Blogs - CSU Writing Project

How To Write A Commendable GCSE Coursework?

Coursework writing is really not a peanut as I took it in the beginning when I was assigned a college coursework. It was really tough to find coursework help, even online coursework help. But you know internet is a magical world, sooner or later you come to the right place. So did I when I started searching online coursework help. But it took a lot of time of mine to find the exact material for writing my college coursework. It is very essential to have the correct guidelines for writing… Continue

Added by Janet Wilkins on December 23, 2009 at 11:22pm — No Comments

New Insight into Class Blogs

My EDUC 709 class had a visit from Dan Maas, an amazing technology in education innovator. Check out some of his insights at my blogspot. Continue

Added by E. Jason Clarke on November 7, 2009 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Susan Horn's Demo 6/30/09

Swimming Upstream: Literacy Strategies in Music How can literacy strategies support a greater understanding of musical concepts? Susan Horn teaches Band & Orchestra grades 6-8 at Mead Middle School. The origin of Susan’s question is rooted in the written responses she was getting from her students who, when unable to participate, wrote concert reviews for make up assignments. Susan felt the writing she was getting was not the students’ best work nor did their writing show what the students… Continue

Added by Beth Lewis on July 1, 2009 at 3:10pm — No Comments

Morgan Anderson thinks aloud

Morgan's demo turned us all into thinking-aloud-writers today. Using the reading think-aloud model, he asked, "what happens when students see the writing process modeled using think-aloud strategies?". We warmed up by annotating an "easy" e.e. cummings poem. We discussed how daunting the task was for many of us, and how nice it would have been to think-aloud through the process. We also looked at solid research that added to the summer's theme of using models effectively. Morgan modeled the wr… Continue

Added by Amber Anderson on June 29, 2009 at 10:01pm — No Comments

Good Book

I forgot the book, but this book is amazing. If you are looking to push yourself as a poet, this book, The Poet's Companion, is as close as you cna get to taking a creative writing poetry class. If you are looking for some great creative writing/poetry exercises, this is a fabulous book. There are lots of adult prompts, but some that are great for kids: the one about building similes and crafting images are amazing, and I've done that with 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th graders.… Continue

Added by Cameron Shinn on June 29, 2009 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Beth's Demo

Beth shared her research about revising poetry with sixth graders.doc Continue

Added by Joy Farinelli on June 29, 2009 at 11:14am — No Comments

Daily Log: Tamasag

Tamasag: a myriad of events strewn from choreography, tears, a honey roasted penis, and beautifully written tragedies. The early morning began with Cam as a human sign out front so people didn’t miss the turn, but also where there was cell reception. Inside, Kayla reenacted the Billie Jean dance, and people wanted to observe a moment of silence for the passing of Michael Jackson. Some people shared that Justin Timberlake should play Michael Jackson if they make a movie of his life: the two do s… Continue

Added by Cameron Shinn on June 28, 2009 at 4:15pm — 1 Comment

A poem from Tamasag

“I sing this body electric” This body IS electric; generating an onslaught of creative energy within me. I am bombarded by the whirling ions of ideas that whizz through the room Unleashed by a single question or phrase, This body rises up and releases a mighty bolt of lightning to the heavens. The resultant thunderclap reverberates through cyberspace and echoes around the world I sing this body electric and thank the gods I am a small part of this incredible whole. Continue

Added by William E. Wright on June 27, 2009 at 3:24pm — 1 Comment

Taking Away the 5-Paragraph Security Blanket

What would happen if we told students to write in any form they wanted? We've all seen praises and protests over the five-paragraph essay, but Jenn challenged us to think differently about loosening the grip we have on format and allowing the students to decide what is best for their paper. By looking at how the professionals structure their essays, we were able to see the creativity that can come with organization. This demonstration not only gives teachers an approachable lesson to help studen… Continue

Added by Kayla Crowe Stover on June 26, 2009 at 6:33pm — No Comments

"I am a part of..." by Kayla Crowe-Stover

“I am part of...” The CSU Writing Project Committed to building writers out of teachers Thinking, asking, and speaking out Through laughter and tears, we persevere To put ourselves on the line, opening ourselves up to rejection But being saved through praise Not competition, but collaboration To polish, publish, and redefine our craft Watch out world, because we are here to challenge you to say something, anything! Continue

Added by Kayla Crowe Stover on June 26, 2009 at 6:23pm — No Comments

Building Strong and Analytical Communities

Using Reader’s Response literary theory, Kayla Crowe-Stover offered a strong scaffold to spring struggling writers from their quiet corners in the classroom out into the discussions of literature and life. This demonstration targets the everyday resistance we get from students in discussion and writing. The lessons Kayla seamlessly weaves together offer, not only a threshold to enter into discussion and writing, but they build strong communities. Continue

