Back Core Writing Program Teaching Tips

Document Description Keywords
Assignment Sequence Ideas, 101 One possible sequence for essay assignments in 101 101, assignments, essays, sequence
Course Policies and Syllabi, 101 What to include in an English 101 syllabus 101, policy, syllabus
Creating an Active Classroom How to get students engaged in reading and discussion Active classroom, participation
Creating Writing Assignments How to create effective assignments Assignments
Discussion Strategies Use "Literature Circles" to encourage analysis of readings. Includes tips on "what to do if..." (e.g. if a student hasn't done the reading) Discussion, participation, reading
Encouraging Classroom Discussion Tips from the Writing Program Administrators ListServ, from assignment design to classroom dynamics Discussion, participation
Teaching Academic Reading What to explain to students (e.g. typical organizational schemes, how sources are used. etc.) Comprehension, reading
Teaching How to Use Sources in 102 What students have trouble with, and how to help them avoid problems Annotation, citation, plagiarism, research, sources
The Hat Discussion (New!) Students write discussion questions, then answer one another's questions without knowing the source. Discussion, metacognition, participation
Using Informal Writing When and how to use informal writing Discussion, in-class writing, informal writing, invention, metacognition, prewriting, reflection
Using Peer Response Groups Some thoughts and guidelines on peer groups, and suggestions for peer group roles Group work, peer response, writers groups
Using Writing Notebooks/Journals How to use journals/notebooks, and a list of possible prompts Journals, notebooks, out-of-class writing, prompts