Writings

Collections Writing Instruction is Integrated and Interactive

Integrated

Connected to the reading and analysis of complex texts in Collections, the writing instruction provides mentor texts to inspire and inform writing, mini-lessons to learn the craft, and ongoing tasks to practice evidence-based writing from multiple sources.

Writing Instruction Provides Mentor Text to Inspire and Inform Writing

Gwinnett County - Mentor Text

Mini-lessons to Learn the Craft

Gwinnett County - Mini Lessons

Practice with Frequency

Gwinnett County - Performance Task

Employ Extra Writing Help as Needed

Gwinnett County - Extend and Reteach

Learn Language Conventions and Style for Writing

Gwinnett County - Learn Language

Interactive

Using dynamic learning for the digital generation, the writing instruction in Collections includes interactive, self-paced lessons; a digital workspace for collaborating and managing all processes; and unique digital tools to strengthen writing.

Teach Thinking and Writing with Digital Lessons

Gwinnett County - Writing Arguments

A Digital Workspace for Collaborating

Gwinnett County - Loves Vocabulary

Tap Digital Tools to Improve Writing

myWriteSmart

myNotebook

  • Use the personal notebook to collect, organize, and tag text evidence while reading
  • Utilize saved evidence for writing assignments

myWriteSmart

  • Integrate text evidence into writing
  • Draft, revise, communicate, edit
  • Collaborate online with teacher and peers

Prepare for Performance-Based Writing to Sources

Gwinnett County - Performance Assessments

Teacher Tools for Rich Feedback and Smart Grading

myWriteSmart: Collaborative Workspace for All Writing

  • Assign Collections writing tasks; provide rubrics
  • View students’ drafts
  • Respond to their “hands up” for help
  • Schedule peer editing and monitor conversations
  • Provide feedback with comments before submission
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Turnitin®: Detector for Potential Plagiarism

  • Originality Check™ reports percentage of paper found in other sources
  • Sources are color-coded and hyperlinked in student text
  • A side-by-side comparison shows each source and student text
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GradeMark®: Advanced Tools for Faster Feedback

  • Select QuickMark® comments for fast grading
  • Highlight sections; add custom comments; save them as QuickMark comments
  • Record voice comments to personalize feedback
  • Provide timely feedback and save hours of grading

e-Rater® automated scoring engine: Corrective Feedback on Language and Style

  • Provide instant feedback on grammar, usage, mechanics, style, and spelling
  • Handbooks give explanations and examples to learn from errors
  • Enhance writing feedback with the consistency and accuracy of ETS® technology
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