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Clive Thompson on the New Literacy - 1 views

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anonymous on 30 Aug 09

Very interesting and timely article, important even, about writing in the new era that features insights from Stanford's Andrea Lundsford discussing findings from her longitudinal study of writing and why we have cause for hope.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Very interesting and timely article, important even, about writing in the new era that features insights from Stanford's Andrea Lundsford discussing findings from her longitudinal study of writing and why we have cause for hope.</div>

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NAEP - What Does the NAEP Writing Assessment Measure? - 4 views

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shared by Katie Anderson on 22 Sep 10 - No Cached

Katie Anderson on 22 Sep 10

Important to consider what NAEP will assess in comparison with state writing tests, especially as they are being reformatted (e.g., Texas with the STAAR test).

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Report Spotlights Revolutionary Use of Technology in Teaching Writing - National Writin... - 10 views

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shared by Dennis OConnor on 17 Nov 10 - No Cached

New York, June 10, 2010 – "If school is supposed to help us in the rest of the world, shouldn't school look like what's going on in the rest of the world?" asks 10th-grade teacher Paige Cole, one of nine classroom teachers profiled in Writing, Learning and Leading in the Digital Age (PDF), a College Board–National Writing Project (NWP)–Phi Delta Kappa International (PDKI) report released today on the state of technology resources in the classroom.
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Top 10 Most Influential Writing Systems - Listverse - 7 views

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NIfty list of major writing systems. Could be used to demonstrate the frustration of readers in a PD setting. Ask attendee to read one of the lists and tell them they will be quizzed on it.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">NIfty list of major writing systems. Could be used to demonstrate the frustration of readers in a PD setting. Ask attendee to read one of the lists and tell them they will be quizzed on it.</div>

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6-Traits Resources: Writing Process / 6-Traits / Web 2.0 - 19 views

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Web2.0 teaching 6-traits writing

shared by Dennis OConnor on 03 Jun 11 - Cached

Here's my stab at creating a poster that shows the relationships between the writing process, 6-traits, an web 2.0. ~ Denni
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Dennis OConnor on 03 Jun 11

I'm glad you bookmarked this poster. I created it after seeing the NWREL Traits / Writing Process poster. ~ Dennis O'Connor (aka Wireinstructor).

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Blog: Jim Burke's Blog (Teaching, Literacy, English Language Arts) - 0 views

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anonymous on 15 Jul 09

This is my blog, a place where I can reflect on a variety of subjects I consider in the course of my studies, writing, and teaching.

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Teaching tips: How to save time grading writing assignments - Teachers & Administrators... - 0 views

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21st Century Literacy - 12 views

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shared by Dennis OConnor on 12 Oct 10 - Cached

Dennis OConnor on 12 Oct 10

Teaching digital literacy, information literacy, citizenship literacy via journalism lessons and resources for 7-12 grade students. I like the combination of writing journalism with the deep thinking skills needed for information fluency.

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Digital Books on the WAC Clearinghouse - 0 views

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shared by ten grrl on 07 Sep 09 - Cached

ten grrl on 07 Sep 09

Access to digital books addressing writing and speaking across the curriculum.

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Tired of Being a Red Ink Slave to Corrections? - The Writing Teacher - Tips, ... - 3 views

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Yet another 15 ways to make writing interactive - 1 views

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Between the By-Road and the Main Road: Editing Clubs, Cultural Models: Teaching Writing... - 16 views

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Make a Thesis Work to Reduce Revision Needed Later - 17 views

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English Teacher_Resources teaching writing

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Plagiarism checking tool - the most accurate and absolutely FREE! - 12 views

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Rose Black on 23 Jul 12

In this technological age a plagiarism checker is essential for protecting your written work. A plagiarism checker benefits teachers, students, website owners and anyone else interested in protecting their writing. Our service guarantees that anything you write can be thoroughly checked by our plagiarism software to insure that your texts are unique.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">In this technological age a plagiarism checker is essential for protecting your written work. A plagiarism checker benefits teachers, students, website owners and anyone else interested in protecting their writing. Our service guarantees that anything you write can be thoroughly checked by our plagiarism software to insure that your texts are unique.</div>

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101 Excellent Sites for English Educators - 27 views

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shared by GoEd Online on 15 Jun 12 - No Cached

GoEd Online on 15 Jun 12

101 of the best websites for English (ELA) grammar, writing, reading, ESL, vocabulary, spelling and more.

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30 Ideas for Teaching Writing - National Writing Project - 3 views

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Organization: The National Commission on Writing - 0 views

www.writingcommission.org

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anonymous on 13 Jul 09

Great source of info, data, reports, and resources re: writing

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anonymous on 13 Jul 09

Affiliated with the College Board, this site houses many reports of interest to ELA teachers.

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Survival Guides at Bionic Teaching - 10 views

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shared by Mrs. Lenker on 17 Jul 10 - Cached

Mrs. Lenker on 17 Jul 10

"lots of English and history applications. It'd be fun to write survival guides for self-destructive historical or literary figures- maybe Edgar Allen Poe or Custer."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"lots of English and history applications. It'd be fun to write survival guides for self-destructive historical or literary figures- maybe Edgar Allen Poe or Custer."</div>

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Mark Smith on 17 Jul 10

Custard?

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Mrs. Lenker on 17 Jul 10

:) That's embarrassing! I guess I was hungry when I added that. General Custer not Custard.

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My New Teaching Partner? Using the Grammar Checker in Writing Instruction - National Wr... - 13 views

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shared by Dennis OConnor on 20 Dec 09 - Cached

Summary: Reva Potter, a teacher-consultant with the Dakota Writing Project, and colleague Dorothy Fuller report on an action research project which concludes that Grammar Check instruction combined with direct instruction from the teacher can result in significant improvement in student understanding of key grammar concepts.
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Dennis OConnor on 20 Dec 09

Technology and grammar...

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50 Free Resources That Will Improve Your Writing Skills - Smashing Magazine - 19 views

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