Added by Jennifer Jaworski on June 25, 2009 at 1:19pm — No Comments

Megan's Menu Had Many Tasty Choices! (Megan's Demo, June 24, 2009)

Megan Menard set our minds on fire with possibilities as she presented a rich response to a common dilemma: what do you do with a student who can't even write a paragraph...when you assigned an essay...and what do you do for a student in the same class whose essay could probably be published in The New Yorker? As Megan so thoughtfully stated, when she assesses student writing she finds that, "The results are really mine, not the kids." Also, the result of over-commenting on a student's pa… Continue

Added by Pam Downing on June 24, 2009 at 9:03pm — No Comments

Tamasag Retreat Info, Directions, & Map

click this link to find info on the Tamasag Center including directions and a map: http://www.cs.colostate.edu/~anderson/retreat/tamasag.html see you there on Friday, June 26th @ 8:45! Continue

Added by Jason Tyler on June 24, 2009 at 1:28pm — No Comments

Once Upon a Time, Bill Did a Demo...

This morning, Bill Wright presented us with a question concerning creative writing: How do students recapture the magic of storytelling in order to produce writing that is publishable? Bill arrived at his question after dealing with years of student writing that seemed to be full of descriptions and flowery language, but that lacked a basic element of all good writing: a good story. Also, students seemed to focusing on only one genre (Fantasy!! AHHH!!) and were not open to constructive criticis… Continue

Added by Dan Rypma on June 24, 2009 at 1:19pm — No Comments

Who's On First- Inning by Inning log for June 23,2009

Who’s on First (Abbott and Costello a Classic) http://www.phoenix5.org/humor/WhosOnFirstAudio.mp3 Motivated by the spirit of Harry Carey and the stylized professionalism of Jack Brickhouse I present to the CSUWP the June 23, 2009 activity log. So without further delay “Plaaaay Ball”. Inning One Pam brought the treats and Bill gave us the financial report that included a sugary drink, sweet couture while Oxi Clean occupied 3rd base. Creating a mask was Joy’s contribution. Much laughter with… Continue

Added by Lowell Wightman on June 23, 2009 at 9:09pm — No Comments

June 18th Tabloid Log

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Added by Jason Tyler on June 23, 2009 at 11:09am — No Comments

(Un)Masking Ourselves - Joy's Demo

Two-Dimensional Writing to Three-Dimensional Writing Demo by Joy Farinelli Joy got us thinking about masks – and the metaphorical masks we wear – by having Jenn and Bill read a poem for two voices about masks. (Amazing poem, amazing reading! It would make a great audio webcast. Hint, hint.) Then we wrote about our personal masks and/or masks in general. Joy then gave us the background for her demo question. She projected beautiful examples of student work she’s collected that show the integrat… Continue

Added by Beth Knees on June 23, 2009 at 1:30am — No Comments

Amber Answers the Call

Finally, someone's going to do some research on when to use models in the writing classroom. Amber Anderson has taken the torch and will run with it. Her teacher demonstration focused on models. Specifically, how and when can we use models to promote originality? The answer, it turns out, is not so simple. Just ask yourself the question, 'How does Christopher Guest write such original parodies in a consistently brilliant manner?' and you'll know what I mean. Amber asked us to write a critique… Continue

Added by Morgan Anderson on June 22, 2009 at 9:17pm — 1 Comment

The Fellowship of the Ning: Friday's Events

The Fellowship of the Ning A Mad Lib of the Friday’s Events After several ________1. adjective__________ hours at The Green Dragon, Frodo and Sam ______2. adverb_________ decide to practice the careful art of “Picasso in a Bag.” Led by the wise teacher Bill, they _______3. adverb_______ created unsteady portraits that resembled Smeagol. Sam and Frodo then _________4. verb ending in “ed”________ to write a letter to Rosie Cotton. Guided by Beth, they did some radical revision to the letter, whi… Continue

Added by Heather Smith on June 22, 2009 at 11:31am — No Comments

Many Things To Do While Missing You

It appears looking in through the Ning that Friday was another grand day of experience and learning. I enjoy basketball and family has said I have put the game a head of them, but I truly missed being with all of you. Thanks for the shirt Bill. We need to talk about a greater opportunity and how dreams will become reality. Continue

Added by Lowell Wightman on June 22, 2009 at 8:50am — No Comments

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