Creating a Resource- Rich Classroom Session 8, Focus on Writing L. Opp-Beckman, C. Kieffer University of Oregon http://thaiuo.uoregon.edu/sessio n_08.html
Creating a Resource-Rich Classroom
Session 8, Focus on Writing
L. Opp-Beckman, C. KiefferUniversity of Oregon
http://thaiuo.uoregon.edu/session_08.html
Session 8
• Opening Remarks and Review
• Activity #1: Diamante Poems
• Activity #2: Chain Stories
• Activity #3: All-class Writing
• Demonstration of Web Sites
• Q & A (time permitting).
Review
Importance of Exposure
• A LOT of exposure.
• Of interest to learners (ask them!).
• Different genres of language.
• Regular updates of “fresh” materials and resources.
• Feedback on what’s working.
Review
Importance of Choice
• Students who are interested will be more engaged…
• Spend more time on task…
• Show better learning outcomes (become language users)…
• Enjoy their learning experience!
Review,Goals
Resource-rich = Literacy-rich
• Build resource sets over time.
• Anchor use of resources to curriculum and learning goals.
• Avoid expensive investments of… -- Time! -- Money!
Activity #1
Diamante Poems
See handout:http://thaiuo.uoregon.edu/session_08.html
Choose a topic (theme, event).
Choose opposites for the topic.
Follow along with us to create your poem….
Diamante Poem
[Title], by [Author/s]
_____________________________________, ________________
_________________, ________________, ________________________________, _______________, ________________, ________________
_________________, ________________, __________________________________, _______________
____________________
Diamante Poem
Passage of Time, by Cindy & Leslie
Sunrisebright, energetic
shining, awakening, flowingdawn, renewal, closure, dreams
relaxing, reflecting, soothingrestful, peaceful
Sunset
Activity #2
Chain Stories
See handout:http://www.uoregon.edu/~leslieob/chains.html
Get into groups of 3.
Choose a topic (theme, event).
Follow along with us to create your story (beginning, middle, end)….
Chain Stories
Variations
• Groups of 4.
• Use realia or “clues” as prompts.
• Combine with oral storytelling.
• Combine with Reader’s Theater.
• Illustrate and display; anthology.
Activity #3
“I Saw, I Heard, I Am…”
See example:http://www.uoregon.edu/~aei/sanno98memories.html
Choose a topic (theme, event).
Everyone gets three cards.
Follow along with us to create your piece….
All-class Writing
Variations
• Graffitti wall.
• Collage.
• “Continuous comment” board.
• Story corner with rotating display of student work.
• Publish as newsletter, journal, etc.
http://www.uoregon.edu/~leslieob/pizzaz.html
This is the source for today’s diamante poems, chain stories, and other writing activities.
http://www.eduplace.com/tales/
http://www.thestorystarter.com/
http://www.seventhsanctum.com/index-writ.php
http://www.brown.edu/Courses/FR0133/Fairytale_Generator/
http://www.teachervision.fen.com/creative-writing/rubrics/4531.html
Next Session
• Bring: Resources to share in the “Swap Shop.”
• Bring your collections of targeted TOPICS + RESOURCES.
For copies of handouts:
http://thaiuo.uoregon.edu
Creating a Resource-Rich Classroom
Session 8, Focus on Writing
L. Opp-Beckman, C. KiefferUniversity of Oregon
http://thaiuo.uoregon.edu/session_08.html