5.++Writing

=Writing=


 * Text:**[| What is an essential question?] by Grant Wiggins

-support reading comprehension -provide formative assessment opportunities -provide low-stakes opportunities for students to practice writing -provide opportunities for students to synthesize content knowledge -support student motivation and engagement -help build vocabulary
 * Writing Strategies:**

RAFT: Role, Audience, Format, Topic http://www.greece.k12.ny.us/instruction/ELA/6-12/Reading/Reading%20Strategies/RAFT.htm http://www.readingquest.org/strat/raft.html http://www.adlit.org/strategies/19783
 * Strategies:**

Quick Writes: [|FOR-PD Reading Strategies]: Quick Writes

RAFT:
 * Examples**

Quick Writes: [|Learning Point Associates: Quick Writes]

Write a RAFT. Role: Essential Question, Audience: Teachers, Format: Letter, Topic: Why using me (essential questions) in your classrooms is good for students.
 * Practice:**

Complete this quick write (exit slip): List three things you have learned about interdisciplinary curriculum, list two things you plan to try in your classroom, and list 1 question you have about interdisciplinary curriculum.

Go to your team's wikispace page to post answers to the prompts provided.
 * Reflection:**