TEACHING WRITING SKILLS

Using structures to organize for writingoutline map/diagram construct story frames consider purpose, audience, point of view, and format... Putting ideas down on paper; exploring

 INTERACTIVE

brainstorm

Using structures to organize for writing

outline

map/diagram

construct story frames

consider purpose, audience, point of view, and format

Putting ideas down on paper; exploring new ideas during writing

write rough drafts

confer with peers and

teacher

revise for meaning (at the

idea level)

proofread and edit for

mechanical and conventional accuracy

 polish for final draft

 share or publish

 select for portfolio assessment

POST WRITING METHODS:

Author of the Week/Month:

 Feature one or two authors each

week or month, displaying their work

on a designated classroom or

hallway bulletin board A brief

biography and photograph of the

author can also be posted