3. How do we get there?
Standard 2-4 (Writing: Developing Written
Communication):
“The student creates writing that
includes a clear focus, coherent
organization, sufficient
elaboration, effective voice, and
appropriate use of conventions.”
4. What is Our Goal?
• Students will know how to use the
6+ Writing Traits to become better
writers.
5. Objectives
• Students will be able to:
– Explain each of the 6+ Writing Traits
– Determine effective writing by analyzing writing
samples
– Apply the 6+ traits in their own writing
7. ADDIE
• Analyze – identify prior knowledge and learning
goals
• Design – identify objectives, design instruction
• Develop – create content and other material
• Implement – deliver material to teachers and
students
• Evaluate – formative and summative assessment
8.
9. Bloom’s Taxonomy
• Create – generate new ideas or products
• Evaluate – justify a decision
• Analyze – break information into parts
• Apply – using information in a similar situation
• Understand – explaining ideas or concepts
• Remember – recalling information
10. Cognitive Domain
• We will ask students to use different levels of
Bloom’s:
– Understand
• Explain each of the 6+ Writing Traits
– Analyze
• Determine effective writing by analyzing writing
samples
– Apply
• Apply the 6+ traits in their own writing
11. Theoretical Influences
Differentiated Instruction
• Recognize various backgrounds
– Knowledge
– Readiness
– Language
– Learning Preferences
– Interest
• Plan and Teach Accordingly
12. Theoretical Influences
Universal Design for Learning
• Helps meet the needs of all learners
• Assist with
– lesson plans
– curriculum development
– reducing barriers
– increase support
13. UDL’s Three Main Principals
• Representation
– Language
– Perception
• Expression
– Communication
– Physical action
• Engagement
– Create interest
– Retain student effort
– Allows self-regulation
