Standard: 11-12.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 tasks, purposes, and audiences.
Grade level: Grade 11-12
Subject: English Language Arts
Domain: Writing
Teacher Overview
This standard emphasizes the importance of consistent writing practice over both extended and short time frames. It aims to develop students’ ability to produce high-quality writing for a variety of tasks, purposes, and audiences. Mastery of this standard is crucial for students’ success in both academic and real-world writing scenarios. Students should have a solid understanding of basic essay structures, experience with drafting and revising, and the ability to consider different audiences and purposes in their writing.
After mastering this standard, students will be able to produce well-researched and thoroughly revised pieces of writing, adapting their style and approach to suit various tasks and audiences.
Common Misconception 1
A common misconception is that writing quickly is more important than writing thoughtfully. This is incorrect because thoughtful writing typically results in higher quality work that is better suited to its purpose and audience.
Intervention 1
To address this misconception, encourage students to allocate sufficient time for planning and revising their work. Use writing exercises that focus on the process rather than the speed of writing.
Common Misconception 2
Another misconception is that all writing assignments require the same approach and style. This is not true, as different tasks and audiences necessitate different writing strategies.
Intervention 2
To remediate this, teach students to analyze the purpose and audience of each writing task. Provide diverse writing assignments that require different approaches and styles.
Prerequisite Knowledge
Students should be familiar with basic essay structures, have experience with drafting and revising written work, and understand the importance of tailoring their writing to different audiences and purposes.
Subsequent Knowledge
Students will develop advanced writing skills, including the ability to produce well-researched and thoroughly revised pieces, and will be able to adapt their writing style and approach to suit a wide range of tasks and audiences.
Instructional Activities
- Daily journaling prompts
- Extended research projects
- Peer review sessions
- Timed in-class essays
- Writing workshops focused on revision
- Creating and maintaining a class blog
