Standard: 7.W.5 – With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of Language standards 1-3 up to and including grade 7 here.)
Grade level: Grade 7
Subject: English Language Arts
Domain: Writing
Teacher Overview
This standard emphasizes the importance of the writing process, including planning, revising, editing, and rewriting. It helps students understand that writing is a process that involves multiple steps and that feedback from peers and adults can significantly improve their work. Students should be able to write coherent essays with proper sentence structure and paragraph organization. They should also have a basic understanding of grammar and punctuation.
After mastering this standard, students will be able to write more effectively for different audiences and purposes, and they will have a deeper understanding of the writing process, including the importance of revision.
Common Misconception 1
Some students might think that their first draft is their final draft. This is incorrect because writing is a process that involves multiple revisions to improve clarity, coherence, and overall quality.
Intervention 1
Use peer review sessions where students provide constructive feedback to each other, emphasizing the importance of multiple drafts.
Common Misconception 2
Another common misconception is that editing is solely about correcting grammar and punctuation. In reality, editing also involves improving the overall quality of the writing, including clarity and coherence.
Intervention 2
Provide examples of writing before and after comprehensive editing, highlighting changes that improve clarity and coherence, not just grammar corrections.
Prerequisite Knowledge
Students should have a basic understanding of sentence structure, paragraph organization, and the ability to write coherent essays. They should also be familiar with basic grammar and punctuation rules.
Subsequent Knowledge
Students will develop advanced writing skills, including the ability to write for different audiences and purposes, and a deeper understanding of the writing process. They will also improve their ability to critique and revise their own work.
Instructional Activities
- Conduct peer review sessions where students give and receive feedback on their writing.
- Organize teacher-student writing conferences to discuss individual writing pieces.
- Hold writing workshops focusing on different aspects of the writing process.
- Assign tasks that require students to edit and revise essays multiple times.
- Encourage students to create multiple drafts of a story, each time focusing on different elements like plot, character development, and dialogue.
