A course summary.

1. Secondary ELA: Teaching
Writing for Adolescents
IELP 5640-368

2. Purpose
This course is meant to help Secondary ELA instructors strengthen their
writing instruction through use of the Common Core standards. Students
will design writing curriculum, leading up to a final Capstone Project which
includes developing a comprehensive writing unit.

3. Topics Covered
1. TPA: Topic/Purpose/Audience
2. Graphic Organizers
3. Error Analysis
4. Text Structures
5. Editing and Revision
6. Peer Response
7. Publishing

4. Classwork
Students will complete structured modules weekly. They will engage in
interactive discussions with peers, search for resources online, and
construct curriculum that builds upon earlier concepts. Educational articles
contribute research and instruction that will guide students in their
assignments and provide strategies for classroom use.

5. Register!
This course is available through UEN’s Professional Development.
https://www.uen.org/development/