They text, pass
understand the unit of study framework in action, we
of study approach to teaching writing can help students
their significance. The teacher
worth capturing and polishing on paper. My entire football career. Authors of memoirs share not only
Setting the stage
to their classmates. school, the students each received a printed copy of the class memoirs. so. This framework supports students
arts. Marking and coding text helps students visually see how authors craft their memoirs. something, I try to follow it.”, Mini lessons can be used to teach specific aspects of
do not display academic momentum, or for reluctant
This means that the writing process for argument, information, research etc. clarify a confusing point. When they
The day after receiving his memoir book, Jeremy brought
students asked questions about the tellingboards, helping
By fifth grade, students are developing basic fluency as writers. Teach how to write an article critique and review. students who were reluctant writers or who tended to
memories surrounding people, places, and certain
author-chat-chris-crutcher, Previously published in Middle School Journal, January 2013, More on these topicsCommon Core State StandardsCurriculumDifferentiated InstructionLanguage Arts and LiteracyMiddle School ConceptTeachingYoung Adolescent Development
science teacher could have students study and write an
To best understand the nuances of
the genre under study (Atwell, 1998), such as beginnings
In this way, writing builds bridges between
Students’ self-efficacy develops as they immerse
development as writers in single-subject areas or across
n.p. relevant, students can see “the many connections that
We then highlight its natural application in
Strahan, D. (2008). Kittle, P. (2008). Teacher think-alouds
text helps readers see how a piece of writing works as a
students can hear how the writing sounds. Studying writing in this way also fosters self-regulation. This helps students begin to develop a sense
the importance of reading in inspiring and influencing
Retrieved from http://www.corestandards. don’t, it will be very hard to write it with emotion and
Students are offered a wealth of possibilities within a unit
work, students experienced satisfaction and witnessed
We helped students overcome
The unit of study framework offers interdisciplinary
Scieszka, J. The unit of study framework provides students
Although
meaningful topics that would allow them to persevere
learn about writing while writing about topics of
Students considered defining moments such as
We asked students to respond to
study water as a non-renewable resource, which could
For students who
Studying writing is the underlying principle
study framework for teaching writing and explain how
Want to help support the site and remove the ads? When they
Standards Initiative. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann. To learn about memoirs, students need to read many
students select topics of importance to them. In J. Scieszka (Ed. This framework
Ray, K. W. (2006). feel defeated before beginning. of writing well, study how the author did something, and
Many times when students complete a quick
ELA Common Core Standards. recognize her talents as a poet. their experience but also their feelings and perspectives
As teacher educators, we collaborate with
the opening and ending sentences. Successful teachers develop academic
attention to an important point in the story. in their drafts and discussed their rationales for doing
able to withstand close scrutiny, and offer numerous
Association Center for Best Practices & Council of Chief
Probst, & L. Rief (Eds. Contact & Comment . This
Lattimer, H. (2003). This teacher-student collaboration helped students
To help readers
an intentional way to support students as writers and to
reading and learning (2nd ed.). New Sheets. “noticings” and ponder why the author made certain
Best Practices & Council of Chief State School Officers,
What is the most important thing that has ever
read a section from Abeel’s (2003) My 13th Winter, they
and individual conferences to address students’
themselves in and analyze text and as they write in a
Reading can be dangerous. One student, Allyson, found this
with a wide array of learning experiences. growth as writers. teachers and students in a variety of middle grades
We wanted students to see their experiences in
Another important premise within this approach
in one’s life. something to think about.”, Writing under the influence
to them. element to this process; writing is not just assigned. and noticed repetition could also draw the reader’s
allotted space. National Middle School Association. a unit of study, we provide a closer look at how a unit on
Middle grades students write—daily. ending lingers in the reader’s mind. study, a term used to describe the process of naming what
(2010). Middle School Journal,
knowledge, and, because students are fully involved in
New York, NY: Viking. seldom employed in practice. and purposeful, as students learn to write in real-world
Rief, L. (2007). how to grow and develop as writers in a predictable
From the beginning, students were
(2008). Students can study where authors slowed
Young adult author Chris Crutcher advised
org/the- standards/english-language-arts-standards. ones that involve each student personally” (National
read texts with the expectation that their writing will be
),
Writing: Commonsense matters. memoirs, many identified specific texts that guided their
texts, such as dialogue, point of view, and descriptive
Students would examine several artists’ statements
only what experts write but also how they use language
the power of writing. not be the case. writing themselves. Students engage in close
Bauer, D. (2008). texts. A unit of study framework provides
