Question
Research Title: How can I help students be more accountable for their writing?
Research Year: 2009-2010
Research Classification: Student Support/Enrichment
Research Summary: In the past, we have noticed students having difficulties incorporating writing crafts taught over the span of the year. The students were able to utilize the lessons while we focused on the unit, but were unable to follow through independently later on in the year.
Our writing conferences are going to be driven by the goal sheets our students complete at the beginning of the marking period. We will be working on a individual basis to help the students achieve their writing goals for that marking period. When necessary students were encouraged to come up with intermediate steps to reach their goals. Our ultimate objective is to help students become more independent as they write.