Content Area Writing

Content Writing Writing to Learn

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Today… ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Experts: National Council for Teaching of Mathematics, National Science Educational Standards, National Council of Social Studies, et.al

Students’ complain about writing… ,[object Object],by Blaisr Writing about student interests and questions makes non-fiction writing non-boring.

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Active engagment in the subject matter ,[object Object],For more information about engagement in writing: www.literacymatters.org

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Understand information and concepts more deeply ,[object Object],[object Object]

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Long term retention of learning and application in new situations TALKING + WRITING = Improved Retention of Science Learning over time. (Rivard and Straw, 2000)

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Part 2: Standards and Structures

Top 10 Reasons to Engage in Expository Writing “ Good non-fiction writing is ‘facts ignited by passion’”—Jean Fritz

10. To share our expertise with others and develop self-confidence and self-esteem ,[object Object]

9. To write for wider audiences with authentic purposes ,[object Object],[object Object]

8. To obtain a thorough understanding of a topic of study ,[object Object]

7. To enhance our vocabulary, visual literacy, and use of technology ,[object Object]

6. To demonstrate our ability to write in different text forms ,[object Object]

5. To take ownership for learning about our world and being able to share that knowledge with others ,[object Object]

4. To make use of powerful scaffolds to help create new and enjoyable patterns for our writing ,[object Object],[object Object]

3. To develop myriad strategies for building content and to find ways to organize and synthesize our learning ,[object Object],[object Object]

2. To continue to build our curiosity for our world by promoting a spirit of inquiry ,[object Object]

1. To provide choice—especially for those of us who would prefer reading and writing nonfiction over reading and writing fiction

Stylistic Features of Good Non-Fiction Writing ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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Part 3: Writing, Part of a Better Life

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Case Technologies to Enhance Literacy Learning: Charles K. Kinzer Teachers College, Columbia University Linda D. Labbo , University of Georgia Donald J. Leu , University of Connecticut William H. Teale , University of Illinois, Chicago This group is an example of how we need to change how we teach our pre-service teachers. See PDF

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