EDUC 602 - Teaching Process Writing

3 Hour(s)

This course examines process-writing models and stages for encouraging writers to select, draft, revise, share, edit and publish text for topics within a variety of genres. Teaching strategies and ways to use literature for establishing the criteria of good writing will be demonstrated and evaluated. Candidates will explore writers’ workshops, effective use of authentic reasons for writing, time management, mini-lessons, teacher conferences, collaborative student revisions, peer editing groups and websites to support young writers and publish texts. Strategies for teaching phonics, spelling and grammar in context will be presented as will tips for preparing for North Carolina writing tests. Lesson/unit planning and research required.