Chapter 9- The Writing Process Flashcards
Domain III Written Communication (30 cards)
What is the primary goal of ELAR teachers regarding the writing process?
To understand and promote writing as a recursive and developmental integrated and ongoing process.
List the stages of the writing process.
- Prewriting
- Writing/Drafting
- Revision
- Editing
- Publishing/Sharing
What is prewriting?
The stage where students develop their idea, usually through free writing or brainstorming.
What activities are involved in the prewriting stage?
- Choosing a topic
- Organizing thoughts
- Generating ideas (graphic organizers, brainstorming, outlining)
- Finding a direction (point of view, audience, purpose)
- Deciding on a form
What is the purpose of the drafting stage?
Students write their first rough draft, focusing on fluency, voice, style, and coherence.
What should happen during the revision stage?
Students critically review their work for coherence and sequence, often with teacher-student conferences.
What is the focus during the editing stage?
Checking for repetition, clarity, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
What is the final outcome of the editing stage?
Students rewrite their work into a final draft for sharing.
What does the publishing/sharing stage involve?
- Publishing and displaying finished work
- Presenting work in small or whole groups
- Evaluating and grading finished work
How can teachers evaluate student writing?
- Using portfolios
- Holistic evaluation
- Analytical evaluation
What is a portfolio in the context of writing evaluation?
A collection of a student’s work that shows progress and can be used for self-evaluation.
What is holistic evaluation?
Assessing student writing as a whole based on overall impression, often using a grading rubric.
What is analytical evaluation?
Evaluating individual parts of writing and providing point values for each criterion.
True or False: The grading rubric helps make holistic grading more objective.
True
What is the teacher’s role in the writing process?
To facilitate and scaffold students to higher levels of learning through social interaction.
How does Writer’s Workshop begin?
With a whole group mini lesson, often starting with a read-aloud.
What is a mini lesson?
A short piece of instruction given to the class as a whole, lasting 5-15 minutes.
What are some examples of mini lessons?
- Procedures of the writer’s workshop
- Strategies writers use
- Qualities of good writing
What is the main focus during Writer’s Workshop?
Independent writing time where students work to accomplish their writing goals.
What is the importance of conferencing during writing time?
It allows teachers to work individually with students and assess their development.
What should NOT happen when students enter the classroom?
They should not be told to ‘continue writing’ without a group refocusing session.
What is the role of technology in the writing process?
To enhance writing through research tools, organization, and improved editing and revising.
True or False: Technology replaces students’ thought processes in writing.
False
