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Module 10 | Session 3
Strategies for Teaching Writing
in Alternative Education Facilities:
Responding to Literature to Increase
Writing Fluency and Power

Mary Male, Ph.D.
San José State University

     

Objectives

Teachers will be able to:

  • Review the characteristics of literature that resonates with adolescent readers.

  • Review a sample literature unit and activities to engage students in reading and writing.

  • Practice responding to writing activities related to reading selections.

  • Formulate a literature unit and accompanying writing activities and share them with the group.


Agenda and Materials

 

Agenda

Materials

Time

Welcome
Objectives
Expectations for Sessions
Agenda
Ground Rules
10

Quick Write Activity (Pretest)

 

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Quick Write
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Power Point Presentation: Responding to Literature to Increase Writing Fluency and Power

Presentation

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20
Small Group Activity: Review characteristics of literature that captures the hearts and minds of teenagers.

Activity 1

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20
Small Group Activity: Review sample literature unit and activities.

Activity 2

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30
Small Group Activity: Review a webquest on The Outsiders and discuss its strengths and limitations for the students with whom you work.

Activity 3

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20
Small Group Activity: Share ideas for a literature unit and activities.

Activity 4

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20
Journal Activity
Journal Prompt
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