Comp 8: Written Communication

Question 1

Key advantage of using interactive writing journals for emerging writers?

Answer 1

Students learn that writing can be used for communication

Question 2

Learning Logs

Answer 2

Used in content areas to record ideas discussed in class

Teachers read and act on the requests for help

Question 3

Reflective Journals

Answer 3

Written records of a learning experiences that are frequently used to provide an opportunity for students to articulate their process as they progress through learning goals. Also used by teachers as a professional development tool.

Question 4

Interactive Journals

Answer 4

Allows students to communicate with teacher, promoting importance of written communication. (not graded)

Question 5

Expository Writing

Answer 5

presents facts, discusses ideas, or explains a process

Question 6

Conventions

Answer 6

accepted rules of written and spoken language

Question 7

Who selects the topic in Writing Workshops?

Answer 7

The student, ownership of writing