Paragraph Model Adapted by Elizabeth Nelson

ASSIGNING writing is not the same As TEACHING it.

How is assigning different from teaching ? AssigningTeaching Assigning describes tasksTeaching models and scaffolds tasks Assigning tells students about the criteria Teaching shows students how to achieve it Assigning focuses on the productTeaching focuses on the process

Why is this important? A student may not know the purpose of a topic sentence or HOW to write one. A student may know the paragraph is not good, but have no idea how to fix it. A student might not understand how each sentence connects to the next. A student may not understand how ideas and evidence are connected.

Students MustTeachers Must Provide credible evidence to support an idea Provide explicit instruction to show students “writerly” moves Use the writing process and write more than one draft Conference and provide feedback without grades on drafts

Directions:Directions: Write a paragraph explaining your view of the current condition of education in Michigan or your general philosophy of education. BE SURE TO INCLUDE: Complete sentences Transitions Topic sentence Examples Supportive details Warranting Development of ideas

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Think about your beliefs as you read from the list of quotes about education. Which quotes best represent your thoughts? Highlight or underline any that embody your viewpoint on education.

Choose a quote from the list in your packet that really represents your viewpoint. Write it into box 1. Remember to put quotation marks around your quote with the author’s last name in parenthesis. BOX 1

“In times of change, it is the learners that will inherit the earth while the learned will find themselves beautifully equipped for a world that no longer exists” (Hoffer). BOX 1 Example

In box 2, write why you believe this quote is significant. What does it mean in terms of your view on education? Why should we pay attention to this quote? What is important about it? This is the “so what” part of the paragraph. BOX 2

“In times of change, it is the learners that will inherit the earth while the learned will find themselves beautifully equipped for a world that no longer exists” (Hoffer). Teaching in the 21 st century is no longer about content knowledge. It is about process, application, and synthesis. The teachers of today, in preparing the students for tomorrow, must teach students how to learn. BOX 2 Example

In box 3, introduce the purpose of the quote or introduce the author of the quote. If the author is an authority on education, you might want to say so. You may wish to explain to the reader the author’s motive or context for this quote. This is the transition into your evidence. BOX 3

Eric Hoffer, a self-educated longshoreman who came to fame in the 1950’s, was a philosopher concerned with the timeless question of man’s response to mass movements. “In times of change, it is the learners that will inherit the earth while the learned will find themselves beautifully equipped for a world that no longer exists” (Hoffer). Teaching in the 21 st century is no longer about content knowledge. It is about process, application, and synthesis. The teachers of today, in preparing the students for tomorrow, must teach students how to learn. BOX 3 Example

In box 4, choose another quote or example that says something similar to the first one. The example or quote should support the first one and add to the reader’s understanding. BOX 4

Eric Hoffer, a self-educated longshoreman who came to fame in the 1950’s, was a philosopher concerned with the timeless question of man’s response to mass movements. “In times of change, it is the learners that will inherit the earth while the learned will find themselves beautifully equipped for a world that no longer exists” (Hoffer). Teaching in the 21 st century is no longer about content knowledge. It is about process, application, and synthesis. The teachers of today, in preparing the students for tomorrow, must teach students how to learn. “We need to prepare students for THEIR future not OUR past” (Jukes). BOX 4 Example

In box 5, introduce either the author of this quote or its purpose. You may want to make a statement that connects this quote to the first quote. This is also a transition sentence. BOX 5

Eric Hoffer, a self-educated longshore- man who came to fame in the 1950’s, was a philosopher concerned with the timeless question of man’s response to mass movements. “In times of change, it is the learners that will inherit the earth while the learned will find themselves beautifully equipped for a world that no longer exists” (Hoffer). Teaching in the 21 st century is no longer about content knowledge. It is about process, application, and synthesis. The teachers of today, in preparing the students for tomorrow, must teach students how to learn. Today’s students do not learn the same way we did. And, their world is different from the one we grew up in. “We need to prepare students for THEIR future not OUR past” (Jukes ). BOX 5 Example

In box 6, write a short explanation of HOW this quote relates to the first quote and why it is important. How does this further the reader’s understanding? Again, you are answering the “so what” and “why do we care.” BOX 6

Eric Hoffer, a self-educated longshoreman who came to fame in the 1950’s, was a philosopher concerned with the timeless question of man’s response to mass movements. “In times of change, it is the learners that will inherit the earth while the learned will find themselves beautifully equipped for a world that no longer exists” (Hoffer). Teaching in the 21 st century is no longer about content knowledge. It is about process, application, and synthesis. The teachers of today, in preparing the students for tomorrow, must teach students how to learn. Today’s students do not learn the same way we did. And, their world is different from the one we grew up in. “We need to prepare students for THEIR future not OUR past” (Jukes). We have entered the Age of Information, and the students of today must become lifelong learners- not masters of content. Change is the only constant, and our students must have the skills and resiliency to adapt to a world that is constantly in flux. BOX 6 Example

