Developing an effective Writing Program

On Friday 14 August I attended a Professional Learning Development day with Sheena Cameron held at Urenui Community Centre.

Sheena led us through an engaging, interactive and fun day.

    

We learnt about three lesson types.

Some key points that were important to me:


Modelling to students is important. Enforce points like "clever writers cross out and find a better word"

Adding detail symbols can be used to to make criteria of writing clear for students - have a checklist that lets the students know what you expect.

Keep criteria Visual, Memorable and Measurable.

Keep the criteria the same - change the motivation.

I liked the idea of setting partners for think-pair-discussion times.

Modelling how to use a planning sheet is important