Intro
Resources for educators of the writing process
taught through the lens of Social Justice.
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Resources for educators of the writing process
taught through the lens of Social Justice.
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This site was made for a Graduate course in the teaching of writing at California State University Los Angeles in the Spring of 2020. This is not a definitive guide - merely a place that gathers resources.
This is intended as a living document - Please suggest additions!
This site is intended to help educators passionate about social justice and the teaching of writing to generate ideas and break traditional molds of writing instruction. It specifically focus' on writing projects, genres, and mini lessons which are elements of writer's workshop.
Teach the writer, not writing!
International Literacy Association
Colorín Colorado
Units of Study
Children's Literacy Initiative
Teaching That Makes Sense
Because the workshop model emphasizes personal growth & reflection, these two worlds - writing & social justice - work hand in hand. On a practical level the workshop model incorporates scaffolding and differentiation into the teaching and writing process to accommodate a diverse classroom of learners. On the development of students as writers, thinkers and individuals; choice and voice are cultivated to foster engagement, growth, motivation, confidence and resilience. Above all else these two worlds foreground asset lens instruction that values and utilizes each learner's personal experiences, knowledge, and identity.
This site is not intended to help anyone sell any product.