Thursday, November 10, 2011

Professional Development Nov. 10

Professional Development Notes

November 10, 2011

8:45-9:45 Breakout Session 1

3 types of writing in CC: argument, informative/explanatory, narrative

1. Argument

a. developing argument: starts with opinion—providing examples, reasons for belief, and cause/effect

b. Argument in secondary: claim, evidence, relationships between claim & evidence, formal style

c. IN SS: analyze evidence from multiple primary/secondary sources, make a claim best supported by evidence, argue for a particular interpretation

2. Informative/Explanatory Writing

a. Recall: Intended to increase reader knowledge/understanding.

b. Assumes truthfulness and answers why or how

c. Standard:

i. Introduce topic using varied org. strategies

ii. Broaden support & evidence

iii. Use formal voice and objective tone, with domain-specific vocabulary

3. Narrative

a. Standard:

i. Conveys experience, either real or imaginary

ii. Uses time as its structure

iii. Uses variety: of narrative techniques, of sequencing techniques

iv. Uses precise & sensory language

4. Instructional implications

a. Increased emphasis on writing arguments

b. Emphasis on writing in response to sources (not just prompts)

10:00-11:00 Breakout Session 2

*5-E model in Social Studies

-Engage -Explore -Explanation -Extension -Evaluation

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