Posts in Assessing Writing
How to Teach Writing: 3 Cornerstones for Writing Instruction with Older Students
How to Teach Writing: 3 Cornerstones for Writing Instruction with Older Students

"3 Cornerstones for Teaching and Assessing Writing" is a part of a writing philosophy series for teachers who are always learning and adapting to their students' needs and educational demands.

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Assessing Writing, Philosophies on Writing, FREEBIES, Best Practices, Editing & RevisionMelissa Krusewriting, assessing writing, writing assessment, scaffolding writing, teaching writing, writing philosophy Comment
A Philosophy for Assessing Writing: Aim for Improvement, not Perfection
A Philosophy for Assessing Writing: Aim for Improvement, not Perfection

Over the past 10+ years of teaching high school, my philosophy for writing instruction has changed greatly.  It has been a decade of experimentation and adaptation; a decade dedicated to finding what works and trying out new methodologies...

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Best Practices, Assessing Writing, Philosophies on Writing, FREEBIESMeredith Dobbsessay writing, essay, philosophy, pedagogy, common core, writing workshop, writing process, writer's workshop, writer's notebook, levels of writing, assessing writing, writing assessment, grading writing, peer revision, peer editing, teacher comments, teachers pay teachers, TpT, high school, middle school, comments, language and composition, composition, english, language arts, reflection, best practice, best practices, teacher, revise, revision, revising and editing, the writing process Comments