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Technical Reading and Writing …a Partnership

Technical Reading and Writing …a Partnership. Created and Adapted by J. Krajeck w/ thanks to WVDE 2014 http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Career-Tech. Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world [our community] . Nelson Mandela….

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Technical Reading and Writing …a Partnership

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  1. Technical Reading and Writing …a Partnership Created and Adapted by J. Krajeck w/ thanks to WVDE 2014 http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Career-Tech

  2. Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world [our community]. Nelson Mandela…

  3. Who is a Game-Day Ready teacher? • https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/share-common-core-with-students(2 min.) • (Teaching Channel does NOT allow downloads of their videos…must hyperlink.) • Teacher Katie Novak says… This Job Is NOT a Joke!

  4. The Game-Day Ready Teacher… • Know your professional goal. • Know your work, materials, ideas, background. • Know the Playbook, i.e., ONLS. • Be ready to make an impression. • Be consistent. Game-Day Ready?

  5. Knows the subject standards, including ALL vocabulary/terms • Know the Shared Literacy components from ONLS • Know the Teacher Quality Review Rubric • Know the basic "shifts" in the ONLS • Know the importance of Tier 2 “Power” academic vocabulary • Know the # 1 Goal: Student as an Independent Learner The Game-Day Ready Teacher…

  6. We Can NO Longer Be “Helicopter” Teachers!

  7. Game-Day Ready for Students

  8. Students will WRITE in every class, every day! • Technical Writing begins here… • https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/pre-k-reading-writing-tip?utm_campaign=digest&utm_medium=email&utm_source=digest Shall We Agree?

  9. Tech Writing also means… • Writing will be organized into a notebook or online notes. • Writing/typing will be legible, following Standard Writing Conventions of the Common Core/ONLS. • * All conventions are mastered by Grade 8. • * ALL professionals are required to be ACCURATE in their work place. More Game-Day Ready

  10. Do we act like divorced parents? • …or do we “hang together” like John Hancock? Let’s begin…united as a school and department!

  11. How does technical READING and WRITING in school prepare students for adult living, learning, and work settings? • How does technical reading/writing compare to academic writing? • How does technical reading/writing reflect 21st century learning and engage 21st century learners? Essential Questions

  12. Schools need to train students to “communicate essential information effectively via email, write proposals to obtain new business, communicate key instructions to colleagues, or convey policies to customers .” American Diploma Project (ADP)

  13. Technical writing has little room for revision/editing. • Academic writing is based on the premise of revision/editing. Academic vs. Technical?

  14. Technical writing is a natural partner to academic writing. It is descriptive, creative, and expository, but the format is different and the standards are higher. Technical writing requires 100% accuracy.

  15. Examples of Technical Writing: • Action Plans • Advertisement • Agenda • Audit Report • Book Review • Brochure • Budget • Business Letter • Business Plan • Catalog • Contract • Critique • Data Book or Display • Description • Diagram, Chart, or Graph • Editorial • Email • Feasibility Report • Field Test Report • Incident Report • Informational Form • Informational Poster • Informative Summary • Instructions • Interview Questions • Itinerary

  16. Examples of Technical Writing: • Job Application • Job Description • Lesson Plan • Letter of Inquiry • Letter of Recommendation • Magazine/Newspaper Article • Marketing Plan • Memo • Meeting Minutes • Newsletter • Observation Report • Performance Evaluations • Persuasive Proposal • Position Paper • Product Comparison • Proposal • Questionnaire • Research Report • Résumé/Portfolio • Scientific Paper/Report • Survey • Test • Transcription • Training Manual • Travel Guide • Web Page • Work Order

  17. How Do I Use Technical Writing in My Content Area? Mathematics

  18. How Do I Use Technical Writing in My Content Area? Science

  19. How Do I Use Technical Writing in My Content Area? Social Studies

  20. How Do I Use Technical Writing in My Content Area? English Language Arts

  21. How Do I Use Technical Writing in My Content Area? Health/Physical Education

  22. https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/lebron-asks-subject/lebron-asks/v/lebron-asks---what-muscles-do-we-use-when-shooting-a-basket?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Stuff%20You%20Might%20Like%20Testing%20Send%2095&utm_campaign=Highlighted%20Content%20Wk%201%20Ph%202%20Green&utm_content=Ahttps://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/lebron-asks-subject/lebron-asks/v/lebron-asks---what-muscles-do-we-use-when-shooting-a-basket?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Stuff%20You%20Might%20Like%20Testing%20Send%2095&utm_campaign=Highlighted%20Content%20Wk%201%20Ph%202%20Green&utm_content=A Phys Ed vs. Lebron

  23. How Do I Use Technical Writing in My Content Area? Visual and Performing Arts

  24. How Do I Use Technical Writing in My Content Area? Career & Technical Education

  25. How DO I Assess Technical Writing?

  26. 100% Accuracy is Expected.

