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Creating a Resource-Rich Classroom Session 8, Focus on Writing

Creating a Resource-Rich Classroom Session 8, Focus on Writing. L. Opp-Beckman, C. Kieffer University of Oregon http://thaiuo.uoregon.edu/session_08.html. Session 8. Opening Remarks and Review Activity #1: Diamante Poems Activity #2: Chain Stories Activity #3: All-class Writing

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Creating a Resource-Rich Classroom Session 8, Focus on Writing

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  1. Creating a Resource-Rich Classroom Session 8, Focus on Writing L. Opp-Beckman, C. KiefferUniversity of Oregon http://thaiuo.uoregon.edu/session_08.html

  2. Session 8 Opening Remarks and Review Activity #1: Diamante Poems Activity #2: Chain Stories Activity #3: All-class Writing Demonstration of Web Sites Q & A (time permitting).

  3. Review Importance of Exposure A LOT of exposure. Of interest to learners (ask them!). Different genres of language. Regular updates of “fresh” materials and resources. Feedback on what’s working.

  4. Review Importance of Choice Students who are interested will be more engaged… Spend more time on task… Show better learning outcomes (become language users)… Enjoy their learning experience!

  5. Review,Goals Resource-rich = Literacy-rich Build resource sets over time. Anchor use of resources to curriculum and learning goals. Avoid expensive investments of… -- Time! -- Money!

  6. Activity #1 Diamante Poems See handout: http://thaiuo.uoregon.edu/session_08.html Choose a topic (theme, event). Choose opposites for the topic. Follow along with us to create your poem….

  7. Diamante Poem [Title], by [Author/s] ___________________ __________________, ________________ _________________, ________________, _________________ _______________, _______________, ________________, ________________ _________________, ________________, _________________ _________________, _______________ ____________________

  8. Diamante Poem Passage of Time, by Cindy & Leslie Sunrise bright, energetic shining, awakening, flowing dawn, renewal, closure, dreams relaxing, reflecting, soothing restful, peaceful Sunset

  9. Activity #2 Chain Stories See handout: http://www.uoregon.edu/~leslieob/chains.html Get into groups of 3. Choose a topic (theme, event). Follow along with us to create your story (beginning, middle, end)….

  10. Chain Stories Variations Groups of 4. Use realia or “clues” as prompts. Combine with oral storytelling. Combine with Reader’s Theater. Illustrate and display; anthology.

  11. Activity #3 “I Saw, I Heard, I Am…” See example: http://www.uoregon.edu/~aei/sanno98memories.html Choose a topic (theme, event). Everyone gets three cards. Follow along with us to create your piece….

  12. All-class Writing Variations Graffitti wall. Collage. “Continuous comment” board. Story corner with rotating display of student work. Publish as newsletter, journal, etc.

  13. http://www.uoregon.edu/~leslieob/pizzaz.html This is the source for today’s diamante poems, chain stories, and other writing activities.

  14. http://www.eduplace.com/tales/

  15. http://www.thestorystarter.com/

  16. http://www.seventhsanctum.com/index-writ.php

  17. http://www.brown.edu/Courses/FR0133/Fairytale_Generator/

  18. http://www.teachervision.fen.com/creative-writing/rubrics/4531.htmlhttp://www.teachervision.fen.com/creative-writing/rubrics/4531.html

  19. Next Session Bring: Resources to share in the “Swap Shop.” Bring your collections of targeted TOPICS + RESOURCES. For copies of handouts: http://thaiuo.uoregon.edu

  20. Creating a Resource-Rich Classroom Session 8, Focus on Writing L. Opp-Beckman, C. KiefferUniversity of Oregon http://thaiuo.uoregon.edu/session_08.html

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