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Type One or Type Two? "Identify 2 examples from the text that demonstrate the protagonist's resilience."

Type One

Type Two

Neither

Both

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Type One or Type Two? “In 5 lines or more, describe your thinking process in making the estimate that you just made."

Type One

Type Two

Neither

Both

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What does the acronym "FCA" stand for?

Focused Content Areas

Focused Correction Aims

Format Corrections Aims

Focus Correction Areas

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Identify two differences between a Type Three and a Type Four composition.

Type Fours are longer than Type Threes.

Type Fours do not have FCAs.

Type Three is self-edited; Type Four is also peer-edited.

Type Four may have a second draft, while Type Three is one-draft only.

Where can I find suggestions for possible FCAs?

In the monthly Collins Writing Exchange newsletter

On the website under "Free Resources"

In the Collins Writing Program teacher resource books

All of the above

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How frequently should teachers be using "quickwrites" with students?

Once a week

Once a month

Several times per week

When the stars align

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Which of the following might be examples of Type Three assignments?

A well-constructed thesis statement or topic sentence

A labeled diagram of the process of cell division

A paragraph about a favorite pet

All of the above

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Identify at least one improvement you might make to the following set of FCAs for a compare/contrast assignment.

Add a number to indicate how many similarities and differences are expected.

Ask that each similarity or difference be explained or supported with an example.

Limit to one mechanics FCA. Add an FCA for vocabulary, organization, or style.

All of the above

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Identify two suggested techniques for providing feedback on Type Three and Four assignments.

An overall score with written teacher comments and corrections

Symbols, letter grades, or a numerical score for each FCA

Types Three and Four are not graded

Optional brief, specific, and directive comments that pertain to the FCAs

What are the advantages of students keeping completed compositions in a working portfolio?

It helps to see progress over time.

Students can revisit past papers to practice new FCAs.

It encourages students to reflect on teacher feedback.

All of the above

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