Writing Skills
"Writing is thinking on paper."
- William Zinsser
- William Zinsser
A major component of the English I End of Course Exam (EOC) is the Text-Dependent Analysis essay (TDA); therefore, writing is a major component of what I teach on a daily basis. I always make sure that students understand that writing is 90% thinking and 10% actually writing. The writing we produce is a product of the thought process going on inside of our brains. I make sure to provide my students with structured systems for approaching writing. The strategies we use are repeated and gradually intensify with the end goal of developing them into writing habits.
A major component of the writing process in my classroom is writer's workshop. I host tutoring time in my teacher-led small group. Students also participate in peer writing review activities.
The entire process that we use for our writing can be found on our class website:
EOC Writing
A major component of the writing process in my classroom is writer's workshop. I host tutoring time in my teacher-led small group. Students also participate in peer writing review activities.
The entire process that we use for our writing can be found on our class website:
EOC Writing