The Teacher's Tool Kit For Literacy

Part 2: Good Writers Revise and Edit Their Writing

Episode Summary

Embark on an illuminating journey with Sharon Callen and her team in 'Part 2: Good Writers Revise and Edit Their Writing' podcast. Explore the 'Magnificent Seven' revising strategies, from rereading to editing conventions, all aimed at transforming writing. Uncover the power of Prompt Posters and Anchor Charts for teaching, fostering reflection, and amplifying growth. Delve into recommended mentor texts and resources to elevate writing education

Episode Notes

In 'Part 2: Good Writers Revise and Edit Their Writing' podcast, Sharon Callen and her team embark on a riveting exploration of the 'Magnificent Seven' revising strategies, spanning rereading, editing, and reorganization. Discover the power of Prompt Posters and Anchor Charts on Teachific, enhancing student writing strategies and routines. 

Through real-life examples, learn the art of reflection and the potency of learner-driven approaches over conventional templates. Explore the dynamic connection between publishing and Read Aloud sessions, while unearthing a treasure trove of recommended resources. 

With insights into mentor texts, personal narratives, and future writing units, the podcast resonates with practical wisdom gleaned from years of classroom evidence. Tune in for an enriching journey to amplify both teaching and student writing experiences.

Timeline:

• 00:00:43 What are the seven revising strategies the ‘Magnificent Seven’ - rereading, adding information, deleting information, changing a text, reorganising information, using tools and techniques, editing for conventions & editing using tools
• 00:01:36  Sharon has created Prompt Posters of these on Teachific - so students can be readily reminded of strategies as they write
• 00:02:27 Sharon has also created Anchor Charts which can be enlarged to A3 so a teacher can use them for explicitly modelling strategies - to try and build up the routine
• 00:04:43 Real life of an example of a student not using the strategy of rereading
• 00:06:16 Students need to apply it to the writing they are currently working on
• 00:07:07 Expectation of the number of published pieces of writing during a year
• 00:09:28 We call the Good Writer statements ‘Learner Actions and Why’ - stronger than Learning Intentions
• 00:12:06 Reflection is powerful - what did I do today to improve my writing? How did I improve it? The language the Anchor Charts gives them the processes Good Writers are using.
• 00:13:08 Why templates are unnecessary, constraining
• 00:15:28 Using the blank left hand side of the Anchor Chart - why it is so handy.
• 00:16:35 Why do we publish often?
• 00:17:00 Connection to Read Aloud  - using it as a model
• 00:18:20 Other resources that can be used
• 00:18:50 The  Prompt Posters and Anchor Charts are on Teachific, they are at year level, they are well researched over many years from evidence in classrooms
• 00:21:00 In Sharon’s schools teachers are noticing students who are not revising
• 00:23:00 The Anchor Charts are a bit of gold for teachers
• 00:23:49 Ending - hoping you and your students can benefit from these resources.
• 00:25:19 Sharon shares some books she has recommended for schools - Year 1 and 2 teachers, planning for next term.
• 00:26:28 Sharon supporting teachers with a Personal Narrative, and the search for mentor texts
• 00:27:14 The book, ’A Summery Saturday Morning’, by Margaret Mahy
• 00:27:39 The book, ’I Miss You’ by Sharon Callen
• 00:29:36. Writing Units will be on Teachific
• 00:31:14. Roald Dahl’s book ‘Boy’ Eg ‘The Great Mouse Plot’ can be used as a narrative
• 00:32:00. Roald Dahl’s book ‘My Year’ - a diary, showing his strong feelings for each month of the year
• 00:32:54 Alison Lester’s ‘Are We There Yet?’
• 00:33:37 Ending and thank you.

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