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1:15 - 1:20 - Welcome
 * Notetaker: Jordan


 * Objectives**
 * **I can provide a rationale for writing in my content area.**
 * **I can describe several types of writing to support content learning.**
 * **I can identify potential obstacles to writing in my content area.**
 * **I can describe characteristics of an effective writing assignment.**

1:20 - 1:45 - Introduction to Writing Across the Curriculum
 * [[file:writing revolution.pptx]]
 * Graffiti Wall
 * Why write in the content areas?
 * internalization, reflection, active processing: writing is thinking and helps memory
 * Challenges of writing in the content areas?
 * Writing tasks across the curriculum
 * Common Core and Writing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jt_2jI010WU
 * Writing to Learn; Writing to Show Learning
 * Ideas for writing across content areas - http://gonzagateach.wikispaces.com/Writing+Across+the+Content+Areas
 * Writing to learn (formative) vs writing to show learning (summative)
 * writing to learn can be "jot down three or four possible responses," reflective journaling, can be smaller, the point is to solidify learning
 * writing to show learning is end-stage thinking with a final polished project
 * Examples
 * health/English https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/6th-grade-english-lesson
 * math https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/ups-problem-solving-strategy

1:45 - 2:30 - Designing an Effective Writing Assignment
 * [[file:creating a writing task.pptx]]


 * Housekeeping:**
 * Bring a draft of Lesson Plan B (text-based) and the peer review form to class on Thursday [[file:Peer Review of Lesson Plan B.docx]]
 * Divide into groups of four
 * Each person takes 2 minutes to provide an overview of his/her plan
 * Each person identifies three specific questions for the reviewer -- e.g. What are some ideas for capturing student interest in the text? What aspects of the lesson do you find engaging? What are places in the lesson where I will need to particularly attend to management? Does the pacing seem right? etc.
 * Pass your plan to someone in your group with the **focus questions written on the page.**
 * The reader reviews the plan with the focal questions in mind as well as the following considerations:
 * Do the AL demands include vocabulary and language-in-use?
 * Does the AL support include explicit AL instruction and opportunities for students to see, hear, and use targeted AL demands at multiple point in the lesson?
 * Is the writing polished and professional, containing the appropriate level of detail for an outside reader?
 * Does the plan adequately supports students' engagement with the focal text through purposeful pre-, during-, and post activities?
 * Does the pre-activity capture student interest, activate background knowledge, pre-teach any important elements, and establish a clear purpose for reading/listening/viewing?
 * Does the during-activity provide opportunities to check for understanding, maintain attention, and interact with the text?
 * Does the post-activity provides opportunities to interact with the text, check for understanding, and extend learning?
 * Does the work with the text deepen content understandings?
 * Does the work with the text fit well with the other parts of the lesson?
 * When reviewers have finished reviewing the plan, partners should discuss and share feedback.
 * Turn in the review form on Tuesday.


 * Lesson Plan B due Friday at midnight
 * For Tuesday 4/1, read chapter 5 from this text: []
 * Pre - Write down five specific questions/concerns you have about incorporating writing into your content area
 * During - While you are reading, look for answers to your questions as well as other high-leverage strategies you could imagine using in your classroom
 * Post - Be prepared to write and share a summary of key concepts and several "take-aways" from the text. What lingering questions do you have? Would you recommend this chapter to a prospective teacher? Why or why not?
 * Don't forget to videotape your lesson! Look at EdTPA Task 2 guidelines for what each segment should include **before** videotaping. You will upload your two video clips (only the clips) to Blackboard under "Teaching Videos" in the menu on the top left column of the page.