Highlights from Chapter 7
Start writing with the whole picture and then go back in and teach the skills
Reduce isolated skills work
Make sure that students have a meaningful purpose and/or an audience to write to to get the best quality writing.
Save exemplary writing (with the students' permission) to use as models
Teach useful mini lessons as needs or situations arise in class
Keep min lessons short
Don't overemphasize correctness during writing - writing quality will decline. Focus on corrections after quality writing is produced
Raise you expectations for spelling - use everyday situations to talk about the importance of good spelling
Limit dictionary and thesaurus use - put them away until the editing stage
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