John Collins Writing:
Baird Middle School adheres to the john collins approach to writing. throughout the school year, Collins writing assignments will be utilized during our various units.
John Collins Writing is:
Proven OVER 30 YEARS OF SUCCESS Used by thousands of teachers, the Collins Writing Program delivers measurable improvements in the quality of instruction and student achievement. Practical MADE FOR REAL-WORLD CLASSROOMS Our instructional models combine best-practice research with time-saving techniques to make the life of the classroom teacher easier and more efficient. Flexible ADAPTS TO STUDENT & CONTENT NEEDS The Five Types of Writing easily accommodates learning differences, works hand-in-hand with other school initiatives, and increases content area knowledge. Collins writing grading is based on Focus Correction Areas (FCAs) What Is a Focus Correction Area?Focus Correction Areas (FCAs) are a powerful tool to help students target areas of improvement. Focus correcting is a selective approach to grading student writing that allows students to concentrate on a few growth areas at a time out of hundreds of possibilities. FCAs are used in Type Three, Type Four and Type Five writing. Three FCAs are assigned to each writing activity. The FCAs are very clearly outlined for students so that there are no surprises. |
MISC. LINKS: AR LOGIN https://hosted310.renlearn.com/7069/ TIW WRITING SURVEY https://docs.google.com/a/ludlowps.org/forms/d/1Mx1VziUArJooT2KIfZqg0371GXBO9bB2oa_zwRmiG-Y/viewform Summer AR Survey https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gFwduSd-EyjcqGldmw0eQCids7D1IjWRmwnR6TzAzmQ/edit?usp=sharing Writing Survey https://docs.google.com/a/ludlowps.org/forms/d/1Mx1VziUArJooT2KIfZqg0371GXBO9bB2oa_zwRmiG-Y/viewform?usp=send_form |