1. Secondary Writing Strand
English SOL Institute
Secondary Writing Strand
Christina Frierman

2. Secondary Writing Key Points in Secondary Writing
Writing revolves around mode, purpose, audience, and process
Provide students opportunities to practice writing on demand, for shorter time frames, and over extended periods of time
Each grade level has a composing/revision standard and an editing/grammar standard

3. Secondary Writing Key Points in Secondary Writing
Teaching writing is an expectation of every grade, not only “tested” grades
Provide students with opportunities to compose using computers
Self- and peer-editing opportunities for students are essential

4. Secondary Writing Key Points in Secondary Writing
6-8 writing emphasis is expository and persuasive writing
9-12 writing emphasis is argumentative, persuasive, and analytical writing
9-12 writing should produce a sound argument, address counterclaims, provide sound reasoning, and come to a just conclusion

5. Secondary Writing Changes in SOL-Grade Level 9 Strand Description
At the ninth-grade level, students will write narrative, expository, and persuasive forms with an emphasis on analysis. As in every grade, daily writing experiences are essential for all ninth- grade students, and they will demonstrate their understanding through written products. They will develop as writers by participating in a process for writing, including prewriting, organizing, composing, revising, editing, and publishing. Students will edit writings for correct grammar, capitalization, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, and paragraphing.
Removed literary
Replaced informational with persuasive

6. Secondary Writing Target Objective
9.6: The student will develop narrative, expository, and persuasive writings for a variety of audiences and purposes.

7. Secondary Writing
SOL 9.6
Generate, gather, and organize ideas for writing.
Plan and organize writing to address a specific audience and purpose.
Communicate clearly the purpose of the writing using a thesis statement where appropriate.
Write clear, varied sentences using specific vocabulary and information.
Elaborate ideas clearly through word choice and vivid description.
Arrange paragraphs into a logical progression.
Use transitions between paragraphs and ideas.
Revise writing for clarity of content, accuracy, and depth of information.
Use computer technology to plan, draft, revise, edit, and publish writing.

8. Essential Understandings
Secondary Writing
Essential Understandings
Understand that writing is a process
Understand the importance of audience, purpose, and point of view when writing
Recognize the importance of maintaining a formal style and objective tone in academic writing
Understand that the function of a thesis statement is to focus on the purpose of the writing

9. Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Processes
Secondary Writing
Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Processes
Use prewriting strategies and organize writing.
Plan and develop organized and focused written products that demonstrate their understanding of composing, written expression, and usage/mechanics and that reflect an appropriate audience and purpose.
Demonstrate the purpose of writing as narrative, persuasive, expository, or analytical.
Apply narrative techniques, such as dialogue, description, and pacing to develop experiences or characters.
Write using a clear, focused thesis that addresses the purpose for writing.
Provide an engaging introduction and clear thesis statement that introduces the information presented.

10. Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Processes
Secondary Writing
Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Processes
Write clear, varied sentences, and increase the use of embedded clauses.
Use specific vocabulary and information
Use precise language to convey a vivid picture.
Develop the topic with appropriate information, details, and examples.
Arrange paragraphs into a logical progression using appropriate words or phrases to signal organizational pattern and transitions between ideas.
Revise writing for clarity, content, depth of information, and intended audience and purpose.
Use computer technology to assist in the writing process.

11. A Writer’s Workshop Approach
Secondary Writing
A Writer’s Workshop Approach

12. Secondary Writing
Writer’s Workshop: Lesson Objective
The student will examine a sample essay for the major components of a written response. The student will then use this information as part of the writing process.

13. Secondary Writing Writer’s Workshop: Structure Multi-day
Partner, Small Group, Individual
Multiple opportunities to explore, explain, employ, and reflect
Multiple writing prompts

14. Secondary Writing Examination of a sample essay (Handout A)
Writer’s Workshop: Procedures
Examination of a sample essay (Handout A)
Identification of thesis, main ideas, supporting details
Share in small groups
Discuss as whole class

15. Secondary Writing 2. Guided Practice A (Writing Prompt 1-Display A)
Writer’s Workshop: Procedures
2. Guided Practice A (Writing Prompt 1-Display A)
Steps in planning and organizing
The question
Write a thesis statement
Plan supporting ideas
ROSE Strategy

16. Secondary Writing Readings Observations Studies Experiences
Writer’s Workshop: ROSE Strategy
Readings Observations Studies Experiences

17. Secondary Writing 3. Guided Practice B (Writing Prompt 2-Handout B)
Writer’s Workshop: Procedures
3. Guided Practice B (Writing Prompt 2-Handout B)
Working in pairs, complete previous procedures
Individually, write essay
Apply strategy from Handout A
Complete Reflection

18. Secondary Writing 4. Independent Practice Writing Prompt 3 (Handout C)
Writer’s Workshop: Procedures
4. Independent Practice
Writing Prompt 3 (Handout C)
Complete all prior procedures

19. Contact Information
Christina M. Frierman
Tidewater Writing Project
First Colonial High School
City of Virginia Beach Public Schools

20. Disclaimer
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