Scaffolding Instruction to Support Analytical Writing October 16, 2015

The Journey Preparing for CCSS: Critical Reading Using talk to deepen understanding Developing Analytic Writing

Learning Target I can scaffold instruction to support analytical writing in my content.

3-Part Source Integration This strategy provides students with structures for: Academic Language support Citing Evidence from a source Elaborating on evidence in a way that clearly supports a claim

Setting the stage: Critical Reading Essential Question: Why is the author’s claim important for us to consider? 1. Select a text 2. Number paragraphs 3. As you read the text Underline author’s claim(s) Highlight support for claims

Setting the stage: Purposeful Speaking & Listening Essential Question: Why is the author’s claim important for us to consider? Materials needed: Your marked text Costa’s Leveled Questions for Discussion (dark green) 1. Find a partner who read the same article. 2. Take turns asking each other Level 1 questions about the text.

Scaffolding Analytical Writing: 3-Part Source Integration Modeled Lesson

Scaffolding Analytical Writing In closing, talk with a partner about the following questions: 1.How did this process impact your thinking and writing while addressing the essential question? 2.How will this process impact your student’s thinking and writing? 3.What could analytical writing look like in your content area?