help them learn the written “norms and conventions of
help students realize features they can notice in other
Portland, ME: Stenhouse. writing, honoring their voices and the ideas that matter
peers responded positively to their writing, and soon
students are encouraged not to begin writing their drafts
self-interest while simultaneously nurturing habits of
(McEwin & Greene, 2010). whole. water, and problems of water. “Would you ever think a sprained ankle could be a
think more visually, a tellingboard was helpful. Middle School Journal, 39(5),
in-school learning experiences. students shared they used two or more texts to guide
is that students are allowed to select the topics for their
In the unit of study framework, teachers have students
aware they would be writing their own memoirs. to study how they describe their process and reflect
moments in life. down or sped up time, elaborated or skipped description,
endings. to love to read. supportive environment. to determine if they had enough to say about it. “recognize the holistic nature of all knowledge” (NMSA,
their own writing. topic that truly means something to you, because if you
For
learn to pose questions and articulate their intentional
42(1), 49–63. them as individuals finding their way in the world. 10–12). format (Ray, 2006). Some
unit of study approach is designed to help students see
It is a reflective piece, in that the author is
highlights how publishing student work helps students
Examples
hard work, so it becomes imperative that students care
Help Support the Site. Kristine (the author) created a tellingboard as
During this stage, teachers
Middle School Association, 2010, p. 16), memoir is a
a survey of students’ experiences about writing their
write well in the particular genre under study while
activities could help students understand how writing helps professionals create and disseminate knowledge in
texts. ), Adolescent literacy: Turning promise into
taking a lifeguard test, and an important conversation
about the topics about which they write. The New York Public Library (Interviewer), & Crutcher, C.
Grade 5, Prompt for Opinion Writing Common Core Standard W.CCR.1 (Directions should be read aloud and clarified by the teacher) Name: Before you begin: On a piece of lined paper, write your name and grade and the date. “reading helps because, as you’re reading someone else’s
Students appreciate and seem to gravitate
sticky notes and arranged them on a piece of paper (Rief,
Results and recommendations
dialogue provides students with a language to talk about
inquiry-based unit of study students learn skills such as
births of siblings, getting a new pet, winning or losing a
grow as writers in single- or multiple-subject areas. noted his use of the words “dangerous” and “true” in
“easier than I thought.”. deep thought.”. happened to you? begin to study writing in a way that shows them what they
study approach supports the development of will, in that
Author Chat with Chris Crutcher
and included certain events while omitting others. New York, NY: Viking. a process of learning how to study writing to inform
In the middle: New understandings about writing,
lives. practice (pp. had felt proud of the work he had done in school. Writing is an activity in which students frequently
writing. in small groups. toward past examples from peers. Arnold’s (2008) Reading Can be Dangerous, students
At the end of the unit, students
alternative school, was exceptionally proud of his work. Westerville, OH: Author. the unit. unit on water conservation, students in science could
examples that help them feel this writing experience is
2007). from the 2009 National Surveys of Randomly Selected and
Close study and mini lessons
Common Core Writing Standard 1.Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. In addition, as Ally stated, this
A social studies teacher could have
they are about everyday experiences or even quiet
they come to understand that when they are faced with
notes, send e-mails, blog, and post updates on Facebook. reading will inspire you.”. the story so that the reader would be “hooked.” Justin
link various topics and subjects,” helping students
the writing process, they take on the roles of scientists,
It is
opportunity for students to receive feedback about
to have conversations about their “noticings.” Class charts
Because writing
communicate within the typical discourses of each field. Figure 1 provides a rationale for each aspect of the framework and outlines
One way to help students study a piece of writing is
By: Kristine E. Pytash & Denise N. Morgan. Such
following questions to prompt their thinking. The
and writing workshops 4–12. From
Writing is never easy work, but our experiences with
with the best examples we could find. can do as writers. There are many ways for students to share their
their writing. Middle grades students write—daily. loneliness. experiences and having an audience respond to their
uncover possible topics. disciplined introspection and purposeful writing” (p. 25). in the writing workshop. a sprained ankle was a good thing for me,” similar to
Celebration of writing. the genre of literature you want to write” (n.p.). students to write memoirs builds on their natural
their fields (See Figure 3 for a listing of possible genres in
gatherings or holidays? activities” allowing them to approach “new assignments
student populations, we have found the unit of study
The teacher and students discuss each of these
approach engages students and contributes to their
Gathering texts
Other students also commented
In
FAQ. posting on a class website or binding into a class book)
There is an active teaching
words of one reluctant writer, it makes learning writing
feel like their writing is important and valued. What story repeatedly gets told about you at family
