Branching Out: Growing Literacy Skills in Writing

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By the end of this module, teachers should be able to:

  • Label the College and Career Readiness, also known as CCR, anchor standards for Writing
  • Explain the structure and organization of the grade-specific Writing standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects
  • Use the grade-specific Writing standards to identify what students should know and be able to do

This is Module 2 of 4 in the series, "Literacy across the Content Areas: Reading and Writing to Build Content Knowledge."
Resource ID#: 150085 Type: Professional Development
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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Science
Grade Level(s): 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Internet Connection, Speakers/Headphones, Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Microsoft Office, Computer Media Player, Smart Phone/Tablet
Instructional Time: 2 Hour(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Keywords: literacy, science literacy, literacy in science, literacy in technical subjects, writing in the content area, , academic writing, write to inform, write arguments, writing from sources, text evidence, research
Instructional Component Type(s): Professional Development,  Tutorial, 
Resource Collection: Original Teacher Tutorials

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