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= SUGGESTED READING == Gallagher argues that the CCSS limits the pereption of writing purpose by narrowing the categories to three: argument, explanation/analysis, and narrative. Justified though he is in listing six writing purposes, those six an be classified among the existing three writing standards. This, his newest book is a must have for teachers whether novice or experienced in teaching writing. He approaches the writing process with real steps and not tricks. He offers current materials and examples that move kids into the practice of writing about real "stuff" rather than limiting writing to academics.Organized by writing purpose, each chapter details a repetitive process: grounding the relevanc of writing in the real world, providing a mentor text, teacher modeling (which means grappling with ideas and structure), generating ideas, organizing thoughts, prioritizing content, writing drafts, and so on.



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USING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPEAKING AND LISTENING IN BUILDING WRITING CONFIDENCE
= SOCRATIC DIALOGUE = Classical education places a great emphasis on [|Socratic dialogue], but what do we mean when we use the title? Is it question driven instruction? Is there some pre-determined answer the teacher is looking for from the student? The Socratic method is a form of inquiry and debate between individuals with opposing viewpoints based on asking and answering questions to stimulate [|critical thinking] and to illuminate ideas. It is a [|dialectical] method, often involving an oppositional discussion in which the defense of one point of view is pitted against the defense of another; one participant may lead another to contradict himself in some way, thus strengthening the inquirer's own point.The Socratic method is a negative method of hypothesis elimination, in that better hypotheses are found by steadily identifying and eliminating those that lead to contradictions. The Socratic method searches for general, commonly held truths that shape opinion, and scrutinizes them to determine their consistency with other beliefs.