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Non-Fiction Writing

Webcast: April 18, 2008

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Non-Fiction Writing
(Length: 1 hour 22 minutes)
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Photo of Connie WrightConnie Wright – Persuasive Writing (Play All)
(Length: 18 minutes)
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  1. Deconstructing a Newspaper Article
    (Length: 6 minutes)
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  2. A.P.E.+(Answer, Proof, Extend, Conclusion)
    (Length: 5 minutes)
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  3. Metacognition
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  4. Assessment and Reflection
    (Length: 5.5 minutes)
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Photo of Dr. Douglas ReevesDr. Douglas Reeves – The Power of Non-Fiction Writing
(Length: 5 minutes)
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Photo of Bridget ScimeBridget Scime – Report Writing (Play All)
(Length: 22 minutes)
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  1. Effective Literacy Instruction
    (Length: 3 minutes)
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  2. Deconstruction of a Web Page
    (Length: 5 minutes)
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  3. Language and Word Study
    (Length: 8 minutes)
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  4. Organization, Revision, and Reflection
    (Length: 5 minutes)
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Photo of Richard WorzelRichard Worzel – Learning for Tomorrow's World
(Length: 2.5 minutes)
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Photo of Dan GrantDan Grant – Media Writing (Play All)
(Length: 11 minutes)
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  1. Becoming Proficient Communicators
    (Length: 5.5 minutes)
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  2. Deconstruction and Construction of a Media Text
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Photo of Royan LeeRoyan Lee – Advertisement Writing (Play All)
(Length: 17 minutes)
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  1. Deconstructing Media
    (Length: 4.5 minutes)
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  2. The Moodle
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  3. Word Choice and Techniques in Advertising
    (Length: 9 minutes)
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  4. Student Reflections
    (Length: 1 minute)
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Photo of Dr. Ruth McQuirter ScottDr. Ruth McQuirter Scott – Word Study
(Length: 4.5 minutes)
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We live in the information age. Over 80% of the texts we encounter or create daily are non-fiction. It is essential that students develop the skills with which to make and convey meaning using non-fiction texts of all types.

Learning how to write non-fiction allows students to explore the depth and breadth of the world as it relates to their interests, lives, and the world beyond the classroom. They develop their own voice and learn how to form an opinion based on evidence. Students learn to assume a critical stance when responding to or creating media. They learn how to question the text, the author, themselves and the world. Regardless of the information's format, the viewer needs to think deeply, ask probing questions, and discover such things as the author's intent and the credibility of the information. Looking closely at media techniques, language structures, patterns, and word choice helps students develop into competent communicators.

Current research reveals that teaching students how to write effective non-fiction improves reading comprehension and writing and increases student achievement in all content areas. This webcast will look at the teaching of non-fiction writing in four junior classrooms. You will see how teachers create environments that value talk and interaction, flexible groupings, active engagement, and collaborative learning.

As you watch this webcast, we invite you to think about how you can use the ideas shared to help your students both read and write non-fiction texts more effectively.

The following questions are intended to stimulate professional dialogue about the effective teaching of non-fiction writing:

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