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This document provides tips and guidelines for effective writing. It discusses the differences between written and oral communication, and outlines various writing structures including paragraphs, sentences, layout, formal vs informal styles, and composition types. The key points covered are formatting structures like titles, headings and paragraphs; sentence length and complexity; and tailoring writing style based on whether it is formal or informal. Tips for improving writing skills are also provided, such as keeping a model bank, learning expressions, keeping a diary, and reading extensively.
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EC-6 Reading Language Arts Course – Practicum Three Instruction Page
For Practicum Three:
1. Select one of the three student writing samples provided.
• Student paper #1 (page 4) – the paper where the author writes on Baseball
• Student paper #2 (page 5) – the paper where the author writes on Freestyle Martial
Arts
• Student paper #3 (page 6) – the paper where the author writes on Writing Books
2. Use the writing rubric (below and on the module three Blackboard page) to assess and score the
paper for each of the six traits of good writing. The rubric included in this module is used to
assess a student’s paper for each of the traits of writing. By assessing each of the traits of good
writing, it is easier to see what the student is doing well in writing and what the student needs
next to improve their writing ability. Writing instruction is about changing the writer, not
changing the writing.
3. Using the scores from the student writing, decide on an instructional focus for this student.
Note in the practicum exemplar that the teacher’s scores have indicated two areas that should
be addressed in the student’s writing.
4. Design a mini-lesson that targets one area of writing identified from the assessment. The mini-
lesson should include:
• A mentor text example
• Teacher modeling and think aloud written out
• Application of the lesson to students independent writing
5. Make sure to include the student paper number that you have selected as follows:
• Student paper #1 – the paper where the author writes on Baseball
• Student paper #2 – the paper where the author writes on Freestyle Martial Arts
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Points IDEAS ORGANIZATION VOICE
4
1. The paper is clear and focused. It holds the
reader’s attention.
2. The topic is narrow and manageable.
3. Facts, details and explanation are provided
that answer the reader’s anticipated
questions.
4. Writing from own knowledge or experience.
5. Relevant anecdotes and details enrich the
central idea.
1. Organizational structure is clear, showcases
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purpose and audience; paragraphing is
effective.
2. The introduction clearly states the purpose,
main ideas and grabs the reader’s attention.
3. Satisfying conclusion leaves reader with
sense of closure.
4. Thoughtful transitions connect ideas.
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ideas and engaging language.
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