Writing Instruction Flashcards
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Which approach to teaching writing emphasizes craft, mentor texts, and mini-lessons targeting specific writing skills?
Answer: Lucy Calkins' Units of Study / Workshop model
Lucy Calkins' Units of Study model uses mentor texts and focused mini-lessons within a workshop framework to teach writing craft.
A high school teacher assigns an argumentative essay on a current social issue. Which element is MOST critical for students to include?
Answer: A counterargument and rebuttal
Strong argumentative writing addresses opposing viewpoints (counterargument) and explains why the writer's position is stronger (rebuttal).
Which rubric dimension addresses whether a student's writing stays on topic and logically moves from point to point?
Answer: Organization
Organization evaluates how well ideas flow logically, whether transitions are used, and whether the writing stays focused on the topic.
A teacher notices that ELL students in her class struggle to write topic sentences. Which scaffold would be MOST effective?
Answer: Providing sentence frames such as 'In this paragraph, I will explain…'
Sentence frames provide language support that allows ELL students to practice the academic structure of topic sentences while developing their own ideas.
According to the 6+1 Traits of Writing model, which trait refers to the individual personality and passion that comes through in a piece of writing?
Answer: Voice
Voice in the 6+1 Traits model refers to the unique style, tone, and personality of the writer that engages the reader.
A 2nd-grade student is in the early stages of literacy development and writes using invented spelling. The teacher should PRIMARILY:
Answer: Encourage the student to express ideas freely while noting developmental patterns for targeted instruction
Invented spelling reflects phonemic awareness development; teachers should encourage idea expression while using error patterns to inform instruction.
Which of the following BEST describes formative assessment in writing instruction?
Answer: Ongoing observations, drafts, and conferences used to guide instruction
Formative assessment is ongoing and informs instruction in real time, unlike summative assessments that measure learning after instruction ends.