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DWC
What is the abbreviation for Discourse and Writing Cycle?
The organization or system of sounds within a language.
What is Phonology?
To express, provide information, to convince, or to create.
What is the purpose of writing?
A great way to assess student knowledge.
What is writing output?
Cooperative learning.
What could happen in a literature circle?
Writing
What does the DWC focus on primarily?
The words a student actively uses when talking, writing, and/or communicating.
What is expressive vocabulary?
Email, Facebook, blogs, social networking sites.
What are some forms of expressive writing?
Writing.
What is the essential skill students need for adult life?
Choices.
What literature circles provide students?
Treat both discourse and writing as process
What do teachers need to do to enhance literacy skills?
Words a student understands.
What is receptive vocabulary?
Essays, research papers, presentations, used to educate.
What are examples of informative writing?
Can lead to improvement in behavior and self-esteem.
What is teaching students to express themselves in all subject areas with confidence?
Social.
What type of experience does a literary circle provide?
The kind of writing that helps students understand the curriculum.
What is expository writing?
Small units of meaning in a word.
What is Morphology?
Serious form of writing on debatable topics.
What is persuasive writing?
Helps with navigating through obstacles that can occur in adolescence.
Who are students that think clearly and write clearly?
As students work take notes on their engagement and participation.
What is a way to assess students in a literary circle?
6
How many DWC stages are there?
Capture the discussion
Structuring the writing
Crafting an opening
Writing an Initial draft
Revising a draft
Editing and publishing
Oral and written communication.
What is Discourse?
Novels, Plays, Poems, creative.
What are forms of Literary work?
Power
What is writing?
Individually.
How should a teacher provide feed back to students about their participation in the circle?