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Teaching and Assessing Writing with the 6-Traits
EDUC 744 909 Middle/High School Grades 5-12
EDUC 744 920 Elementary Grades K-4
3 semester hours graduate credit
Instructor: Dennis O'Connor
Learn how to teach and assess writing more effectively and help students understand the 6-Traits of good writing (voice, ideas, word choice, organization, sentence fluency & conventions) and explore strategies to enable learners to progress through higher standards and improve test scores. Designed for ESL/ELL teachers, English and language arts teachers, teachers interested in writing across the curriculum, special education teachers, and curriculum coordinators.
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Because this class is asynchronous and open to you 24/7, you may participate from your home or work computer during hours that are best for your work and family schedule.
The class is highly interactive with a significant discussion component. All projects/assignments will be submitted via e-mail or presented via the WWW. Instructor/peer comments will be available through discussion groups or sent by e-mail.
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University of Wisconsin - Stout
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