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Designing Effective Writing Assignments Jim Burke Burlingame High School
Guiding Principles ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Clarify the Purpose ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Note the verbs
Clarify Expectations: Model ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Make It Meaningful & Challenging ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Place It Within the Larger Context of Your Curriculum ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Align Assignments to Your Standards ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Convey Criteria for Success ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
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