Extension in Writing

• Teaching Secondary Students to Write Effectively

  Use the examples for teaching audience and purpose, exemplar texts, and the Model, Practice, Reflect cycle.

  What Works ClearinghouseStrategy guidePlan together

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• Strategies for Teaching Secondary Students to Write Effectively

  Scan a short summary of the three WWC recommendations with strategies for planning, drafting, and revising.

  REL SouthwestQuick readLearn more

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• Differentiate Product: RAFT and Choice Options

  Build a RAFT task (Role, Audience, Format, Topic) or a choice menu so strong writers face a harder audience.

  IRIS CenterTraining modulePlan together

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• Counterargument

  Teach students to find the best objection to their claim, respond to it, and decide where it goes.

  Harvard College Writing CenterQuick readUse with a student

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• Dagwood Model for Argument

  Hand out a one-page argument planner that builds in other points of view next to each reason.

  William and Mary CFGETemplate or formTry tomorrow

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• C3WP: Extended Research Arguments

  Plan a longer, self-chosen research argument for grades 6 to 12, with linked assignments and student samples.

  National Writing ProjectStrategy guidePlan together

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• Revising Drafts

  Show students how revision differs from proofreading, with steps for rethinking argument, evidence, and organization first.

  UNC Writing CenterQuick readUse with a student

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• Call for Change: Youth Media Challenge

  Students create a short audio, video, or cartoon commentary and publish it. Free. A teacher account is needed to submit.

  KQEDTemplate or formPlan togetherWhole class

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