Use your Fletcher, R. (2013). What a writer needs. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.
Gear, A. (2011). Writing Power. Portland, ME: Stenhouse Publishers. To complete the Final.
Matching
1. writing process A. invite readers to question what is happening, why something
happened, or how a character might be feeling
2. six writing traits B. producing a "good copy"
3. A Star, A Wish, and a Think C. twisting words, stretching them, linking them in outlandish
ways, and teasing out new meanings
4. inferring D. the WHAT of effective writing
5. climbing stories E. the "maybes" that engage and deepen a understanding
6. anchor book F. a structured approach to writing instruction
7. publishing G. the HOW of effective writing
8. Writing Power H. used to introduce a topic
9. thinking I. the link between reading and writing
10. word play J. conference/editing technique
Brief Essay Questions -According to our text(s) . . .
1.) Describe the difference between quick questions and deep-thinking questions. From a children's book of your choice, give an example of each. Remember to include the title of the book you chose.
2.) List a quote from Writing Power that defines inferring? Describe an activity you can do to help students learn about inferring and its importance in writing.
3.) Choose one of the anchor books listed throughout Chapter 10 in Writing Power. Describe how you would use it to teach students how to write as to transform the thinking of the reader.
4.) There are six different ways a writer can deal with the issue of time when writing. List each one with a brief description.
5.) What was the Kagan strategy you think you will use most in your classroom? Describe the activity you will do.
6). Reflect on this quote from What a Writer Needs. "As writing teachers we should highlight those moments when students create powerful images, when they use language to boldly extend their thinking." (Fletcher)