AECTP Writing Instruction 2

Question 1

Which approach to teaching writing emphasizes craft, mentor texts, and mini-lessons targeting specific writing skills?

Accepted Answer

Lucy Calkins' Units of Study / Workshop model

Answer

Lucy Calkins' Units of Study model uses mentor texts and focused mini-lessons within a workshop framework to teach writing craft.

Question 2

A high school teacher assigns an argumentative essay on a current social issue. Which element is MOST critical for students to include?

Accepted Answer

A counterargument and rebuttal

Answer

Strong argumentative writing addresses opposing viewpoints (counterargument) and explains why the writer's position is stronger (rebuttal).

Question 3

Which rubric dimension addresses whether a student's writing stays on topic and logically moves from point to point?

Accepted Answer

Organization

Answer

Organization evaluates how well ideas flow logically, whether transitions are used, and whether the writing stays focused on the topic.

Question 4

A teacher notices that ELL students in her class struggle to write topic sentences. Which scaffold would be MOST effective?

Accepted Answer

Providing sentence frames such as 'In this paragraph, I will explain…'

Answer

Sentence frames provide language support that allows ELL students to practice the academic structure of topic sentences while developing their own ideas.

Question 5

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?

Accepted Answer

Voice

Answer

Voice in the 6+1 Traits model refers to the unique style, tone, and personality of the writer that engages the reader.

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AECTP Writing Instruction 2