A Powerful Year of Writing Adrienne Gear
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A POWERFUL YEAR OF WRITING
ADRIENNE GEAR
Adrienne Gear
TEACHER - in the Vancouver School District for over 25 years
PRESENTER - of workshops locally and internationally
AUTHOR - of seven professional books for teachers (Kindergarten ? Grade 8)
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AGENDA
? Beliefs about Writing Instruction ? What is a "Balanced Writing Program" ? Weekly Practice Writes ? Brain Pocket Writing ? Text Structures
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What are your core beliefs/values about Writing Instruction?
I Believe...
There is a big difference between "doing writing" and "teaching writing". We need to shift from a "Product-Driven" to "Process-Driven" approach Practicing is more important than Publishing "I don't know how you can teach kids until you know what they know"
-Gail Boushey and Joan Moser Responsive writing instruction makes the biggest difference in improved writing skills
Formative Assessment
Targeted Writing Instruction
Improved Writing Skills
"Anchor Books" (mentor texts) are an essential part of an effective Writing Program
Oral language has a significant impact on writing success.
PRINTING is NOT a prerequisite for WRITING: A "writer" is someone who has a story to tell. We ALL have stories to tell therefore we are ALL writers.
Spelling programs, lists and tests do not transfer into writing.
Providing clear frames and structures for different forms of writing is the key to student success.
Every child can develop into a confident, competent writer when they have consistent structures, skills, and support.
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Balanced Writing Program
What are the elements?
70% - STRUCTURED: guided writing,mini lessons, writing workshop,"Write-Alouds" (modelling), practice writes,etc.
BALANCED WRITING PROGRAM
20% - UNSTRUCTURED:journal writing,free writing,writing centers, etc.
10% - Publish, Project, Pinterest!
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My Writing Goals:
To make sure my writing is interesting for my reader
Adding details Triple scoop words Similes "Hook" your reader Wrap it up! Using the senses Voice Nonfiction Features
To make sure my writing is clear for my reader
Spacing Spelling (no excuse,
GUM)
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No Excuse Spelling list
"No Excuse" Spelling Lists Grade 1 ? "No Excuse" Words
a
for
on
am
he
she
and
I
that
are
in
the
at
is
to
be
it
was
can
of
you
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GUM it strategy
Give it a try Underline it Move on!
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GIVE IT A TRY.... CLAP it out! SOUND it out! STRETCH it out!
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Class Writing Goals:
To make sure my writing is INTERESTING for my reader
Adding details Triple scoop words Similes Personification Using the senses Voice Nonfiction Features
To make sure my writing is CLEAR for my reader!
Spacing Spelling (no excuse,
GUM) Punctuation Organization Stay on topic
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Class Writing Goals:
To make sure my writing is interesting for my reader
Adding details Triple scoop words Similes
To make sure my writing is clear for my reader
Spacing Spelling (no excuse,
GUM)
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Your reader is the most important part of your writing.
- Adrienne Gear
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Establish a Writing Routine!
Weekly Practice Writes
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PLAN ? DRAFT ? REVISE
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Effective Writing Routine:
Plan Monday (30 min)
- introduce topic - read anchor book - model plan (options: 4 corner picture, web, list)
Draft Tuesday/Wednesday (45 min)
- partner share with plan ("point and talk") - teach mini lesson on a writing technique from goal chart - MODEL writing! - provide class time for writing ? "build stamina"
Revise Thursday (25 min)
- students take turns reading practice write to their partner - Editing Check list - use GREEN pencil crayons! - Teacher has individual writing conference with 1-2 students
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Effective Writing Routine: Plan Monday (30 min) - Establish the TOPIC
- introduce topic - read anchor book - model plan (options: 4 corner picture, web, list)
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ME! ? ANCHOR BOOKS
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TOPIC - ME! 4 big ideas:
1) Introducing me! 2) Things I Like 3) My Family 4) Surprise!
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4-Corner Picture Plan
picture of me
picture of my family
picture of things I like picture of surprise
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My Friend Sam ? Planning Sheet
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What my mom looks like
What my mom is good at
A special time I have with my mom
Why I love my mom.
Web Plan
What I Look Like
What I'm Like (on the
inside)
Me!
What I like to do
Surprise
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List Plan
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ME
What I look like
Things I like
My personality
A surprise
Effective Writing Routine:
Draft Tuesday/Wednesday (45 min)
- TTYN - with plan ("point and talk") - REPEAT your story with another partner
"Writing floats on a sea of talk"
- James Britton
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Effective Writing Routine:
Draft Tuesday/Wednesday (45 min)
- TTYN - with plan ("point and talk") - REPEAT your story with another partner - MINI LESSON - on a writing technique from goal chart - Establish the TARGET! - MODEL writing ? Write Alouds
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PERSONAL NARRATIVE MINI LESSONS
Triple Scoop Words Spacing, Punctuation Adding Interesting Details Similes
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Class Writing Goals:
To make sure my writing is CLEAR for
my reader
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