Building Blocks of Strong Writing

Programs

KEDCMarch 8, 2012

Jackie Rogers, KDE Literacy Consultant

Carol Franks,KDE Effectiveness Coach

Writing & the Kentucky Department of Education Strategic Plan

3 Modes of WritingStrengthening writing programs

The Literacy StandardsThe Kentucky Core Academic

Literacy Standards

Writing Reading

Speaking & ListeningLanguage

The Writing Standards

The Kentucky Core AcademicStandards for Writing

Standard 1: Argumentative/Opinion Writing

Standard 2: Informational/Explanatory Writing

Standard 3: Narrative Writing

Standards 4 – 10All support these 3 modes of writing

3 Modes of WritingAt your table divide the main sections

that describe the 3 modes of writing.Section 1: Opinion/ArgumentSection 2: Informational/ExplanatorySection 3: Narrative Writing

Find a spot & write your title. Leave room for notes.

3 Modes of Writing

Read your section to do the following:Clarify the definition: What do we

need to know about the mode? Identify instructional implications for

the mode. Identify how instruction supports

assessment for the mode (formative & summative)

WalkaboutStand up.Walk around your table, reading

others’ notes.Add thoughts, comments,

questions around their notes.

Talk aboutDebrief at your table.

Share out

Together, decide one key take away for your assigned mode

Have two backups to avoid repeats

Be ready to share

Argument (Opinion)

Purpose extends beyond persuasionBased on reasonableness of claimArguments are supported with

textual evidenceCounterclaims are usually addressedStandards in early grades set the

stage for argument in upper grades

Informational/Explanatory

Several purposesA wide variety of genres and formsUsed to demonstrate understanding

of topics and subjectsSupports analysis of literary and

informational sources

Narrative

Conveys real or imagined experiences or events

Variety of formsVariety of purposesOver time students learn many

strategies for writing narratives

Embedded NarrativeNarrative writing can be powerful

as embedded into the other forms of writing

Concluding ideas

Change happens, but effective instruction should remain a constant.

Effective instruction lays the foundation for student achievement.

Complex literacy instruction in all disciplines will lead to students who are college and career ready.

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Turn & talk

What are your next steps in strengthening the writing programs in your school?