LETRS Unit 8 Session 1
According to research, which of the following are best practices for writing instruction? Select all that apply.
Allowing students to practice writing every day; explicitly teaching the steps of the writing process; planning writing activities that are cooperative and interactive
What statement best describes effective writing in instruction?
It integrates teaching of foundational skills and composition.
What are the benefits of having students write in response to text? Select all that apply.
It prompts students to reflect on what they have learned; It enables students to connect ideas; It allows students to paraphrase ideas in their own words.
Which statement is not true?
Writing leads to improved spelling and retention of words.
According to the Simple View of Writing, which two categories of skills must students learn to become successful?
foundational skills; higher order composition skills
