by imavexadmin | Sep 24, 2019 | [Writing]
Learning Center Subscribe to Ask Smekens Filter by Category: All Reading Reader's Workshop Management Comprehension Planning Comprehension Lessons Standardized Reading Assessments Text Selection Annotating & Note-Taking Writing About Reading Literacy Stations Small...
by imavexadmin | Mar 5, 2019 | [Writing]
Adjust Conventions Expectations Mar 5, 2019 | [Writing] The trait of conventions assesses the level of correctness found in a piece. This includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, etc. Anything you can “fix” falls under the conventions...
by imavexadmin | Mar 1, 2019 | [Writing]
FAQ: Should a teacher “edit” or fix all the errors in a student’s writing? ANSWER: If fixing all their errors meant that students would never make the same mistakes in writing again, it would be worth the time spent to proofread and mark everything....
by imavexadmin | Nov 10, 2017 | [Writing]
Define the Purpose of Every Grammar Skill Nov 10, 2017 | [Writing] FAQ: What’s the most important aspect of every grammar lesson? ANSWER: Resources that support grammar and mechanics instruction typically focus on the what. They define what the skill is, what...
by imavexadmin | Jul 25, 2016 | [Writing]
Make Room to Revise & Edit July 25, 2016 | [Writing] FAQ: How do students practice grammar and mechanics if not with a worksheet? ANSWER: Rather than using a worksheet with isolated sentences, it’s better to have our students return to their own authentic...
