Now We Write
For the last three quarters my students have read the various text types and we have written a little bit here and there, but nothing too specific. Why? I have found that most 9th grade students really need work on the foundations of reading a text and working on deeper understanding for the purpose of analysis. I've always felt like the best writers are at the core, readers. So, with the time I have left with my students this year I wanted to spend it focused on writing. They're ready now because we've worked on the skills. I decided to use the NEAT method for reviewing and preparing for writing tasks ahead. NEAT is an acronym for the four text types: narrative, expository, argumentative, technical. This activity uses old-school technology of pen/pencil to notebook paper. Here's how it goes:
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AuthorMy name is Sarah Todd and I teach freshmen and junior English in Southern California. Archives
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