Powerwriting sre-fluency
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Power Writing is a fluency building exercise where students choose a topic, think of words related to it, and write continuously for a set period of time. The document provides instructions for teachers on implementing Power Writing in the classroom, including having students choose topics, set timers, count and record their word totals after each round of writing, and optionally share their writing. Word lists and online word cloud tools are also suggested to spark ideas. The goal is to build students' writing stamina and fluency through repeated, timed writing sessions.
Powerwriting sre-fluency
- 1. Power Writing Build Writing Fluency
- 2. Power Write 1. Choose 2. Think 3. Write Ms Edwards msedwardswrites@gmail.com
- 3. Power Write - Choose 1. Look at the list of topics/words provided or in your own list. 2. Decide on a topic. Ms Edwards msedwardswrites@gmail.com
- 4. Power Write - Think 1. Think about all the words linked to that word or topic 2. Make as many connections as you can Ms Edwards msedwardswrites@gmail.com
- 5. Power Write- Ready, Set, Write 1. Write for the time specified. 2. Keep writing. You get credit for the number of different words. 3. Stuck: repeat the last word written until new thoughts pop into your head (refer to Step 2) 4. Keep writing --you can switch topics 5. Use public thoughts. Ms Edwards msedwardswrites@gmail.com
- 6. Power Write 1. Stop when signaled to stop. 2. Immediately count the number of words you wrote. 3. Write the date and number of words at the top of your paper, or on the grid provided if you have one. 4. Spelling: re-read and circle words you think are misspelled 5. Repeat this process two more times. 6. Share (optional). 7. Put writing in writing folder. Ms Edwards msedwardswrites@gmail.com
- 7. ? Now you know what it is, how does it look in the classroom? ? First decide how long to power write; always write the same for each of the three times ? Younger Students: start with 1 minute writes ? Older students: start with 3 minute writes ? Then build up to longer times 5-10 minutes. ? Vary times according to fluency need. Ms Edwards msedwardswrites@gmail.com
- 8. Teacher Directions to Class 1. Show-- list of words - or students have own list 2. Choose-- your topic (wait 15 seconds) 3. Think-- about what you will write (15 seconds) 4. Ready, Set, Write Ms Edwards msedwardswrites@gmail.com
- 9. Teacher Directions to Class 5. When time is up, say ¡°Stop and count.¡± 6. Record. 7. Reread and circle any words you think you have misspelled. 8. Repeat the process two more times. 9. Allow time to share (partner or class). Ms Edwards msedwardswrites@gmail.com
- 10. Word Lists http://dictionary-thesaurus.com/Wordlists.html Ms Edwards msedwardswrites@gmail.com
- 11. Choose, think, write. trust productive present kindness respectful safe lake roller coaster pow wow jingle dress stick games dirt bike camping fish hunt Ms Edwards msedwardswrites@gmail.com
- 16. Wordle Prompts ? http://www.wordle.net/gallery/wrdl/790591/Song_of_Nature%3A_Ralph_Waldo_Emerson ? http://www.wordle.net Ms Edwards msedwardswrites@gmail.com
- 17. More Wordle Prompts ? Our Class Wordles: ? http://msedwards.pbworks.com/Wordle-Prompts ? Create your own with science text, speeches, poems at ? http://www.wordle.net Ms Edwards msedwardswrites@gmail.com
- 18. Power Writing 2008-2009