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A setting favorable to the development of authors

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It's the final lecture of the semester. My time spent at DTE has been extremely memorable, and the connections that have been made there will last a lifetime. It has been brought to my attention that educators have a wide variety of options available to them in order to better meet the needs of their pupils.


Ms. Quinn focused on two different persuasive writing strategies.



The gradual release of responsibility framework is a method of teaching that places an emphasis on guiding students along the path toward independent learning. This quick video from YouTube goes into further detail https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kK5uBmriDNo.

Here is an image that shows the various stages of the model.

Now, cultivating an atmosphere that fosters the production of writers is easier than you might think it is.

To begin, the act of writing should be pleasant; there should be a location set aside where people of all ages and backgrounds can practice their writing skills. It has been imaginatively dubbed the Writer's Corner after all.

Sharing the work that our students have created is another important thing to do. Students gain a great deal of inspiration when they see their work displayed in public areas of the classroom. Reading and writing are two sides of the same coin. It is critical for students to gain exposure to a variety of genres and modes of written expression.

As educators, it is also our responsibility to convey to our students that the act of writing can be enjoyable. The following is an illustration of an engaging Halloween writing activity that can be completed by students.



Here is a list of criteria that we as teachers ought to take into consideration when evaluating the writing that students have produced.




Overall, the strategies that I have learned throughout the entire course will be the foundation of my future classes.




 

Comments

  1. Jewel Lewis17:07

    Great insight Demante'. The Halloween poster was also very creative. Of course, anything with design catches my attention. I am now thinking of the many writing activities and themes I can utilize with my students. Cheers.

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  2. Abier Jeremy20:36

    I am really going to miss our jokes and laughters during these class sessions. Remember that children tend to mimic what they see so ensure to be the best role model you can be and your students will definitely become great readers and writers.

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