Read through the paragraph so far and think about the main idea. Do you see a general theme or idea in your message? In box 7, write one or two sentences that grab the general idea of the paragraph. Your sentence should be large enough to cover the ideas in both quotes, but small enough for your audience to have the essence of your paragraph. If this paragraph is part of a larger essay, then this sentence must support a thesis statement. BOX 7

Teachers have heard the adage that we are preparing students for a world which no longer exists. The real question is : “How do we as teachers accomplish this?” Eric Hoffer, a self-educated longshoreman who came to fame in the 1950’s, was a philosopher concerned with the timeless question of man’s response to mass movements. “In times of change, it is the learners that will inherit the earth while the learned will find themselves beautifully equipped for a world that no longer exists” (Hoffer). Teaching in the 21 st century is no longer about content knowledge. It is about process, application, and synthesis. The teachers of today, in preparing the students for tomorrow, must teach students how to learn. Today’s students do not learn the same way we did. And, their world is different from the one we grew up in. “We need to prepare students for THEIR future not OUR past” (Jukes). We have entered the Age of Information, and the students of today must become lifelong learners- not masters of content. Change is the only constant, and our students must have the skills and resiliency to adapt to a world that is constantly in flux. BOX 7 Example

Read through your paragraph. Can you find any places where one idea or sentence does not seem to connect to the next? Consider adding a sentence or words that make the flow from one sentence to another smoother. STEP 8

Teachers have heard the adage that we are preparing students for a world which no longer exists. The real question is : “How do we as teachers accomplish this?” Eric Hoffer, a self-educated longshoreman who came to fame in the 1950’s, was a philosopher concerned with the timeless question of man’s response to mass movements. “In times of change, it is the learners that will inherit the earth while the learned will find themselves beautifully equipped for a world that no longer exists” (Hoffer). Teaching in the 21 st century is no longer about content knowledge. It is about process, application, and synthesis. The teachers of today, in preparing the students for tomorrow, must teach students how to learn. Today’s students do not learn the same way we did. And, their world is different from the one we grew up in. “We need to prepare students for THEIR future not OUR past” (Jukes). We have entered the Age of Information, and the students of today must become lifelong learners- not masters of content. Change is the only constant, and our students must have the skills and resiliency to adapt to a world that is constantly in flux. BOX 8 Example

21 ST CENTURY LEARNER? BUT WHAT ABOUT THE

1.C 1.Critical Thinking and Problem Solving 2.C 2.Communication 3.C 3.Collaboration 4.C 4.Creativity and Innovation What does this mean? 21 st Century Learning

Teachers have heard the adage that we are preparing students for a world which no longer exists. The real question is : “How do we as teachers accomplish this?” Eric Hoffer, a self-educated longshoreman who came to fame in the 1950’s, was a philosopher concerned with the timeless question of man’s response to mass movements. “In times of change, it is the learners that will inherit the earth while the learned will find themselves beautifully equipped for a world that no longer exists” (Hoffer). Teaching in the 21 st century is no longer about content knowledge. It is about process, application, and synthesis. The teachers of today, in preparing the students for tomorrow, must teach students how to learn. Today’s students do not learn the same way we did. And, their world is different from the one we grew up in. “We need to prepare students for THEIR future not OUR past” (Jukes). We have entered the Age of Information, and the students of today must become lifelong learners- not masters of content. Change is the only constant, and our students must have the skills and resiliency to adapt to a world that is constantly in flux. Let’s add some critical thinking and creativity

Teachers have heard the adage that we are preparing students for a world which no longer exists. The real question is : “How do we as teachers accomplish this?” Eric Hoffer, a self-educated longshoreman who came to fame in the 1950’s, was a philosopher concerned with the timeless question of man’s response to mass movements. “In times of change, it is the learners that will inherit the earth while the learned will find themselves beautifully equipped for a world that no longer exists” (Hoffer). Teaching in the 21 st century is no longer about content knowledge. It is about process, application, and synthesis. The teachers of today, in preparing the students for tomorrow, must teach students how to learn. Today’s students do not learn the same way we did. And, their world is different from the one we grew up in. “We need to prepare students for THEIR future not OUR past” (Jukes). We have entered the Age of Information, and the students of today must become lifelong learners- not masters of content. Change is the only constant, and our students must have the skills and resiliency to adapt to a world that is constantly in flux.Eric Hoffermass movements.process, application, and synthesisToday’s students Age of Information Let’s add some critical thinking and creativity

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