Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Language Arts Lesson - "Improve Student Writing by Using Checklist Bookmarks"

Language Arts Lesson - "Improve Student Writing by Using Checklist Bookmarks"

By Mary Pat Mahoney
Grades 5-8


Ever feel like you’re saying the same things over and over again when your students are working on writing projects? Providing students with a small checklist to follow as they write, promotes student independence. 

*Students can focus on specific writing objectives, internalizing essential elements, and self-monitoring writing. 

*Students can independently review the basic requirements for writing assignments rather than waiting for you to do so.

*Provide scaffolding for students who need extra help in remembering the complex steps and details necessary for writing. 

*Reinforce writing vocabulary and skills. 

*Offer differentiation for more skilled writers. Checklists offer students confirmation that they have the necessary elements for an assignment.

*The bookmarks are small, can be glued into a notebook and reused.

*Eleven different bookmarks.

These checklists are based on the Six Traits of Writing.

Thanks!
Mary Pat
Just Add Students

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