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25+ Essential Lessons and Forms for the Secondary Writing Workshop

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Here are 25+ Classroom Forms & Lessons which are essential in any Middle or Secondary Writing Workshop. These lessons are designed to support students in their writing and to help track student growth and identify new writing goals. This is NOT

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Learning to Skateboard in a War Zone (if you’re a girl): Writing a Film Review

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As war continues in Afghanistan its people must face daily violence and gender oppression. This short documentary by acclaimed film maker Carol Dysinger contrasts this backdrop against a set of interviews with young girls seeking an education, while

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (Social Studies - History), Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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Handouts, Graphic Organizers

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How to Write a Poetry Response + Poetry Task Cards + "The Mending Wall" Handout

By In the Reading Writing Zone

Here is a very comprehensive handout to give to your students when assigning a WRITTEN POETRY RESPONSE.Resource includes:1. Handout with Steps, Tips for Reading Aloud, Criteria List- Planning Sheet (graphic organizer) to help mine ideas

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Poetry

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Activities, Handouts, Lesson

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Help Your Students With Their Memoir Writing: Peer Conference & Criteria Rubric

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Help your students with their Memoir Writing by guiding a Peer Writing Conference. Questions are designed to invite writers to look more closely at their piece and to focus on key elements of fiction.The resource also includes a Rubric to share

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Classroom Forms

$3.00

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Reading Letter: Writing about Fiction or Non-Fiction Book - DISTANCE LEARNING

By In the Reading Writing Zone

Letter Writing gives your students an opportunity to move deeper inside the books they read, and to demonstrate their appreciation in an informal writing style. I have students complete THREE Letters each semester.As students read their choice of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Reading Strategies

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Handouts

$5.00

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Writing a Film Review: Features of a Review & Planning Page - DISTANCE LEARNING

By In the Reading Writing Zone

Help your students write a Film Review by giving them the correct language and terms. This is a very flexible resource as it can be applied to documentary, feature length films, and Shakespeare adaptations. The resource includes:1. "Features of an

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Film, Writing

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Handouts, Graphic Organizers, Scaffolded Notes

$3.00

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Writer's Collection (Portfolio) Self-Evaluation

By In the Reading Writing Zone

Here are TWO different Self-Evaluation handouts to give to your students when they submit their Writer's Collection (Writing Portfolio). The forms invite students to think more deeply about the writing process and their polished pieces.The first

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Handouts, Assessment, Classroom Forms

$3.00

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Author Study: Guided Research Project - DISTANCE LEARNING

By In the Reading Writing Zone

Here is a wonderful independent project for your students. Research an author of choice and write a composition. Great to introduce to your students anytime during the year. Learning about authors is an excellent motivation for reading. Author Study

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Writing

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Handouts, Lesson

$3.00

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Writing A Found Poem on "The Iron Man" by Ted Hughes

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Help your students focus in on the key ideas of the book by guiding them to write a Found Poem on the novel. This lesson scaffolds the writing and provides an assessment rubric.The Iron Man is a five-chapter science fiction novel about a giant robot

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Poetry

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Handouts, Scaffolded Notes

$5.00

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Revision Quotations for Developing Writers

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17 Quotations about Revision Most students don’t like revising because they don’t know what the process looks like. Students tend to believe that 'real writers' get it right on the first go—that real writers don’t have to change their writing. When

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Posters

$4.00

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Writing a Poem Response: Handout, Planning Sheet, Samples, Rubric - Distance ED

By In the Reading Writing Zone

Here is a very comprehensive handout to give to your students when assigning a WRITTEN POETRY RESPONSE.Resource includes:1. Handout with Steps, Tips for Reading Aloud, Criteria List2. Planning Sheet (graphic organizer) to help mine ideas

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Poetry

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Handouts, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

$4.00

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The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton Creative Project: Build a Lexicon-DISTANCE LEARNING

By In the Reading Writing Zone

Here is an original and accessible project to have your students create while reading S.E. Hinton's coming-of-age novel, The Outsiders..LEXICON OVERVIEW: Your task is to build a LEXICON (glossary of terms) that will represent the most significant

