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

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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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