Writing on Demand: The Details
As we discussed using the literacy PowerPoint at the beginning of the semester, knowing how to read a passage, comprehend its meaning, think critically about its purpose, and respond fluently is a skill that will help in any profession. The best way to get better at a skill? Practice! You will be Writing on Demand each week to practice and grow. A few details:
- The first day of the week (usually Monday) you will be presented with several writing prompts with clear directions and all the resources you need. One will be based on an article I provide, and another will be a creative writing challenge.
- I will also give you examples of responses
- Monday: You choose the prompt you want to respond to, look over the information and examples provided
- Tuesday through Thursday: You will be given work time in class to create your piece of writing. The first five minutes of class will always be WOD time. You can use this time to research, draft, edit, revise, ask for help, or read if you finish early. You may not be out of your seat or be off task.
- Friday: Three to five students will be randomly selected to present their work in an informal way. All students will turn in their work for the weeks either in print or electronically.
rubric_for_writing_on_demand.docx | |
File Size: | 17 kb |
File Type: | docx |
This is the rubric I will be using to assign you an 80% score on your pieces of writing. I will only assess a few pieces of writing for an 80% grade, however, the majority will be 20% practice grades.
formatting_example.docx | |
File Size: | 13 kb |
File Type: | docx |
This form explains how all of your assignments should be formatted in Microsoft Word. The basics:
- Size 11 Century Gothic Font
- Single Spaced
- Regular margins
- Name, class period, date in the top corner
- A title