Middle School English Language Arts Instructional Guide

Canyons School District Secondary Writing Framework

Writing Pillars

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Foster a dynamic writing environment that sustains a positive writing culture and empowers students as writers. Write daily in a variety of formats, and for a variety of purposes. Write about content to navigate ideas, build upon learning and comprehension, and to communicate thinking. Provide frequent during-writing feedback and targeted instruction based on formative data. Specific strategy instruction on the characteristics and components of good writing via modeling, explanation, and guided practice.

What Works Clearinghouse: Teaching Secondary Students to Write Effectively NCTE Statement Principles 2.2, 3.1 Habits of Mind A Path to Better Writing: Evidence-Based Practices in The Classroom, 361-362 NCTE Statement Principles 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 3.4 Utah State Standards: Writing Strand Grade Bands 6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 A Path to Better Writing: Evidence-Based Practices in The Classroom, 360-361 NCTE Statement Principle 3.4 A Path to Better Writing: Evidence-Based Practices in The Classroom, 361 Hattie, J. (2023). Writing Programs. In Visible Learning: The sequel (pp. 271–274). NCTE Statement Principle 3.1, 3.3 A Path to Better Writing: Evidence-Based Practices in The Classroom, 362-363 Hattie, J. (2023). Writing Programs. In Visible Learning: The sequel (pp. 271–274). NCTE Statement Principle 3.1 Framework for Success “Developing Flexible Writing Processes” (pages 7-8) Implementing the Writing Process Framework for Success "Developing Knowledge of Conventions" (page 9) Framework for Success "Developing Critical Thinking" (page 11) A Path to Better Writing: Evidence-Based Practices in The Classroom, 363 Hattie, J. (2023). Writing Programs. In Visible Learning: The sequel (pp. 271–274).

1. Create and maintain a supportive writing environment

2. Write extensively

3. Engage students in writing to learn and low-stakes writing

4. Facilitate as students compose

5. Teach critical skills, processes, and knowledge

NCTE Statement Principle 1.1, 2.3 Framework for Success "Developing Knowledge of Conventions" (page 9) A Path to Better Writing: Evidence-Based Practices in The Classroom, 364

Use technology and emerging technologies to support writing processes, practices, and products.

6. Utilize next generation writing modes

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