Teaching Writing/Grammar Presentation

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Presentation: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/18becZeSSMnT4h2S9fsT8tmcHPmNdnwu50YeLsiJGMJU/edit?usp=sharing

Writers Express by Dave Kemper, Ruth Nathan, Carol Elsholz, & Patrick Sebranek
Description: This text focuses on teaching students, young writers, thinkers, and learners on how to successfully create their own writing in the classroom and outside of the classroom. This text is student centered rather than teacher centered, but it still is a good handbook for teachers to use in their classrooms to help their students. This text is divided into five major parts; The process of writing, the forms of writing, the tools of learning, proofreader’s guide, and the student almanac. 
The Process of Writing:
  • Getting started
    • Basic writing guide
    • Steps in the writing process
    • Traits of effective writing
    • Writing with computers
    • Planning your portfolio
  • Prewriting and Drafting
    • Choosing a subject
    • Writing a first draft
  • Revising and Editing
  • Building Paragraphs and Essays
  • Improving Your Writing Skills
The Forms of Writing
  • Personal Writing
    • Journals
    • Notes and letters
  • Subject Writing
    • Biographical writing
  • Report Writing
    • Summaries
    • Observation reports
    • Computer report
  • Story and Play Writing
  • Poetry Writing
The Tools of Learning
  • Finding Information
    • Using the library
    • Using the internet
  • Reading and Spelling Skills
    • Vocab skills
    • Reading graphics
  • Speaking, Viewing, and Listening Skills
    • Giving speeches
    • Performing poems
    • Improving viewing and listening skills
  • Thinking Skills
    • Using graphic organizers
    • Thinking and writing
  • Learning Skills
    • Completing assignments
    • Working in groups
    • Taking good notes
Proofreader's Guide
  • Making Punctuation
  • Editing for Mechanics
  • Checking Your Spelling
    • Commonly misspelled words
  • Using the Right Word
    • Common misused words
  • Understanding Sentences
  • Understanding Our Language
Student Almanac
  • Using Language
  • History of English Language
Why I Chose This Text: 
  1. Good resource to give students if they are passionate and motivated about improving their writing skills.
  2. Has a ton of tips for students
  3. Doesn’t just focus on one aspect of writing
  4. Contains dozens of student models for writing
Teaching Ideas:
  1. Get copies from the book and give certain pages to them as a resource for an assignment/paper. (checklists)
  2. Use the mini lessons provided on the website. (Journal Entries)
  3. Use the writing prompts provided on the website.
Challenges:
  1. Motivating students to want to read it
  2. Not many tips for teachers specifically
  3. More helpful towards younger students rather than High School students
More:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=65&v=TnJ3tHQedAc&feature=emb_logo

https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/teachersguide/writers-express-teachers-guide-table-contents

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