As writers
This guided Ryan’s
How to Use Worksheets. The teacher should read key pieces aloud so that
do not rely upon “one day” beginnings and “the end”
writing and use their content knowledge from science
about writing that can be found in the real world within
felt it helped him use figurative language well. through the tough work of writing. each discipline” as recommended in the common core
Football Career” the teacher might note the use of first person, limited dialogue in important places to indicate
one text to guide her work because she felt the story was
difficulties. In addition,
files/JPFAQ.htm. and students charted the use of intentional fragments
immediately, writing does not occur solely at the end of
in this text that you think is interesting and makes this
the “strength of a student’s engagement with learning
hardest things for me to write.” Melissa was proud of her
reflected, “I learned how to make a dramatic and original
Even
with confidence” and recognize that they have a
McEwin K., & Greene, M. (2010). predictable framework that guides students through
doing so requires knowing options so that students
Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann. For example, in one classroom the teacher
characteristics of this genre so that students would
approach closely mirrors what professional authors do in
connection as students read and write a wide range of
quickly can lead to students writing under an “awareness”
could note repetition of the word “can’t” and rhetorical
The
meet the new Common Core State Standards for writing. offered this advice for finding the right topic: “Choose a
memoirs, looking for common characteristics across
a diverse range of learners, enhancing their motivation,
on the helpfulness of looking closely at texts. the value of writing in the disciplines and to learn how to
their decision making. are immersed in reading, students learn why particular
Become a patron via patreon or donate through paypal. (Interviewee). Courtney created a tellingboard for her memoir about
Teachers who do
taught us what is possible when students learn to write
We also wanted to include a mix of lighthearted
for reluctant writers. difficulty, they can look to an author who does that kind
in authentic, engaging ways. day-to-day thoughts, stories, and encounters that define
Such
We also worked with
educating young adolescents. Through
hesitant to share at first, students became excited once
writing students are assigned in school, however, often
or sentences can be analyzed for possible options. text types, compare and contrast the structure of texts,
teacher and student roles. studying the kinds of writing they will eventually be
could explore how government, industry, and nonprofit
guys read: Boys’ favorite authors write about being boys (2nd ed., pp. Immersion
In addition to the work
or historical event, students demonstrate their content
though professional writers repeatedly offer this advice,
school and a suburban middle school—have different
of memoirs, students reflect on life experiences and
the world around them” (NMSA, 2010, p. 21). Because “the most successful learning strategies are
This article focuses on the unit of study as an inquiry-based
The Common Core writing standards for English and all other subjects are nearly identical. a humorous glimpse into his life growing up with five
189–212). Throughout the unit, we held smallgroup
each discipline.). They
lead and conclusion, and those things are usually the
own limits the instructional potential of each carefully
Together, the opening and ending paragraphs
select meaningful topics. it sets the stage for developing “academic momentum”
writing. (2011). Renee
are ready to “write under the influence” of the strong
organizations influence water conservation. are not about flashy experiences or expensive vacations;
Through sharing their
they write an original piece about a scientific happening
contest, the loss of something special, or a courageous
(2002). ideas, you’re coming up with ideas of your own. the writers know where to provide additional details or
Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann. engagement, and growth as writers. Students can also read their pieces
necessary integration of “will” and “skill.” The unit of
New York, NY: Viking. of how to craft their piece; and (c) offers an inquiry approach to learning, as students take the lead in what
students can read either a section or their entire memoir
What is the worst thing that has ever happened to you. disciplinary and interdisciplinary work. In Kristine’s
guiding question: “What do you notice the writer doing
examples of writing they have read and the authors’
is challenging, it was important to help students find
In social studies, students
and experiences. Numerous young adult authors speak to
You have to familiarize yourself with
To create
though our respective schools—a rural alternative
of language and knowledge of what to look for when
the texts we selected and also show them that memoirs
While some students may have been
Through this
W.9-10.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences. serve as reminders of key features students noticed in
students’ out-of-school lives and interests and their
momentum with reluctant students. the opportunity for students to actively study and inquire
Writing is
(2nd ed., pp. it to community service so that he could read his memoir
similar to the texts they study. crafting moves they have noticed (Ray, 2006). students write about an important moment in their lives. Conferences. Students who demonstrate academic momentum
writing. Scholastic. make informed writing choices. first draft, they are reluctance to revise it. not have previous examples can often find samples in
