authentic nonfiction writing from research making it real
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KATRINA HANKINSSWP 2012
Authentic Nonfiction Writing from Research
Making it Real
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Roadblock
After working on research projects for weeks, I sat down to grade the work produced by my fifth graders. All I could ask was, “Who wrote this?” It certainly wasn’t Sam who was interested in the atomic bomb as a result of our WWII studies, unless he works for Britannica after school. And when Madison’s mom asked why “we” got a B instead of an A on the project, I knew I had a problem.
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Agenda
Define “authentic”Why is it important?How do we achieve this in our classrooms?Applications
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“Authentic?”
What does it mean?
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The definition according to dictionary.com
au·then·tic adjective 1. not false or copied; genuine; real: an
authentic antique. 2. having the origin supported by
unquestionable evidence; authenticated; verified: an authentic document of the Middle Ages; an authentic work of the old master.
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Is this an “authentic” product?
Watch the video clip from Today http://toyotaconcertseries.today.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/06/11/12164516-my-buzz-lightyear-justin-wins-bieber-sign-contest?lite
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Two minute Turn and Talk
Discuss the authenticity of the Bieber poster:
Is it “authentic?” How do you know? Have you ever experienced this in your classroom? Why do you think this happens?
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Why is this important?
Goal of the Common Core StandardsMore broadly, they become self-directed
learners, effectively seeking out and using resources to assist them, including teachers, peers, and print and digital reference materials.
Students Who are College and Career are Independent Common Core Standards p.7
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Beyond StandardsWhy is this important?
Dr. Howard Gardner: “For me, the purpose of education is to enhance understanding.”
Author Amy Tan: “I can never remember things I didn’t understand in the first place.”
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Nonfiction Matters by Stephanie Harvey
A word about the author:
She lives the life of a nonfiction writer. She finds this universe and everything in it incredibly fascinating. She becomes totally immersed in people and places, making lifelong commitments to her favorite topics.
Forward by Shelley Harwayne
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How do we achieve this in our classrooms?
First and foremost, Stephanie Harvey states that teachers should be models of “professional learners” in the research process Demonstrate how to engage in inquiry Share their passion and curiosity Begin with a question that matters Provide the gift of time Gather texts Encourage students to discover, explore, and ask
questions about their passions Arrange opportunities to share
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Passion is at the of inquiry.
“Nonfiction reading, research, and writing stoke the inquiry as it chugs toward solutions to big questions. With teachers as tour guides, learners can follow the passion path to its final destination, a new insight into the world.”
• Nonfiction Mattters, Stephanie Harvey pg 12
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First Necessity: Community of Learners
Beginning of the year“Just So You Know” bulletin board “Wonder Book” section of Writer’s NotebookLots of sticky notes!!!!
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Launching pad
“Here are some things I know well, care a lot about, and still want to explore further.”
My list: Teaching Pittsburgh Cooking for two
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Your turn
List at least three interests that you know something about and you care about.
Ask yourself: Am I passionate about this? Or at least enjoy it? Do I know a lot about it? Could I teach somebody about it? Do I want to learn more about it?
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Sorting Tools for Topics
Three column chart in “Wonder” section I enjoy I know about I want to learn more
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Sorting Tools for Information
K-W-L charts
Two column chart What I know, What I wonder What I learned, What I wonder
Simple organizers helping students acquire new information that leads to more thoughtful questions.
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RAN Chart
Sorting tool for upper grades
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College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Writing
Research to Build and Present Knowledge7. Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects
based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
8. Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, assess the credibility and accuracy of each source, and integrate the information while avoiding plagiarism.
9. Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
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.
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Nonfiction writing tied to history
http://www.myteacherpages.com/webpages/mkiva/files/Integrating%20Literacy%20and%20History.htm
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Nonfiction writing tied to science
http://www.literacyspecialists.com/content/uploads/lessons/expository_pyramid.pdf
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Productive Environment
Mini-lessonsAbundant resourcesConferencesPacing calendarsSharing
“Live the questions. Value the questions. They are the doors to understanding.”
Teacher gradually releases the responsibility though models the role of an “expert learner.”
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Intention without vision leads them nowhere. They still love the topic, but they don’t love the writing.
• STUDY DRIVEN BY KATIE WOOD RAY, PG 47
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Products Meet Vision
Possible products: Class Magazine with Feature articles Classroom Newspapers Power points Photo stories
Text sets and close study provide support for the appropriate vision. Students’ buy-in is essential in order to provide the drive toward a completed “authentic” product. One that they claim as their own.
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Student Samples
Stone Soup--student sample of historical fiction 1850s
Stone Soup--student sample of historical fiction 1942
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What’s your vision?
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Resources
http://www.literacyspecialists.com/content/publish/stead_t.shtml
http://www.rtmsd.org/page/827http://www.myteacherpages.com/webpages/m
kiva/ran.cfmhttp://www.stonesoup.com/archive/writing/18
1http://www.stonesoup.com/archive/writing/81
4“Teaching Children to Read and Comprehend
Nonfiction” by Tony SteadNonfiction Matters by Stephanie HarveyStudy Driven by Katie Wood Ray
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Looking for more?
Is That a Fact? By Tony Stead
Nonfiction Writing: From the Inside Out—Writing Lessons Inspired by Conversations with Leading Authors, by Laura Robb