Writing Windows from 7 Steps to a Language-Rich Interactive Classroom by Seidlitz & Perryman
Writing Windows from 7 Steps to a Language-Rich Interactive Classroom by Seidlitz & Perryman
Levels PK-12 Content - Any
Students are shown an image they are going to describe in detail. They first generate a list of words and then write a paragraph as if they are inside the image.
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Before Activity:
Select images to use for activity.
Choose the appropriate version of the graphic organizer.
Create helpful prompts or sentence frames as needed.
During Activity:
Prepare a time and place to discuss the image as a group.
Provide the graphic organizer for students to take notes about details in the image.
Show an image related to content and share any content language or vocabulary for students to use in writing.
After a set amount of time, gain students’ attention and share their notes. Students may gain ideas and details from each other.
Students then write a paragraph about the picture using their notes.
Close with a discussion of new content language and learning by allowing students to share examples of their writing.
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PRO TIP
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You may want to model and engage the students in a guided practice with an example picture.
Be sure images are relatable or relevant and students have enough vocabulary to write about the image.
WATCH WRITING WINDOWS IN ACTION
In which phases of the instructional model might this strategy be used?
In which phases of the instructional model might this strategy be used?
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