Running Record and Reflection Assignment

Running Record and Reflection Assignment

Select 1 age group from the following:

Ages 3–4 (preschool)
Ages 5–7 (kindergarten through first grade)
Ages 7–8 (second grade through third grade)
Consider how you would integrate reading and writing instruction in your classroom (including the content areas) if you were to teach the age group you selected (or one of the grade levels within that age group).

Research best practices for teaching writing to early childhood students. Pay particular attention to best practices for your selected age group or grade level.

Use the rubric below to complete the assignment.

Compose a response that includes the following information:

A brief rationale (150- to 175-word paragraph or bulleted list) in which you share specific reasons why reading and writing should or should not be taught together (including evidence from research to support your rationale) and how this knowledge will directly impact the way you teach
A 100- to 150-word description of how you will incorporate the writing process into your writing instruction
Examples of 1–2 instructional strategies that you could use in your classroom to develop each of the 6+1® Writing Traits
A 150- to 175-word paragraph or bulleted list outlining the writing frameworks or structures (e.g., workshop model structure, guided writing lessons, authentic writing) that you would like to use in your classroom and reasons to support why you chose those
A 150- to 175-word description of the specific ways that you will incorporate opportunities for students to write on a daily basis—including ways that they will write to demonstrate their learning (in various subject areas) and ways that they will write to develop writing skills
You may choose the format for your response. Your options include, but are not limited to, writing a narrative or creating an outline in Microsoft® Word, using or creating a graphic organizer, creating a brochure, or using a presentation medium such as Microsoft® PowerPoint® or Prezi®.

Include a reference page or section in APA format with all resources consulted.

Requirements: stated above

WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT FEEDBACK
Student/Group Name(s)
Course RDG 416
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Date
Assignment Best Practices for Teaching Writing
Content/Development
 Writing sample identified and are appropriate for
students between preschool, kindergarten through
first or second through third grade
 100 – 150 words detailed description of how
reading and writing will be integrated while
teaching the writing process during instruction
 Display an understanding of how writing is taught
and students learn it through specific examples
with real-world connections
20 pts
Organization
 Rational is 150 – 175 words and share specific
reasons why reading and writing should or should
not be taught together (supported with evidence)
 150 – 175 word paragraph or bulleted list outlining
the writing frameworks or structures
 150 – 175 words explaining how writing will be
incorporated daily
40 pts
Style/Mechanics
 Use APA for writing
 Cited 3 references (required)
 Rules of grammar, usage, punctuation are followed
 Spelling is correct
 Sentences are complete, clear, and concise
 Sentences are well-constructed with consistently
strong, varied structure
 Transitions between
sentences/paragraphs/sections help maintain the
flow of thought
 Words used are precise and unambiguous
 The tone is appropriate to the audience, content,
and assignment
20 pts
Revised March 2001