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DVHS Continuous School Improvement
Purpose:
Improve Writing Skills
GOAL #1
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Updated 12/01/17
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The
"Core Six"
are a set of research based strategies that allow teachers and students to achieve the goals of the
College and Career Readiness Standards in Literacy. Through use of these strategies and tools (templates,
guides, etc.) teachers can help students more deeply engage with reading across the curriculum as well as create
more meaningful writing activities. Students learn to use evidence from reading in their writing. They
additionally will learn how to better understand and use both content speciϐic and academic vocabulary. These
strategies can be used across all grade levels and subject areas. The strategies are published in the book
The
Core Six: Essential Strategies for Achieving Excellence with the Common Core,
written by Harvey F. Silver, R.
Thomas Dewing, & Matthew J. Perini (2012).
Silver, H. F., Dewing, R. T., & Perini, M. J. (2012). The core six: Essential strategies for achieving excellence with
the common core. Alexandria, VA: ASCD. Access to book information here:
http://www.ascd.org/publications/
books/113007.aspx
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Silver, Dewing, and Perini (2012) describe “
Write to Learn
“ through three types of writing: provisional,
readable, and polished.
Provisional—Ideas Without Revision
Using graphic organizers (comparison/contrast,
Venn diagrams, etc.)
Brainstorming
Free Writing
Notetaking
Readable—Best Writing Without Revision or Polish
Organization and evidence when and where required
Paragraphs or essays
Rubric scoring—DoDEA Common or
Grade‐Banded Rubric
On‐demand writing
Polished—Best Writing With Revision
Organization and evidence when and where required
Paragraphs or essays
Rubric scoring—DoDEA Common or
Grade‐Banded Rubric
Extended writing with feedback and revision
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