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WRITE BEYOND THE TEXT
SESSION 2 | Grades 2-12 / ELL Levels 3-5
[HANDOUT]
Convey inferences in constructed responses
Target thinking first
Teach students to make inferences—before giving them a writing formula.
Print Silhouette Template.
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K-2 | 3-8
Provide practice for students.
For more information, see Session 1: Make an Inference in 5 Steps
Take advantage of a consistent formula
Regardless of the acronym, strong responses include an answer, evidence, and explanation.
Transfer thinking to writing
MA’AM Anchor Chart
Grades 2-12
RACE Anchor Chart
Grades 2-12
CER Anchor Chart
Grades 2-12
Anchor Chart
Grades PK-1
Explicitly teach each sentence of the response
Write the 1st sentence
Access resources
PDF version | Smartboard
Write the 2nd & 3rd sentences
Write the 4th sentence
Scaffold practice opportunities
“Write” orally and with peers.
“Write” orally and with peers.
