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Nov
21
2011

Choosing a Topic for our Ted.com Speeches

I’m currently prepping my classes for another research unit, this one a blend of Memoir, Advocacy, and Speech Writing. After all, never in real life are genres categorized. They blend together; and the Common Core assessments to come ...

Written by heather in: Curriculum, Educational Policy, Teacher Resources | Tags: college and career readiness, narrative, persuasive, problem statement, Speaking and listening, ted.com, thesis, writing genres

Nov
03
2011

Edutopia Post: Common Core Standards and Persuasive Writing

My new post at Edutopia, "Persuasive Writing is a Key Focus in Common Core Standards," has just gone live. I'm in high hopes for this new wave of assessments because I see more authenticity and real world application. For one ...

Written by heather in: Ed News, Educational Policy | Tags: Argumentation, Common Core Assessments, common core standards, education, edutopia, k12, middle school, Persuasive Writing

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