Standard: 8.W.10 – Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
Grade level: Grade 8
Subject: English Language Arts
Domain: Writing
Teacher Overview
This standard emphasizes the importance of writing regularly, both over extended periods and in shorter bursts. It helps students develop the ability to manage their time, organize their thoughts, and refine their writing for different tasks and audiences. Students should have foundational skills in writing, including understanding sentence structure, paragraph formation, and the basic steps of the writing process.
After mastering this standard, students will be able to handle complex writing tasks, integrate research effectively, and adapt their writing for various audiences and purposes.
Common Misconception 1
Some students may think that writing quickly means they cannot produce high-quality work. This is incorrect because with proper planning and organization, students can write efficiently without compromising quality.
Intervention 1
Introduce graphic organizers and outlines to help students plan their writing quickly and maintain quality, even when working within shorter time frames.
Common Misconception 2
Another common misconception is that extended writing projects do not need regular progress checks. This is incorrect because without regular progress checks, students may fall behind or miss opportunities for reflection and revision.
Intervention 2
Encourage students to set incremental goals and checkpoints for their extended writing projects. This helps ensure steady progress and allows time for necessary reflection and revision.
Prerequisite Knowledge
Students should have a basic understanding of sentence structure, paragraph organization, and the writing process, including drafting, revising, and editing.
Subsequent Knowledge
Students will develop advanced writing skills, such as crafting complex arguments, integrating research effectively, and adapting writing for different audiences and purposes.
Instructional Activities
- Daily journaling exercises
- Developing a multi-week research project
- Writing quick summaries of daily lessons
- Creating outlines for essays and reports
- Peer review and feedback sessions
- Writing for different audiences, such as letters to a friend vs. a formal report
