Writing+Instruction+Resource


 * == Objective: == || ==Essential Question: == ||
 * ==== Research and develop a "Writing Instruction Resource" that will strengthen your theory and practice of writing in the classroom. ==== || ====How will the "Writing Instruction Resource" you develop improve your writing instruction for students in your classroom? ==== ||


 * < == Assessment Piece: == ||
 * ==== Participants taking this class for __three credits__ will be developing a Writing Instruction Resource as a way to deepen and extend their understanding of sound pedagogical practices and theories of writing. Participants should invest a minimum of 15 hours into the research and development of this resource. ====

**Deadline: Thursday, July 14**  * For participants taking the class for **three credits**. || Planning and implementing writing instruction is a difficult endeavor. There are many issues that emerge as you begin using this mode of instruction with your students.
 * Writing Instruction Resource Explanation & Requirements **

Choose an element of **writing instruction** you would like to research. Define the difficulties or concerns that are inherent in that element. Formulate a set of 3-4 questions you want to use to help you search for answers. Locate resources and conduct a search for information that will help you find a classroom solution for your **writing instruction** concern. Develop a plan of action for implementing the solutions that will improve the effectiveness of your **writing instruction**.


 * Requirements: **

1) __Introduction__: Explain why you chose to research this aspect of writing instruction (challenges you have encountered, etc.)

2) __Questions__: List the questions you are using to guide your research.

3) __Project Goal__: What will you create and how will this assist you with the challenges you have experienced? How will this resource address Michigan writing standards/expectations (select either the Common Core State Standards or Michigan Grade Level Content Expectations)? Common Cores State Standards MI GLCEs K-8 MI HS Expectations

4) __Teaching Resource__: Your writing instruction resource should be beneficial to your unique teaching situation. This could consist of a collection of mini-lessons; a list of mentor texts annotated with notes about the elements of craft each piece demonstrates; writing  pieces you have created as models; student conference plan/guidelines; revision strategies and lessons; a wiki laying out individual  units/modules, etc.

5) __Works Cited__: List the professional sources you used to create your Writing Instruction Resources in MLA format. MLA formatting help: Purdue Online Writing Lab

6) __Professional Reflection__: What are the key insights you have gained from your research? How will this shape your instruction? How will students benefit? Did anything surprise you? Confirm your thinking? Stretch you? What new questions do you have? What is your overall feeling with the teacher writing resource you developed?

Writing Instruction Resource Printable Directions

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Writing Instruction Resources to Explore for Inspiration, Created by SBWP Summer Institute 2010 Participants

 * Sample Writing Instruction Resources from SBWP SI 2010 Participants ||