Six Traits of Writing Model: Teaching & Assessing
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Course Description
Units: 3
Price: $450
This course discusses why writing is important and why teachers should include writing as often as possible in all content areas. The course will also include practical applications for assessing and teaching writing, including teaching students how to self-assess their own writing. The first chapter of this course will discuss why teaching writing is important and gives you an introduction to the Six Traits of Writing Model. Through chapters 2, 3 and 4 we will discuss the elements of the Six Traits of Writing Model. Throughout those elements, we will look at practical ways to use this model in your classroom.
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