter Generator Student Interactive Tool, (Grades K-12) http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/student-interactives/letter-generator-30005.html Flip Book Student Interactive Tool (Grades 3-12) http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/student-interactives/flip-book-30054.html ReadWriteThink Printing Press Student Interactive Tool (Grades K-12) http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/student-interactives/readwritethink-printing-press-30036.html Stapleless Book Student Interactive Tool (Grades K-12) http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/student-interactives/stapleless-book-30010.html

18. Post-Reading

19. Scaffolding Comprehension Strategies Using Graphic Organizers Lesson Plan (Grades 3-8) http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/lesson-plans/scaffolding-comprehension-strategies-using-95.html Exchanging Ideas by Sharing Journals: Interactive Response in the Classroom Lesson Plan (Grades 3-5) http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/lesson-plans/exchanging-ideas-sharing-journals-1054.html Literature Response in Primary Classrooms Lesson Plan (Grades K-2) http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/lesson-plans/literature-response-primary-classrooms-30737.html Making Connections Strategy Guide (Grades 3-8) http://www.readwritethink.org/professional-development/strategy-guides/making-connections-30659.html

20. Book Report Alternative: The Elements of Fiction Lesson Plan (Gr. 3-5) http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/lesson-plans/book-report-alternative-elements-138.html Other Book Report Alternatives: Glog That Book!Characters for Hire! Studying Character in DramaCharacter and Author Business CardsCreating a New Book CoverHooking a Reader with a Book Cover Examining Story Elements Using Story Map Comic StripsComic Strips and Cartoon SquaresCreating a Childhood for a CharacterWriting Resumes for Characters in Historical Fiction Alternative: Summary, Symbol, and Analysis in BookmarksCareers for Characters

21. Story Map Student Interactive Tool (Grades 3-12) http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/student-interactives/story-30008.html Comic Creator Student Interactive Tool 9Grades K-12) http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/student-interactives/comic-creator-30021.html Plot Diagram Student Interactive (Grades 1-12) http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/student-interactives/plot-diagram-30040.html Cube Creator Student Interactive Tool (Grades 3-12) http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/student-interactives/cube-creator-30850.html

22. Additional Resources

23. Professional Development features resources from IRA and NCTE, including publications, meetings, events, and online PD.

24. Parent & Afterschool Resources Activities & Projects Games & Tools Tips & How-To's Printouts Podcast Series Resources in Spanish

25. Podcasts Text Messages is a monthly podcast providing families, educators, out-of-school practitioners, and tutors reading recommendations they can pass along to teen readers. In each episode of Chatting About Books, kids, parents, and teachers chat about the best in children's literature for ages 4 through 11.

26. All About You! Community Stories showcase the “faces” for the site and the many ways that RWT has influenced and directly benefited its users.

27. Want to Share the Site with Others? • ReadWriteThink ReView, a new collection of video demonstrations, show how to dig into what the site has to offer. Even if you are a frequent visitor to the site, these short demonstrations will show you how to better navigate new features on ReadWriteThink.org. The videos can also be a valuable addition to school-based professional development time, allowing educators to explore the site as a group. • A sampling of the ReadWriteThink ReView videos includes: • Aligning Your Instruction With State Standards • Filtering to Refine Your Search • Finding Cross-Curricular Resources • Seeing What’s Popular • Sharing Your Ideas by Posting Comments • Sharing Resources

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