Writing Moderation

We looked at 4 writing samples and had in depth discussion about writing levels. We came back to the Writing Matrix

Exploring Active Demonstrating- Inspired by Murray Gadd

Breathing exercise by Gabrielle from the Focus 5 resources

We started off by John telling a story. He asked what we need to include in our writing e.g. punctuation, hooking reader in etc. "What are best words? Make a note of those… Let’s start writing."

Shared Writing- led by John

Shared writing led by Anna

Shared writing led by Carl

We set goals with a focus on active demonstrating. We will check in on these in two weeks. Active Demonstrating Goals

Triples is coming up in next week. We will be following the same format as last time. 

RECAP:

Purpose of Triples :

• Raise the writing achievement for all students.
• Share and critically reflect on our teaching of writing - identifying areas of strength and areas of improvement.
• Reflect, support, challenge, question, feedback, analyse, learn from each other.
• Leave the Triples session with clear actions to implement and improve student outcomes.    We will be coming back to these.

This TIME

Your lesson for observation will be with the same group that you taught the last time. 

It is also another opportunity to add feedback and progression to your Teaching as Inquiry. We are trying to align our TAI, PPG etc 

If your TAI is focused on improving feedback -  it would be good to see how feedback is being given and used by your group.       

Planning Template      

Writing- Session 6

We got into our Jigsaw groups and shared what we have learnt from our readings. We did presentations to our group.

Suz, Scott- Alison Davis- Chapter 4, Different writing instruction

Alison Davis- Chapter 4, Different writing instruction

Nic, Gabrielle- Jo Boaler/ Growth Mindset and Assessment

John, Gillian - What do writers say good writing?

Ximena, Anna  - Effective writing (Murray Gadd)



Shona, Susie - Teachers as readers and writers (apologies)