#writeonbigreds#sextonpride

writing matters

• It’s everywhere.• It helps you think better (and get better grades).• It’s a marketable skill.• There are cool writing jobs out there.• It is part of being a good communicator.

This is the year of writing at Sexton.

the plan

• Pre-assessment – what you’re good at, what needs work

• Informative and explanatory writing will be our focus – explain how something works or how to do something, teach people about something

the plan, continued…

• Work on small parts of writing at a time (and not everything all at once)

• Practice, practice, practice• Make writing fun• Post-assessment – how much have you

improved?

what your teacher thinks

• Writing will help you understand this class • You will become a better writer and student

with practice• I will help you • I will try to make writing fun & interesting• You can do it!