Chapter 8 - Writing

This was a very interesting chapter, considering the assessment class I took in August.  The writing I incorporate in my class (Algebra) is done on a basic level.  We use it to have fun with a topic and come up with a creative way to use it.  Any other writing strategies I use, like RAFT writing, I use strategies learned from the Strategic Learning Center.  I feel their strategies help me to become a better writer and is easy enough for me to teach to my students.  I feel that I model vocabulary well, especially using LINCS.  For example, when I teach rational and irrational, we compare what those two behaviors would look like in a person.  Another example is when teaching consistent and inconsistent systems - I use a consistent story and inconsistent story for someone who has been accused of a crime. 

Since writing is not my number one goal in class, I have a lot of weaknesses.  Things to note are that I could organizing planned writing activities throughout the year.  This would help with my time management and my organization.  I feel I could also be a better writing model.

I enjoyed all of the charts and figures in this chapter.  It was easy to see a summary of the notes included in the text.  I hope to use these and maybe create a portfolio throughout the years for my students.