my staar writer’s tool kit
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A STAAR Writer’s Technology Tool Kit
Libby McGee and Angela SteagallTuloso-Midway ISD
There is so much to teach in writing!!!
From http://writingcenter.unc.edu/resources
Obviously, we will not get to every single topic today….
But hopefully we WILL give you some ideas to make life easier!
PLANNING AND ORGANIZATION
Audience and Purpose-Not always obvious to kids!
Different Modes of Writing
Main Idea/Theme- Use Wordle to visualize trends in a piece.
Understanding Word Meanings • Use ready-made vocabulary videos from
www.vocabahead.com
Select Topic-Prompt Generator
http://jc-schools.net/write/create.htm
Prompt Generator
http://www.technorhetoric.net/4.1/coverweb/barber/prompts.html
Generate Ideas with Pre-Writing- “The Brain Kicks in When You Move the Pen”
Brainstorm with Wallwisher
Using Pictures For Brainstorming
You could also use Flickr or Google Images… just do a pre-search to make sure nothing bad comes up!
Writing Under Pressure
WRITING THE PAPERThis is a tough one for a lot of people…
Practice Drafts using Collaborative Writing
• Voicethread
Collaborative Writing-http://www.kolabora.com/news/2007/03/01/collaborative_writing_tools_and_technology.htm
Biography/Characterization
Organizing Ideas with Webs-http://www.thinkport.org/technology/template.tp
Drafting Tools• Kids with issues spend too
much time producing the actual written word.
• They lose track of ideas.• They don’t write what they
can SAY.• Try assistive technology tools
http://www.customtyping.com/tutorials/at/writing_tools.htm
www.texasat.net has more info.
REVISINGClarify Meaning and Expand Ideas
Rhetoric and Logic
Brevity, Clarity and Conciseness
Peer Revision with Crocodoc
Dynamic Words/ Word Choice
Confusing Words
EDITINGWhat separates the men from the boys…
Editing- PaperRater.com
Editing- SpellChecker.net
Go back for grammar lessons if you need to….
INTERACTIVE WRITING ASSESSMENTS
Read Write Think Interactives
Hero’s Journey
Bighugelabs
• Magazine Cover• Movie Poster• Captioner• Trading cards
OTHER SOURCES FOR WRITING TOOLS
Questions?
Contact• Libby McGee, Tuloso-Midway [email protected] • Angela Steagall, Tuloso-Midway Middle [email protected]
www.slideshare.net • Search “asteagall”for our presentation!