Chapter 13 Reflection

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1. Why should reading and writing be taught together? Reading and writing should be taught together because writing can help a reader better understand the text. Studies have shown that when a student writes about a topic they have been reading, it promotes better comprehension of the subject. When students write about a text, it requires them to brainstorm ideas in the text, organize those ideas, reflect on those ideas, think about how the text is related to personal experiences, and finally summarize those ideas into their own writing. 2. Describe what you and your students will do during a writing workshop. During a reading workshop, the teacher facilitates, coaches, and guides students through the writing process. Students are actively engaged in their writing while also supporting other writers. Discussion among writers is a critical component of the writing workshop. Reading should also be incorporated into a writing workshop to provide ideas for students throughout the writing process. 3. Choose two writing procedures from the chapter that you will recommend to a first-year teacher. Explain the procedures in detail and tell why you chose those for a novice teacher. One writing procedure I recommend to a first-year teacher is journaling. Journaling is a beautiful way to engage students in writing. Allowing students to choose their topic creates a safe place for students to express their feelings on paper. Journaling promotes fluency in writing, promotes thinking and makes it visible, and provides opportunities for reflection along with many other benefits. I chose this procedure because students usually are told what the topic will be for writing. Teachers want their students to enjoy writing and having a choice in what they write about gives students freedom.
The second writing procedure uses an outline to organize ideas and brainstorm—for example, a Venn diagram or a web. A web creates details about a topic or main idea. A Venn diagram allows students to compare and contrast two or more ideas. Venn diagrams are primarily used with informational text. I chose this procedure because students do well with showing similarities but rarely remember to show how two or more things are different. This procedure also encourages the use of specific vocabulary when comparing and contrasting. 4. Suggest (to the new teacher) ways to respond to student writing. When responding to a student’s work, it is easy to become critical and immediately show them what needs to be corrected. It is essential to stay positive. Instead of critiquing the entire writing, try focusing on one section, like the introduction. Refrain from commenting on the final drafts and only comment on rough drafts. Focus on the content and revisions first and editing last.            
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