EDUC 2055 - Strategies for Teaching Writing

1. Sentence-building skills Identify parts of speech and parts of sentences Recognize basic mistakes in grammar Identify incorrect spelling of common words Recognize errors in punctuation
2. Students and the writing process Prewriting Drafting Revising Editing
3. Educator Support Understand assessment Access/create rubrics Recognize age/grade distinctions Individual tutoring
4. Classroom experience Role playing in the classroom Off-campus practicum/field experience (optional)

1. demonstrate the use of instructional writing strategies to support and reinforce the instruction of students in writing.
2. apply effective developmental, age-appropriate, and culturally sensitive instructional writing strategies that support student success in critical thinking and writing.
3. use resources (including technology) to address the needs of a wide variety of students.
4. use terminology related to the instruction of writing.
5. describe how the Minnesota Standards and Testing direct the teaching of writing in Minnesota.
6. demonstrate the ability to monitor and adjust writing strategies in response to learner feedback.

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