authentic writing in the classroom using the index cards at your table, complete a two minute...
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Authentic Writing in the Classroom
Using the index cards at your table, complete a two minute “Brain Drain” on all you know about authentic writing.
Discover…. Visit these sites to get more ideas on authentic writing (10 min)
1. http://www.ttms.org/PDFs/03%20Writing%20Samples%20v001%20%28Full%29.pdf
2. http://www.nwp.org/cs/public/print/resource/882 3. http://tech4ela.weebly.com/authentic-writing.html
4. http://www.davidson.k12.nc.us/education/components/scrapbook/default.php?sectiondetailid=28230
5. http://www.readingrockets.org/blog/36692
6. http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/08/25/student-journalism-using-news-models-for-authentic-writing/?_php=true&_type=blogs&_r=0
7. http://writinginthecontentareas.pbworks.com/f/Real-World%20Writing.pdf
8. http://theline.edublogs.org/2011/01/15/authentic-writing-its-easy/
What is authentic writing? Why is it important?Authentic writing is a way for students to
apply writing to a real world concept. Authentic writing enables students to
communicate with a variety of audiences for many purposes in a variety of ways.
Authentic writing is probably one of the best forms of writing because students feel as though it “counts in the real world.”
It helps prepare students for writing they will encounter in their future within their professions.
Forms of authentic writing There are many forms of authentic writing for
students:~Personal narratives~Reviews~Speeches~Letters to the editor~Memoirs
There is a list in your packet. Take a few minutes to look over the list.
Reflect on your experiences with authentic writing in your own classroom. Share an instance when you or your peers have used these or similar examples of authentic writing. Do you think this is an effective mode of writing?
Teacher’s roleWhat is your role in helping the student create a
successful piece of authentic writing?~Provide models/examples of authentic
writing~Provide rubric~Provide focus
R-RoleA-AudienceF-FormatT-Topic
Teacher’s role continuedQuestioning allows you to help the student
focus. You might ask…~Who is your audience?~Does the audience have prior
knowledge?~What do you want the audience to
know when they’ve finished reading?Students should be familiar with the writing
process (pre-writing, drafting, revising, editing, and publication)
How could we create authentic writing assignments in these settings?
https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/high-school-engineering-lesson
https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/merging-industry-and-classroom-ced
Authentic Reading & WritingVideo
http://vimeo.com/20033620
1. Why is the writing in the video considered authentic writing?
2. What are the benefits of using this strategy?
How Do I Assess? The
Big ?Assessing authentic writing is very flexible; use your own discretion!!
Rubrics work great!!!
Home Journals: An Authentic Writing Opportunity that Involves Parents
http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=authentic+writing+video&FORM=HDRSC3#view=detail&mid=34397C6FD3D1A42F387534397C6FD3D1A42F3875
1. How was this authentic writing task organized/structured?
2. What was the teacher’s role?3. How will the activity be
assessed?
Publication IdeasCreate a class anthologyDesign a classroom magazine for the articlesShare personal narrativesSend letters to the editorPrepare book reviews/letters for the authorSubmit writings in a contest Forward work to a publishing company (with
parental consent of course!!!)
Now You Try!Think of a text or novel that you plan to
read this year. What are some themes, motifs, or concepts you want students to learn?
Chose a form of authentic writing from the list provided and create a prompt/scenario that your students would enjoy. Write the assignment on an index card.
Discuss the examples that you created with your table members.
Share ItOnce you’ve shared with your table, choose
one to present to everyone else. Write the prompt/scenario on the chart paper provided.
One person at the table collects each teacher created example from index cards and types the authentic writing examples that were created. Email these to: [email protected] OR [email protected].
After these are compiled we will post the master list onto the literacy site.
http://www.robeson.k12.nc.us/site/default.aspx?PageID=1
Work Cited
Dick, Elizabeth. Literacy Across the Curriculum: Setting and Implementing Goals for Grades Six through 12. SREB, 2003. Print.
Authentic Writing Samples from http://www.ttms.org/PDFs/03%20Writing%2 0Samples%20v001%20%28Full%29.pdf