Freewriting with purpose : simple classroom techniques to help students make connections, think critically, and construct meaning / Karen Filewych.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Filewych, Karen, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

English language--Writing--Study and teaching (Elementary).

English language.

English language--Composition and exercises--Study and teaching (Elementary).

Creative writing (Elementary education).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (145 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Markham, Ontario : Pembroke Publishers Limited, [2019]

Summary:

In freewriting, we write continuously: we begin with a prompt and keep our pen or pencil moving throughout the entire duration. We do not stop to question or censor ourselves; we do not concern ourselves with spelling, punctuation, capitalization, or grammar; we do not let critical thoughts creep into our freewriting time. The book shows teachers how to use freewriting to help kids write well and more, regardless of grade level, subject, time of day, or time of year. It is not a difficult process to implement and yet it makes a significant difference in teacher attitudes, student confidence, and, ultimately, student writing abilities.

Contents:

Cover

Title

Copyright

Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction: Freewriting into Understanding

Connecting Freewriting to Classroom Goals

Freewriting across Subject Areas

A Way to Find Joy in Writing

Freewriting as Part of School Culture

The Game Changer

Chapter 1 First Things First

What is freewriting?

How do we begin?

How long do we freewrite?

Why do I write with my students and urge you to do so, too?

What about sharing our work?

Can students use computers or tablets during a freewrite?

Do we assess freewriting?

What about conventions?

Should I buy special journals or notebooks for freewriting?

How do I approach an especially reluctant writer?

What are the benefits of freewriting?

Chapter 2 The Importance of Sharing

A Community of Learners

All, Some, or None

Writing Groups for Effective Feedback

Tell Me about Your Writing: Conferencing

Chapter 3 Freewriting Prompts

General Prompts, Varied Responses

Prompts in Response to Quotations

Prompts for Reflection and Goal-Setting

Gathering Details and Ideas to Enrich Writing

Chapter 4 Learning to Read like Writers

Choosing Mentor Texts

Exploring Good Writing

Opportunities Offered by Excerpts

Reading with Intent

Creating a Literacy Notebook

Chapter 5 Working through the Writing Process: Freewriting as Impetus

A Metaphor for Writing: The Construction of a House

A Structure for Teaching Skills

Blogging: Finding an Authentic Audience

Chapter 6 Freewriting in Language Arts

Regular Writing Practice

A Warm-up for Other Writing

Personal Narratives and Memoir

Reader Response

Freewriting after a Read-Aloud Session

Freewriting after Independent Reading

Discovering Theme

Chapter 7 Freewriting in Social Studies

Helping Students Learn to Write

Constructing Meaning.

Inspired by Literature

Inspired by Photographs and Videos

To Facilitate Comparisons

To Foster Metacognitive Thinking

Cultural Connections

Controversial Issues

Current Events

Nurturing Citizenship

Chapter 8 Freewriting in Mathematics

Constructing Meaning, Clarifying Thinking

Inspired by Picture Books

Inspired by Videos

Writing as Reflection

To Reveal Feelings about Math

To Document Thinking

To Support Inquiry-Based Learning

Math beyond the Classroom

Chapter 9 Freewriting in Science

Learning to Write like Scientists

Making Meaning, Finding Relevance

Inspired by Literature

Inspired by Photographs, Videos, and Podcasts

Experiments

Wonderings and Inquiry

The Potential of Makerspaces

Informational Texts

Ethical Questions

Writing in Nature

Chapter 10 Freewriting about the Fine Arts

Constructing Meaning

Inspired by Video

Music Experiences

Visual Art Experiences

Chapter 11 Freewriting for Health and Wellness

Gaining Insight, Fostering Well-Being

A Focus on Self

A Focus on Others

A Focus on the World

Chapter 12 Time to Pick Up Your Pen …

A Game-Changing Choice

The Urgency of Teaching Literacy

Bibliography

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Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781551389394

1551389398