January+28

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Creating Conditions for Writers: If you build it, will they come?

 * A video on classroom discipline, just for fun...but there are some points that are applicable today!**

Before class, please read Fletcher, Ch. 3 & 4; and Graves: //7 Conditions for Effective Writing// = = =Writing Workshop=

Mini-lesson: Voice-Growing Leads, Barry Lane Style

Writing Time

Sharing = = =Teaching Language Arts= Creating Conditions for Writers-Supporting //Their// Processes
 * The Two Sisters
 * Denver Public Schools
 * KDG-1st procedure mini-lesson example
 * 2-5 Launching workshop Mini-lesson examples
 * Do kids need to //talk// in class?

Response Groups: = = =Homework= Read Fletcher, Ch. 6 & 7 and Murray, Teach Writing as a Process, Not a Product 1) discuss the role of process in the work of writers. As teachers, how will this affect our workshops? How do you teach process vs. product? 2) We have read several pieces that essentially support one another in terms of identifying effective practices. If we've known some of these things for over 30 years, why weren't they more prevalent in K-12 classrooms? 3) Your own approach to the readings and class activities.
 * Ideas for inquiry projects
 * Professional Response #2 discussion
 * Professional Response #2** is due by February 4: Possible approaches: