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Directions:
There are 4 unfamiliar words and 2 familiar words provided from the
infotext.
Read through the assigned pages of the infotext. Choose an additional 3
unfamiliar words and 3 familiar words.
Form a simple definition, What do you think it means?
In provided partners, generate a student-friendly definition
Write sentences using the words
As a class, discuss group definitions
As a class, discuss infotext reading
Assigned Reading: Learning and Teaching Writing

Unfamiliar words

Definitions

Cognitive/motivational approach Focuses on individual and understanding

cognitive and motivational processes
Activity Theory
Method for describing and analyzing
activity systems for writing and how they interact in different systems
Grahams Four Catalysts
changes in writers strategic or selfregulatory behaviors, motivation, knowledge, and skills
Schultz and Fecho s different view of writing development - writing
development reflects and contributes to the social, historical, political, and
institutional contexts in which it occurs
Process approach
research-grounded general approach.
Cognitive/motivational and sociocultural views
Self-Regulated Strategy Development Model modeling and guiding practice.
Taught knowledge and skills needed to apply the strategies and procedures for
regulating their use
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Familiar Words

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Definitions

Genre
use stabilized-for-now structures to
create a semi-predictable way of interacting with others (purposefully interacting)

Sharing with peers

students share plans with peers

Holistic scoring method

reflects overall impression of writing

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Sentences: After identifying and defining the words from the text, create sentences
using at least 2 words per sentences. Write as many sentences as needed to write
sentences that show understanding of the words and make sense.
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