Mar 28, 2024  
2016-2017 UMass Dartmouth Graduate Catalog 
    
2016-2017 UMass Dartmouth Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

EDU 582 - Teaching Nonfiction (Informational) Writing K-8

Credits 3
Seminar / 3 hours per week
Combination of theoretical writing pedagogy and practical methods for teaching nonfiction writing in the K-8 classroom. Topics explored include CCSS, teacher as writer, interaction between nonfiction texts and writing nonfiction, and authentic writing lessons. Readings and presentations offer information, theory and strategies for teaching writing across content areas. Participants discuss personal writings and experience demonstration lessons.
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