tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735700721601469319.post7925023717355189697..comments2016-05-06T05:06:47.418-07:00Comments on Writing to Support Understanding: February-Progression in Writing to Support UnderstandingJeff Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11213881757004444224noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735700721601469319.post-83241570292573294762016-02-22T10:22:22.061-08:002016-02-22T10:22:22.061-08:00I've seen firsthand how students are thinking ...I've seen firsthand how students are thinking about the various text features and thinking about how each contributes to their understanding of the text. They've been able to differentiate between an interview format and a narrative format. Your three-column notes for organizing information on the similarities and differences of text features was extremely helpful to those students who chose to use their notes on the mid-unit test. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735700721601469319.post-63432971039742070072016-02-17T16:10:33.087-08:002016-02-17T16:10:33.087-08:00Colleen, this unit sounds really interesting! Like...Colleen, this unit sounds really interesting! Like you, I have never thought to use such a wide range of nonfiction text. Interview transcripts and documentary videos are wonderful resources. I oftentimes have to readjust my definition of text. It is also interesting how you're relating the text features to the specific types of writing. It will be really powerful for students to analyze why authors make the decisions they do. Keep up the wonderful work! Jamie Salturellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05553122062866867311noreply@blogger.com