Best Practices in Teaching Writing

Erin Jones October 2013 for ERWC workshops

To discuss in your group: What strategies do you use in your classroom for developing

writers?

Erin Jones October 2013 for ERWC workshops

Best Practices:Erin Jones October 2013 for ERWC workshops

Weeds & Roses A type of coaching technique

1)As I am grading, it is like watching film. I am noticing things done well and repeated errors. I am noticing individual performance but mostly my team’s performance. I jot down notes. I write down examples. I tell them that the weeds and roses belong to them. (There is tension in the air!)

2)Before our next “game” (essay), we go over our game tape– our Weeds & Roses. Students take notes.

3)I pass back papers. I have select students read their roses. We do follow-up and practice on these issues.

4)We come up with a game plan. Our three areas of focus are: ___________, _____________, and _______________.

5)We execute on game day and I grade with our Weeds and Roses in mind.

Erin Jones October 2013 for ERWC workshops

Sample Weeds and Roses

Erin Jones October 2013 for ERWC workshops

Dr. Adler’s Best Practice

Erin Jones October 2013 for ERWC workshops