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WRITE BEYOND THE TEXT

SESSION 2  |  Grades 2-12 / ELL Levels 3-5

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Convey inferences in constructed responses

Target thinking first

Teach students to make inferences—before giving them a writing formula.

Provide practice for students.

Take advantage of a consistent formula

Regardless of the acronym, strong responses include an answer, evidence, and explanation.

Transfer thinking to writing

Literacy eLessons

Explain inferences in writing, Grades K-1
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Explain inferences in writing, Grades 2-3
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Explain inferences in writing, Grades 4-6
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Explain inferences in writing, Grades 7-12
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Yes MA'AM Anchor Chart
RACE anchor chart

RACE Anchor Chart Grades 2-12

CER Anchor Chart

CER Anchor Chart Grades 2-12

Anchor Chart Grades PK-1

Explicitly teach each sentence of the response

Write the 1st sentence

Write the 2nd & 3rd sentences

Write the 4th sentence

Scaffold practice opportunities

“Write” orally and with peers.

“Write” orally and with peers.

Character: Tilly from Hello, Tilly by Polly Dunbar

Yes, MA’AM Template
Jamboard

RACE Template
Jamboard

CER Template
Jamboard