Middle School English Language Arts Instructional Guide

2. Write Extensively

Description:

Write daily in a variety of formats and for a variety of purposes.

To build consistency in student writing, increase writing fluency, and expose students to a variety of purposes and audiences.

Rationale:

Resources:

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Best Practices

Critical Components

Journals - Composition Notebook 1. ​ Part of the daily classroom routine 2. ​ Generative writing is the focus 3. ​ Gradual release - be explicit at first with structure 4.​ Multiple ways to use the journal: starter, free writes, notes, prewriting, drafting, revision, interactive 5. ​ Add in scaffolding for SPED and ML to lighten the writing load for students who need the support, but still maintain value in the notebook 6. ​ Use to help students reflect on their learning and writing 7. ​ Ungraded or minimal grading

Focus on consistency instead of intensity Engage real world writing for a variety of purposes

Students write more than can be read, or graded

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Last Updated September 23rd, 2024 Middle School ELA, Page 10