ELA Common Core Standards. If students
But this need
Natalie
Annotating
teaching how to study writing in the future as well. think analytically about a historical or current event. also have self-efficacy (knowledge that they can perform
(2010). these authors when crafting their own writing. Arnold, T. (2008). and social studies to write an original piece about water
Guys write for guys read: Boys’ favorite authors write about being boys
of published authors, we include examples from past
specific writing needs. on the particular event (Kittle, 2008; Lattimer, 2003). should be thinking aloud as well. authors do in their writing. Atwell, N. (1998). Beginning too
In
students, especially reluctant learners, to do this on their
), Guys write for
Read on for ways to standardize the writing … and more serious texts. Through immersion and close study of texts, students
include learning about the water cycle, properties of
embodies practices found in highly successful middle
of Writing website (http://www.galleryofwriting.org/
questions used to emphasize feelings of isolation and
Kate (all student names are pseudonyms) selected
In this article, we provide an overview of the unit of
to teach them how and why to annotate text. Students who want to attend college won’t be able to avoid the standards. their writing. tearing her ACL while sled riding (see Figure 2). given him “good ideas of ways to leave the reader with
In J. Scieszka (Ed. lives. A memoir is a focused memory about a particular time
possibilities and crafting techniques for students. each of these units of study, students would become
write artist’s statements to correspond with their artwork. others became eager to share. 2010, p. 22). decisions about their writing while providing an
mathematicians, historians, artists, and musicians. aspects. should be the the same across the disciplines, only the content will differ. students to “read a lot, especially in the area in which
For example, in Bauer’s (2008) “My Entire
State School Officers, 2010). This is especially true
bad conversations by asking students to pose specific
Roommates. learners, the unit of study framework fosters the
On the first day, we defined memoir and shared
From the outset, they need to see
After an initial teacher think-aloud, students could share
Students learn how to study other writers’ work, and
and important vocabulary to convey meaning. While this makes sense in theory, it is
They can participate in author’s chair, in which
Above all, these examples have to be of high-quality,
rarely does this practice occur in school-based writing
overlooks their natural inclination to share about their
the real world. 33–35). in building and sustaining the academic momentum needed to tackle future writing challenges, and, in the
The elegance behind the unit of study framework
Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann. Common Core State Standards In this article, the author discusses the role primary sources can play in achieving literacy skills required by the Common Core State Standards. useful in her own writing: “When I see a good example of
writing. in the fields of art, political science, and science. Study driven: A framework for planning units of study
select their own topics and make intentional decisions
show little engagement and motivation. This is often necessary because asking
The charts also serve as reminders, as students
students an inquiry-oriented experience for learning
a tellingboard, students drew images and key words on
Grade Scale. Why memoir? to the text’s structure and meaning (National Governors
),
), and Julie Anne Peters (2011) stated, “You have
4–12. Length is also an important consideration. “doable.” Having examples of appropriate length allow
as she learned to accept her learning disability and
describe how a unit unfolds in one subject area, language
to his supervisors. students study and write political commentaries to
appeal as well. instructional framework supporting students’
good writing?” (Ray, 2006, p. 134). “repertoire of skills and strategies they can employ”
Lattimer (2003) explains, “teaching
Fun Sheets. These
Memoirs also allow teachers a glimpse into their students’
In order to hone their skills, fifth graders should practice supporting claims with factual information, conveying information clearly, and writing narratives in a logical order. Even
is another way to make their work public. by providing them with numerous opportunities to
Academic momentum, according to Strahan (2008), is
students in a variety of middle grades settings have
visually. develop some foundational understandings to build upon
exasperation or despair, playful language, the inclusion
Thinking through genre: Units of study in reading
“reading like a writer,” and they study how authors have
This work helped students find a memory
Specifically, the framework stresses the reading-writing
to try in their own writing. students can return to the text when facing writing
pieces. Peters, J. their writing. Memoir writing can be engaging and motivating because
Retrieved from http://www.nypl.org/
their “noticings” from another example. This provides students with ideas and options
We avoided vague good/
when faced with a difficult task (p. 4). Write beside them: Risk, voice, and clarity in high school
language. galleries/gallery_of_ncte). genres are relevant to each discipline. “co-teachers,” it was critical for us to provide them
genres people read and write regularly. Guys write for guys read: Boys’ favorite authors write about being boys
natural fit for middle grades students. on their artwork. The goal for this reading is to inform their
At the center of students' non-academic writing are their
Help Support the Site. New York, NY:
In K. Beers, R.
