Setting the Stage for Creative Writing: Plot Scaffolds for Beginning and Intermediate Writers

Autor/in	O'Day, Shannon
Institution	International Reading Association, Newark, DE.
Titel	Setting the Stage for Creative Writing: Plot Scaffolds for Beginning and Intermediate Writers
Quelle	(2006), (216 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
ISBN	978-0-8720-7595-5
Schlagwörter	Leitfaden; Unterricht; Lehrer; Educational Objectives; Writing Tests; Mentors; Creative Writing; Scaffolding (Teaching Technique); Writing Instruction; Scoring Rubrics; Writing Skills; Skill Development; Teaching Methods + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Lesson concept; Instruction; Unterrichtsentwurf; Unterrichtsprozess; Teacher; Teachers; Lehrerin; Lehrende; Educational objective; Bildungsziel; Erziehungsziel; Writing test; Schreibtest; Kreatives Schreiben; Schreibunterricht; Scoring formulas; Auswertungsbogen; Writing skill; Schreibfertigkeit; Kompetenzentwicklung; Qualifikationsentwicklung; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode
Abstract	Standardized writing tests focus more on content than mechanics, but writing instruction typically focuses more on mechanics than content. Plot scaffolds, can help teachers fix the balance and help foster creativity and originality in students' writing. In this practical guide, elementary and middle school teachers will find: (1) a research-based rationale for incorporating plot scaffolds in writing instruction; (2) hands-on lessons for beginning and intermediate writers; and (3) strategies for experienced teachers, as well as for those who are unsure about teaching writing. Appendixes contain a wealth of supplementary material, including learning objectives, evaluation rubrics, and 12 reproducible plot scaffolds that can be used right away or adapt to meet students' needs. A glossary highlights important terms used throughout the book. Following a preface, this book is divided into the following chapters: (1) How Plot Scaffolds Work; (2) Plot Scaffolds for Beginning Writers; (3) Plot Scaffolds for Intermediate Writers; and (4) Building on the Plot Scaffold Strategy. A conclusion is also presented. Appended are: (1) Plot Scaffold Learning Objectives and Rubrics; (2) Plot Scaffolds; (3) The Guinea Pig Paper Model; and (4) Teacher Handouts for Writing Mentor Program. A list of references; and an index are also included. (ERIC).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10