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Reading Strategies

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Handouts

$4.00

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Brochure for Supporting Students with Written Expression

By In the Reading Writing Zone

Here is a brochure to share with teachers and parents for students who struggle with Written Expression. The Informational Brochure provides:1. Ways to help with spelling, note-taking, planning & organizing written work, and editing &

Subjects:

Special Education, Professional Development, Writing

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff

Types:

Handouts, For Parents, Posters

$2.00

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Writing Strategy Checklist

By In the Reading Writing Zone

Before I ask students to hand in a polished piece of writing, I set aside time in class form them to work through the "Writing Strategy Checklist". "The Writing Strategy Checklist" helps students focus on what they were thinking before, during, and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Classroom Forms

$2.00

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Submitting a Polished Piece of Writing--Classroom Form

By In the Reading Writing Zone

Here is a Classroom Form I give to students when the due date is approaching for a writing piece. I have students keep this sheet at the front of their binder, as a reference to review throughout the year. It's a reliable in my English

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Handouts, Classroom Forms, Lesson

$2.00

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Peer Writing Conference Form

By In the Reading Writing Zone

Getting students to revise their work is always a challenge. Often students don’t know what it looks like to re-visit a work of writing, or to move past the first draft. I have prepared a friendly, informal "Peer Conference" form to help partners

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Activities, Classroom Forms

$2.00

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What Can We Create: A Starter List of the Types of Writing Students Can Produce

By In the Reading Writing Zone

Here is a starter list of the types of Writing students are invited to produce in a Creative Writing unit or the Writer's Workshop.Categories include:1. Focused Literary Study: book review, novel study, author study2.Spoken Language: slam poetry,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Handouts, Classroom Forms

$2.00

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Rules and Expectations for Writing Practice and Notebook

By In the Reading Writing Zone

When I am setting up the Writer's Workshop in my class, I clip copies of "Rules for Writing Practice" to place right in their Writer's Notebooks, and another copy of the "Writer's Notebook: Rules and Expectations" handout to keep in their

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Handouts, Classroom Forms, Lesson

$1.00

Digital Download PDF (0.25 MB)

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Writer's Collection (Portfolio): En Route Assessment

By In the Reading Writing Zone

Before you invite students to submit their final Writer's Collection or Portfolio for a course or writing unit, ask them check to see that they have:-completed conferences-shared writing with other writers and readers-shown evidence of the writing

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Handouts, Assessment, Classroom Forms

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (0.05 MB)

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Writer's Notebook: En route Self-Assessment

By In the Reading Writing Zone

Use this straight-forward Self-Assessment to launch the Notebook. Students need an opportunity to see that they are on track with writing expectations. The self-assessment asks students to consider their habits of keeping a notebook. Give writers

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Assessment, Classroom Forms

$1.00

Digital Download PDF (0.11 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

20 Years teaching Middle and Secondary Language Arts and Social Studies, Physical Education, Special Education. Conference Presenter on Literacy Strategies, Reading and Writing Workshop Approach. Curriculum Developer at the Middle and Secondary level. Coached High School and College teams in various sports, including Rowing and Track & Field.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Reading and Writing Workshop Approach. I teach a variety of students with a wide range of skills and abilities. Teaching resources aim to reach a continuum of learners, using flexible and engaging strategies.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Yet to be added

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Honours Bachelor of Arts (English Literature, Women's Studies); Masters of Arts (English Literature; Master's Thesis on Don DeLillo); Bachelor of Education (English and Social Studies); Diploma in Special Education.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I read widely, always with my students in mind. I believe in quality curriculum and bringing the finest materials to the classroom so I can reach ALL learners.

GRADES

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Applied Math, Fractions, Other (Math), Science, Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment, Social Studies, Civics, Government, European History, World History, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Graphic Arts, Music, Physical Education, Special Education, Drama, Career and Technical Education, Health, ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Geography, Other (Social Studies), Life Skills, Religion, Critical Thinking, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, School Counseling, Psychology, General Science, Cooking, Criminal Justice - Law, Short Stories, Writing, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Poetry, Black History Month, For All Subjects, Informational Text, Test Preparation, School Psychology, Close Reading, Classroom Community