Writing+Resources

=** APPENDIX C AND ACHIEVE THE CORE WRITING EXEMPLARS **= [|Common Core Examples of Student Writing in various genres] [|Achieve the Core Examples of Student Writing]
 * Writing Resources** Writing is an area of emphasis in all courses and content areas. Below teachers will find resources for each writing type that is identified in the Common Core that can fit various grade levels. Teachers will also find resources that can be used with any form of writing that embodies the instruction and assessment that will help create better writers.

//**Argumentative Writing**// [|Structure of an Argument Essay] [|Organizing your Argument Essay] [|The Seven "Cs" of Argumentation] [|Ideas for choosing an Argument stance] [|High School Lesson Plans for Argument Writing] Reason Racer: Toulmin's Model for Argumentataion **MODELS OF ARGUMENTATIVE STUDENT WRITING MEETING STANDARD**
 * 1. Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. **
 * [|NYtimes Argument Writing Prompts (200)] **

//**Narrative Writing**// Classroom Portfolio [|RESPECT THE ZINE] Website Resources for Narrative Writing
 * 3. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences. **
 * [|NYtimes Informative Persona Narrative Prompts (500)] **

//**Informative/Explanatory Writing**// Thinking Maps[]  Mentor Text for Informative []
 * 2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content **.

//**Creative Writing/Personal Expression**// //**Poetry**// //Guide to writing a Slam Poem// Lesson One: Creating a Slam Poem from Beginning to End http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=29818

//**Producing and Distributing Writing**// 4. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. 5. Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach. GETTING STARTED Using Metaphors Using Images Using Writing Starters **Mentor Texts: Using Models to Teach Writin__g__** media type="custom" key="26387680" **REVISION AND EDITING** What is Peer Revision and Peer Editing.doc **Websites for Planning Revising and Editing** **[|Writer's Workshop]** **Lesson Plans for Writer's Workshop**

**Research to Build and Present Knowledge** 7. Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation. 8. Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, assess the credibility and accuracy of each source, and integrate the information while avoiding plagiarism. 9. Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and researc**h.** **Websites to assist teachers and students** **Evaluating the reliability and credibility of online sites** [|EDUTOPIA] **Citing Sources** [|Citation Engine for Research Papers] [|Avoiding Plagarism]

**Resources to Teach Writing in all Genres** **Instructional Strategies for Writing Across the Curriculum** National Writing Project __**[|30 Ways to Teach Writing]**__ Lesson Plans for 3 Writing TypesUsing the New York Times __[|Lessons for all][| Three]__
 * Creating your own Writing Prompts**

**On Demand Writing**

[|To Blog or not to Blog] [|Blogging is elementary]
 * PLC Resources**

KCK12RCC.W.2 - Informative/Explanatory Writing:
 * Below, are links to documents outlining online resources that may be helpful in the instruction of each of the writing standards **.