ENGL 654 - Methods of Teaching Writing Across the Curriculum

ENGL 654 Discussion Board forums (6)

The candidate will participate in Discussion Board forums intended for interactive reflection. Each forum will be completed in two parts: an original thread in response to the instructor’s prompt and two replies to classmates’ threads. This constitutes minimum participation. In order to earn full credit for each forum, you must post at least 4 times (one initial thread and three replies). Each part of the forum should be submitted by the stated due date and time provided in the relevant modules.

ENGL 654 Journal Entries (6)

The candidate will be asked to submit a journal entry based on the topics presented in the modules. Additionally, the candidate can use the journal entries to record individual thoughts, opinions, ideas, and impressions. Each journal entry will be submitted by the last day of each Module/Week.

ENGL 654 Lesson Plans (2)

During the course, the candidate will be directed to create 2 lesson plans for various types of writing assignments based on specific topics provided by the instructor.

ENGL 654 Grading Rubric

Candidates will choose a writing assignment within their own content area and create the assignment instruction and grading rubric for the assignment. The assignment should be very specific and the final product should be either a descriptive or a narrative writing assignment.

ENGL 654 Writing Expectations Handout

In Module/Week 5, the candidate will create and submit a 1-page handout that explains to his/her hypothetical students the writing guidelines and expectations for the class. The textbook contains valuable information regarding the type of criteria that should be included on the handout; however, the candidate should be creative with the format of the document.

ENGL 654 Annotated Bibliography

During Module/Week 6, the candidate will select 5 articles from scholarly sources that integrate writing strategies in various content areas and compile an Annotated Bibliography that includes both a summary and critical analysis of the article formatted in proper APA style. The articles will be used as support in the final Presentation assignment submitted during Week 8.

ENGL 654 Linked Assignment Instructions Sheet

Beginning in Module 6 and completing in Module 7, the candidate will develop an assignment instructions document that incorporates a theme or topic across 2 content areas. The instructions must contain some writing component.

ENGL 654 Graphic Organizer

In Module/Week 8, the candidate will choose a subject from within his/her own content area and use a graphic organizer to describe that subject from the perspective of 5 or more different ethnic groups and/or gender groups.

ENGL 654 Presentation

The candidate create an electronic presentation that convinces colleagues of the importance of writing in ALL content areas. At least 3 sources from the Annotated Bibliography will be incorporated as support, and at least 2 of the sample assignments from the course will be integrated into the 10+ slide presentation formatted using proper APA style.

ENGL 654 Reading Quizzes (2)

Candidates will be quizzed over the textbook reading and the information provided in the Reading & Study folder. The quizzes consist of multiple-choice, true/false, and/or matching questions highlighting key concepts learned in each section.