Fundamentals of (Re)designing Writing Units, The

Prepare students to take on any writing challenge, including district- and state-mandated literacy tests. Perfect for teachers, curriculum designers, and literary coaches, this title provides guidance for designing new writing units and revising existing ones across content areas for grades 5-12. You'll discover practical strategies and best practices for teaching skills in drafting, editing, revising, peer feedback, assessment, and student collaboration. Consistent and engaging lesson design based on these principles will prepare students to take on any writing challenge, including district- and state-mandated literacy tests.BenefitsExamine the stages of the writing process and the benefits of teaching students to work through them.Assess the particular importance of the feedback stage of students' writing process.Study the components and rationale of the backward-planning approach to unit design.Gain access to downloadable templates, checklists, rubrics, and student activities useful for guiding and assessing students in their writing.Explore comprehensive lists of online resources and tools that educators and students may use in lessons aimed at writing.ContentsIntroduction1 The Importance of Writing to Learn2 The Stages of the Writing Process3 The Backward-Planning Approach to Unit Design4 Culminating Assessments and Criteria for Success5 Effective Lesson Design: The Gradual Release of Responsibility Model6 Launch the UnitEpilogue