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Encourage writing fluency by developing a daily power writing program.
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Power Write - Choose1. Look at the list of topics/words provided or
in your own list.2. Decide on a topic.
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Power Write - Think1. Think about all the words linked to that
word or topic2. Make as many connections as you can
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Power Write-Ready, Set, Write
1. Write for the time specified.2. Keep writing. You get credit for the number of
different words.3. Stuck: repeat the last word written until new
thoughts pop into your head (refer to Step 2)4. Keep writing --you can switch topics5. Use public thoughts.
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Power Write1. Stop when signaled to stop.2. Immediately count the number of words you wrote.3. Write the date and number of words at the top of your paper,
or on the grid provided if you have one.
4. Spelling: re-read and circle words you think are misspelled
5. Repeat this process two more times.6. Share (optional).7. Put writing in writing folder.
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• Now you know what it is, how does it look in the classroom?
• First decide how long to power write; always write the same for each of the three times
• Younger Students: start with 1 minute writes• Older students: start with 3 minute writes• Then build up to longer times 5-10 minutes.• Vary times according to fluency need.
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Teacher Directions to Class1. Show-- list of words - or students
have own list
2. Choose-- your topic (wait 15 seconds)
3. Think-- about what you will write (15 seconds)
4. Ready, Set, Write
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Teacher Directions to Class5. When time is up, say “Stop and
count.”6. Record.7. Reread and circle any words you think
you have misspelled.8. Repeat the process two more times.9. Allow time to share (partner or class).
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Choose, think, write.
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Wordle Prompts
• http://www.wordle.net/gallery/wrdl/790591/Song_of_Nature%3A_Ralph_Waldo_Emerson
• http://www.wordle.net
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More Wordle Prompts
• Our Class Wordles:• http://msedwards.pbworks.com/Wordle-Prompts
• Create your own with science text, speeches, poems at• http://www.wordle.net
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