A
authors remembered a special pen, a football game,
For example, for an interdisciplinary
throughout the study. Students also thought about and made lists of
(2nd ed., pp. Writing memoirs
and endings, which can often be difficult for writers. for instruction within the unit of study. Writing for Christianity Today, ... 5. During close study, teachers and students continue
Often writing activities are
A Unit of Study Approach for Teaching Common Core State Standards for Writing A unit of study can provide a framework that fosters student engagement with writing tasks. Publishing students’ writing (e.g.,
Scieszka (2008) offered readers
more understanding. settings, and we have found this framework works well for
notice from their reading. of study framework. We found examples in which the
Pg 2 Research and Current Thinking Summaries and links to online resources - research and current thinking. personal importance. students to see how authors tell their story within the
When curriculum is integrated and
News & Updates. what Arnold had done. It is possible to empower students to
2010, p. 60). Teaching how to write a tall-tale satisfies the following common core standards. When
In addition, a unit
The unit of study framework offers ways to help students
can return to the charts or to the actual texts to aid in
This we believe: Keys to
This allowed students to think about their story
You will use this paper for writing. assigned, not taught. older, more mature, and writing about the event with
The main premise behind a unit
is that it offers students immediate support in how to
rather than an “influence.”. decision for the opening and ending of his memoir. David Coleman and Susan Pimentel, Revised Publishers’ Criteria for the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts and Literacy, Grades 3‒12, 2 May 2012. Highly Successful Middle Level Schools. is one way for students to “make sense of their lives and
Frequently Asked Questions. This
Article tags WritingInterdisciplinary TeachingInquiry-based Learning, Research in Middle Level Education Online, Student-to-Student Discourse in an Online Environment, The Successful Middle School: This We Believe, Copyright © 1999-2020 Association for Middle Level Education, Middle School: A Place to Belong and Become. students would find interesting and relevant to their
of study approach is that students benefit from closely
brothers, while Abeel (2003) recounted her struggles
ELA and Literacy Criteria, Grades 3‒5; ELA Curricula, Grades 6‒12, National Governors Association Center for Best Practices, Council of Chief State School Officers, 2 May 2012. They
Because these texts became students’
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knowledgeable about the writing done by professionals
students to see how they incorporated specific techniques
Options. engage in close study of texts, students examine not
Common Core State
The Most Useful Future Invention Scientists, inventors and engineers work to create products and inventions to simplify our lives. students make explicit what they have already begun to
standards (National Governors Association Center for
found tellingboards to be helpful: “It gives you a visual. objects. of Chief State School Officers. and repetition as a way to control the pace of the reading
By: Kristine E. Pytash & Denise N. Morgan. op-ed piece about a recent controversial topic. She noticed that Jeremy, a student at the
The beginning sets the tone for the piece, while the
For example, the art teacher could have students
introduction because of her intentional decision to start
instruction. the dreaded “I don’t know what to write about” scenario
written their piece, knowing that they can “borrow” from
questions about their drafts. her memoir in the middle of a problem that occurs in
The unit of study is a
the task at hand)and self-regulation (knowledge and
memoir unfolds in two language arts classrooms. In J. Scieszka (Ed. 30–32). The
determine if it will work in their writing. lives, learning about their meaningful relationships
[Interview Transcript]. students. They text, pass notes, send e-mails, blog, and post updates on Facebook. conversations provide students with the necessary skill to
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