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MC: writing

by Julie

Nov 12, 2016

I am extremely nervous about the students writing pieces. I've read about what I need to do but it is not registering. Maybe it's because I'm nervous. Can you recommend anything to help me?

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What Works Hi Julie. It's a little hard to tell from your post, but I'm assuming you are referring to Component 2 of the MCGen certificate area. If that's not the case, then please clarify because this response may not be what you need.

Your kids need to write a narrative piece and an expository piece. If you aren't clear on the difference between th...See MoreHi Julie. It's a little hard to tell from your post, but I'm assuming you are referring to Component 2 of the MCGen certificate area. If that's not the case, then please clarify because this response may not be what you need.

Your kids need to write a narrative piece and an expository piece. If you aren't clear on the difference between the two, then do some research. For both genres, the kids will write something - a first draft if you will. You will analyze their writing and then decide what skills you need to teach to help them do better on their next piece. You will teach the skills using whatever methods you have found effective: mini lessons, peer editing, small group work etc. Then the kids write again (same genre, often the same topic, but not always) and you again analyze to see if they improved on the skills you taught. They might OR might not. Whatever the outcome, you plan what is next: move on to another skill or reteach etc. You choose 2 students's work to feature. they can be the same 2 kids for each genre or different kids. You do that for both genres.

Essentially, the assessors are looking to see if you follow the steps on Architecture of Accomplished Teaching - the NB version of an accomplished lesson/unit plan. This can be found in the GENERAL portfolio directions. It's a red, helix graphic. Here is user friendly acronym to use: SSTARS

S = Students S = Set Goals T = Teach A = Assess R = Reflect S = Start Over

The prompts in the Written Commentary follow some (not all) of those steps, so your responses are the evidence.

If the kids don't make the progress you hoped for, don't panic. The assessors want to see what YOU DO to address that issue...that's the most important thing to explain in your writing.

I hope this helps you get started.

On 11/12/16, Julie wrote: > I am extremely nervous about the students writing pieces. > I've read about what I need to do but it is not registering. > Maybe it's because I'm nervous. Can you recommend > anything to help me?

Nov 12, 2016

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