Monday, April 14, 2008

Chapter 11 - Build on Best Practice and Research

Highlights from Chapter 11

*Write every day.
*Understand social context (share writing)
*Provide caring teachers (students will write more if they feel safe and valued)
*Professional Development
*Encourage both teacher and parent support
*Create predictable writing routines
*Provide support through conferences
*Keep test prep embedded in curriculum
*Emphasize writing as a process
*Provide choice, purpose, and audience
*Recognize writing's role beyond the classroom

Take responisbility for beoming an effective writing teacher

Adopt practices of highly effective teachers

You achieve what you believe

Develop a schoolwide vision

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