Basics of Writing
This equation is
Foundational Writing Skills x Composition = Skilled Written Expression
What is the Simple View of Writing?
Sentences are the building blocks of all writing.
What is TWR Principle # 2?
In this activity, the teacher presents a mixed up sentence.
What is "Unscrambling Sentences"?
The process of merging short sentences into a longer, comprehensive sentence.
What is Sentence Combining?
This image contains the strands: Critical Thinking, Syntax, Text Structure. Writing Craft, and Transcription.
What is The Writing Rope?
Grammar is best taught in the context of student writing.
What is TWR Principle # 5?
Declarative (Statement) .
Imperative (Command) .
Interrogative (Question) ?
Exclamatory (Exclamation) !
What are the Four Basing Sentence Types?
A simple, complete, unelaborated sentence.
What is a kernel sentence?
This chart is contained in the Introduction to the English Language Arts Learning Standards (2017).
What are Lifelong Practices of Reader and Writers?
Students need explicit instruction in writing, beginning in the early elementary grades.
What is TWR Principle #1?
This is how writing begins and how initial examples should be provided to students.
What is orally?
Who, What, When, Where, Why, How
What are Question Words?
Judith C. Hochman and Natalie Wexler
Who are the authors of The Writing Revolution?
When embedded in the content of the curriculum, writing is a powerful teaching tool.
What is TWR Principle # 3?
In this activity, students look for incomplete sentences within a paragraph or longer text.
What is "Find the Fragment"?
A mathematical symbol used to illustrate the reciprocal nature of reading and writing.
What is an infinity symbol?