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Collaborative Crafting, Part 4

What Does It Mean? (Elaboration)

“Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist.”

- Pablo Picasso

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8th Grade Informative Writing Progression

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Learning Intentions & Success Criteria

Learning Intention:

  • I am learning one approach to teaching the 5th Pillar of the Secondary Writing Framework: Teach Critical Skills, Processes, and Knowledge, specifically how I can support my students in using elaboration in their writing.

Success Criteria:

  • I will know I am successful when I can use questioning techniques to support my students to effectively elaborate in their writing.

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Nasser in Action

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Looking Ahead

Part 4: Elaboration

Part 5: Conclusions

What does it mean?

Addressing the “So What?”

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3/13, 4-4:30

For each week, we will provide:

  • Teacher Footage
  • Student Samples From Footage
  • Resources Used During Filming
  • Live Discussion
  • Other Resources

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Join the Conversation

We would love to have you join the conversation and share your expertise in teaching Critical Skills, Processes, and Knowledge to your students. Reach out to Scott Christensen at scott.christensen@canyonsdistrict.org to get involved.

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THANKS!

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