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6 Traits Chatboard

Active Learning

by CDW

Sep 5, 2009

Any ideas on some active learning strategies for getting students moving around the classroom and being put in charge of their own learning. I do want to give a boring lecture and am looking for new ways to deliver the content to my students.

Thanks

any workshop presenters for senior high teachers?

by Looking for great presentor

Sep 8, 2009

If you had a great presenter at your high school, would you please recommend the person/company? Thanks in advance

Lulu I recommend Paul Kropp - he is a writer and teacher and does a great interactive six traits presentation. E-mail me directly and I can give you his contact info.

On 9/08/09, Looking for great presentor wrote: > If you had a great presenter at your high school, would you > please recommend the person/company? Thanks in advance

Sep 19, 2009

Gena Larry Bell was a great presenter we had one time!! He stresses using 12 Power Words that all teachers can use!! I think if you google him, you should be able to find info!!

Oct 18, 2009

Writing intervention...need help??!!

by Confused w/ RTI

Sep 17, 2009

Our team of 7th grade teachers is responsible for targeting a group of about 15 students who performed poorly on the written portion of ISATs (Illinois Standards Achievement Test).

We need to come up with a way to pre-assess them, create an intervention, and track progress. We're confused because there are so many different forms of writi...See More

lovesbooks It sounds to me like you'll need to use the same state rubric to pre-assess the 15 who fell short of passing. Since I'm not familiar with your state's writing test, do you receive a copy of the students' papers? If so, that could be your baseline for driving instruction. If not, you'll need to have students write to a prompt, similar to that given ...See More

Oct 6, 2009

Colorado State Standards

by Donna

Sep 29, 2009

Hello Everyone, I teach first grade in Colorado. I'm wondering if anyone knows of a website I could go to that would have all the Colorado State standards in kid friendly language. Anyone help would be very much appreciated. Thanks, Donna

6 + 1 Traits Training

by Pam Holland

Oct 6, 2009

I looking for the above training in Texas. Can you help?

Grading in a middle school writing class

by Jonathan

Oct 8, 2009

I am a new teacher, and I'm teaching a writing class for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. I was just wondering what kind of graded assessments should I be giving, besides essays and etc? Our school requires at least one grade a week, so I was just wanting some feedback as to how many grades you give a week, and what types of assessments do you give?
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tgs/ga/8 My first year as an 8th grade teacher, we split reading and writing, and I was the writing teacher. The standards I was responsible to teach included both writing and conventions. Thus, you can do a variety of conventions mini-lessons and assess students on those skills. In addition, grammar is included within conventions, so there is also a pletho...See More

Nov 7, 2009

Grading in a middle school writing class

by Jonathan

Oct 8, 2009

I am a new teacher, and I'm teaching a writing class for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. I was just wondering what kind of graded assessments should I be giving, besides essays and etc? Our school requires at least one grade a week, so I was just wanting some feedback as to how many grades you give a week, and what types of assessments do you give?
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Caulkins and ELL students (small moments)

by Cara

Oct 11, 2009

Does anyone have any suggestions for helping ELL (English Language Learners) how to create small moments stories when they can't even write english??? WHat should I have them do at workshop time?? All they do is draw pictures, is that enough? HELP!!! Thanks!

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Ginny When I worked with students who were in my class because they refused ESL services, I found that a student who shared the same language was the key. I had students write what they could. I had them share with a peer and get feedback. The results were slow at first but blossomed as the command of language improved. Fortunately, I was always able to ...See More

Jan 8, 2010

It's all about the small moments! On 10/11/09, Cara wrote: > Does anyone have any suggestions for helping ELL (English > Language Learners) how to create small moments stories > when they can't even write english??? > WHat should I have them do at workshop time?? > All they do is draw pictures, is that enough? > HELP!!! > Thanks!

I started my students ...See MoreOn 10/11/09, Cara wrote: > Does anyone have any suggestions for helping ELL (English > Language Learners) how to create small moments stories > when they can't even write english??? > WHat should I have them do at workshop time?? > All they do is draw pictures, is that enough? > HELP!!! > Thanks!

I started my students off with getting in touch with the small moments. I'd read a book about something special and then I'd share my own story about something special I recieved from my grandmother. Then I asked the students to think about something special they may have received from someone... family member, coach, friend, teacher, etc. We brainstormed who might give us memorable things... I ended the lesson with homework... Go home and find the most valuable possession you own and bring it in to school (make sure it's ok with mom and dad first.)

Each student had 3-5 minutes to tell their story about the item they brought: Who gave it to them? Why is it so valuable to them? When did they receive it? Where were they when they got it? How was it given to them? As we went through the items, the rest of the class could really identify with the 5W's and H, the sentiment of the presenter, and could identify the small moment behind the object. We went through three boxes of tissues, but it made a lasting impression... so much so, that on a benchmark test, one of my students wrote that the day we shared our most valuable possessions was a "day he'll never forget!"

The first and greatest communication is our oral tradition. Once they realize they have a story to tell, the writing will follow. With my ELL kiddos, I am very respectful of their fear of making mistakes... It takes constant reassurance to have them write the best they can, and then show that you are there to help them grow as writers, not criticize them. They take criticsm personally, and I try so hard to make sure they have a role in the correcting of their work. That's where my time with them in writers workshop comes in.

With regard to drawing, do not discount storyboarding as way for some students to get their story out. I have those students draw a picture of what's happening in the beginning, middle and end of their story. The small moment is usually in the middle with more detail. Underneath each picture, I have the student identify the 5W's (if applicable), words that show the mood, setting, emotion, describe the item, etc. so they can go back and write about that picture. That usually gets them to a rough draft that we can work with. It works with some students, but not all. I've found that between these two methods though, most everyone can write a competent story and move on through the writing process.

Jul 14, 2010

Step up to Writing

by Nick

Dec 19, 2009

Is anyone using Step up to Writing-Intermediate Edition for grade 6? If so, is it too easy since it is recommended for grades 3-6? I have the secondary edition but feel that some of the writing samples in the guide and resource kit may be above my students' heads.

Thanks.

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marie On 12/19/09, Terri wrote: > Our school uses it through 5th gr and it seems to work well. I > think there are several examples of the different writing, so > it wouldn't be all 3rd grade samples. I use the Primary Steps > version and we like it. I have a new copy that I got when I > attended a training. It's the 2nd edition. If you ne...See More

Dec 26, 2009

marie On 12/19/09, Terri wrote: > Our school uses it through 5th gr and it seems to work well. I > think there are several examples of the different writing, so > it wouldn't be all 3rd grade samples. I use the Primary Steps > version and we like it. I have a new copy that I got when I > attended a training. It's the 2nd edition. If you ne...See More

Dec 26, 2009

Daily 6 trait writing book

by melissa

Dec 22, 2009

I just had the school purchase the 6 trait daily writing book from Evan Moor. Does anyone use this book...do you find it useful?

Kelly On 12/22/09, melissa wrote: > I just had the school purchase the 6 trait daily writing > book from Evan Moor. Does anyone use this book...do you > find it useful?

I am using this book for 4th grade. I love it. The students haven't had much exposure to the traits (unfortunately) so it is perfect for an introductory year. It was jus...See More

Jan 4, 2010

Christiana It is AMAZING and a lifesaver!

Sep 8, 2010

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