Responding, Revising and Assessing Student Writing

When writers write, readers respond. Responding to student writing gives teachers one of the most meaningful avenues to help students learn and grow. In this module, learners will identify best practices in effectively responding to student writing. You will also define revision, identify how revision differs from editing, and examine strategies for teaching students how to engage in effective revision. Finally, because writing can also be used for testing, and because all students learn in incr

• Implement best practices for responding to student writing
• Apply effective revision teaching techniques
• Understand theories and methods for writing assessment