  27. Common Errors to Avoid When Writing Mathematics • The most common errors fall into the following categories: Some of the above come from: “Writing Mathematics”[Berry] and some from “Course: Description for Math 248 at The University of Illinois” [Grayson]. Expect Game-Day Literacy

  28.  not answering the question •  incorrect English •  incorrect mathematics (or other subject domains) •  hard-to-read format •  use of pronouns such as it [you] Assessment for All…

  29.  using the same symbol for different quantities •  too many words and too few symbols, or vice versa •  leaving too little space for possible corrections Writing Mathematics”[Berry] and some from “CourseDescription for Math 248 at The University of Illinois” [Grayson].

  30. …students MUST gain control over many conventions of STANDARD English GRAMMAR, usage, and mechanics as well as learn other ways to convey meanings EFFECTIVELY. (ODE 2012) Range and content use

  31. Upper/lower case letters • Forming plural nouns • Correct use of basic prepositions • Produce AND expand complete sentences • Correct use of 1st person “I” • Recognize and name end punctuation Standard English K

  32. Capitalize dates and names of people • Use END punctuation • Use commas in dates and to separate single words in a series • Use conventional spelling for words regular/irregular Standard English Gr. 1 (con’t)

  33. Infusing workplace skills and standards into traditional courses raises expectations and gives students an opportunity to excel. Expect Excellence!

  34. Selected Informational Texts Begin Info Reading

  35. Read the article, CIRCLE Tier 3 words; UNDERLINE Tier 2 words. • HIGHLIGHT the TITLE of the article, the AUTHOR, and the DATE of PUBLICATION. • Hint: Tier 2 words = POWER words • Tier 3 words = Technical words for your career field The Four Sentence Précis for Technical Writers

  36. Dr. Kevin Lee, is a mathematics professor at Purdue Calumet University (2006). • He is an advocate of writing in the field of math. Math Informational Reading

  37. Always give the student an “independent” task first, before scaffolding. This encourages the student to work independently, not “brainsuck” from the instructor. Student as Independent Learner

  38. Give students a Technical Précis Template: Step 1: The Technical Précis Response

  39. Create a sentence as follows: • 1. Name of author, a phrase describing author, genre (type of reading) and title of work, publication date in parentheses; an action verb (such as "asserts," "argues," "suggests," "implies," "claims,”); and a THAT clause containing the major assertion (thesis statement) of the work. 4 Sentence Tech Summary…the Précis

  40. Create ONE Game-Day Ready sentence using the template. • Exchange sentences with a partner for proofreading for Game-Day Ready literacy. Exchange with Partner

  41. 1. Dr. Kevin Lee, a mathematics professor at Purdue, in his article, “A Guide to Writing Mathematics (2006) requires his college math students to use good writing practices. • (HIGHLIGHT the author name, year of publication.) • Hand in as Game-Day Ready. (formative assessment) Sentence 1 of 4

  42. 2. Author's last name) __________________ supports this assertion by showing (offering, using, citing, challenging, etc.) examples of_____________________________________ . 2 of 4 Sentence Tech Summary…the Précis

  43. 2. Lee supports his views by citing examples of how correct writing helps math student because math cannot just be expressed in numbers and formulas. • (HIGHLIGHT the present tense Action Verb in this sentence.) • Check with your partner. Sentence 2 of 4

  44. 3. (His/Her) purpose is to ___________________________ in order to _______________. 3 of 4 Sentence Tech Summary…the Précis

  45. 3. His purpose is to teach his college math students the correct ways to write in math class so that they can improve their knowledge and understanding of mathematics. • (HIGHLIGHT specific detail [evidence] from the article that supports this sentence.) Sentence 3 of 4

  46. 4. (Writer's last name) establishes a/ an _______________ connection with his/her audience of ____________who ________________________ . 4 of 4 Sentence Summary…the Précis

  47. 4. Lee suggests that being able to explain math concepts in writing will help future employers to understand my thinking processes, even in other fields. • Check ALL 4 sentences with a partner to make sure this response is Game-Day Ready. • * Remember that Technical Writing should be 100% accurate! Sentence 4 of 4

  48. ONLS states that students in high school should be reading Informational Text 70% during the school day. • Students will do this Informational Reading in ALL subject areas. • Use Informational Reading to expose/expand students to a variety of career experiences, government challenges, or updates in their fields. Keys to Technical/Informational Reading

  49. Assess these 4 sentences?

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