Leslie Our district is adopting writing several modules from a series called Writing Fundamentals. Their writing curriculum is pretty good as these things go because they really start each unit with looking carefully at examples of that genre and have the kids really study the author's craft before writing in that genre. (I really do think this type of writing lesson supports thinking critically in reading as well!) I am pretty sure there is a unit on essay writing that might be worth looking into. Jennifer In a message dated 2/1/2009 10:56:53 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes:
I have always felt that essay writing is a genre that is essential, yet challenging. It is not easy to teach, for sure. I feel that perhaps beginning with a literary essay may be a bit simpler than the personal essay. I'd be interested to know if anyone has developed a way in which to teach essay that offers a "template" of a sort to make the process more concrete for beginning essayists. I've approached it with: 1 thesis statement (an idea) 3 supports, each with details (textual for a literary essay, anecdotal for a personal essay) Any other thoughts out there? Leslie Literacy Coach NYC **************Know Your Numbers: Get tips and tools to help you improve your credit score. (http://www.walletpop.com/credit/credit-reports?ncid=emlcntuswall00000002) _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list [email protected] To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
