Improving Student Writing Skills - cse crafts

Glossary
expository writing—nonfiction writing that describes information (reports, articles,
letters)
flexible grouping—changing the composition of your small groups such that students
are not tracked by ability
grading—assigning numbers to assignments simply for use in your grade book (as
opposed to assessment)
holistic assessment—assessment based on the work as a whole
ideas—the writing trait that includes a topic and supporting details; good ideas are
specific and unexpected
mini lesson—in the writing workshop, the short time at the beginning of class used
for direct instruction
narrative writing—the type of writing that includes fiction or nonfiction stories
organization—the writing trait that focuses on how ideas are placed (ideas are relevant
to their paragraph, there is an introduction and a conclusion, etc.)
peer revision—an optional step in the writing process and writing workshop in which
students collaborate to revise each other’s work
persuasive writing—the type of writing that is meant to convince the reader to think
or act a certain way
presentation—the writing trait that focuses on the way the finished product looks;
good presentation enhances the meaning of the text
prewrite—the step of the writing process in which authors brainstorm ideas and organize
them in at least a rudimentary fashion
progress—proof that students are improving their writing skills
publish—the step of the writing process in which authors format their finished work
for an audience
revision—the step of the writing process in which authors change elements of their
draft with the intention of improving their work
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