Extended Writing Opportunities
Overview
Increasing how much and how frequently students write improves both their writing quality and content knowledge. As students repeatedly practice composing and using writing-to-learn, they can build and deepen their Composition, Disciplinary Literacy, Vocabulary, and Syntax.
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Factors Supported by this Strategy
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Daily review strengthens previous learning and can lead to fluent recall of information and application of skills.
Opportunities for students to practice skills in context, with teacher support and also independently, helps to move concepts and ideas into Long-term Memory.
Practicing until achieving several error-free attempts is critical for retention.
Students build their confidence, strategy use, and comprehension by reading and rereading multiple texts.
Having students verbally repeat information such as instructions ensures they have heard the information and supports remembering, particularly for those students who struggle with Attention.
