Reading and writing instruction must be grounded in research. A valuable resource for educators is the What Works Clearinghouse (WWC), a government agency providing the latest research related to programs and strategies for educators.
In this assignment, you will write a report to a building- or district-level leader to explain the merits of an evidence-based strategy for reading or writing instruction.
Step 1. Identify
Identify a strategy commonly used to teach one component of reading or writing.
Step 2. Investigate
Access the What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) website and read through the research supporting that strategy.
Step 3. Synthesize
Compile your findings to determine the effectiveness of the strategy.
Step 4. Write
Write a report to your building or district leader explaining the value of implementing this strategy. Follow APA guidelines for in-text citations and include title page and a references page with at least three references.
Step 5. Submit
For this assignment, submit a three-page report citing at least three references.
Sources
https://discovery.ebsco.com/c/36ffkw/viewer/pdf/kgti4g2cjr
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=sso&db=eric&AN=EJ1118054&site=eds-live&scope=site&authtype=sso&custid=ns083389
Growing Extraordinary Writers: Leadership Decisions to Raise the Level of Writing Across a School and a District – Lucy Calkins & Mary Ehrenworth
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