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Student Writing Feedback Using Microsoft Word Templates

This resource outlines effective strategies for teaching writing in ESL classrooms, emphasizing the importance of technology in the writing process. It shares my experiences in using Microsoft Word templates and macros to provide efficient feedback on student writing. Additionally, it discusses essential preparation steps students should take before submitting their work, as well as follow-up activities to reinforce learning. The guide also highlights valuable resources and next steps for educators to enhance writing instruction at all levels.

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Student Writing Feedback Using Microsoft Word Templates

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  1. Student Writing Feedback Using Microsoft Word Templates April Ellenwood Oliver Santa Rosa Junior College ESL Department aoliver@santarosa.edu

  2. Key Points • Writing instruction emphasis • Role of technology in writing instruction • My experiences • Student preparation before submitting writing • Macro how-to • Follow-up activities • Next steps…

  3. Emphasis on Writing Instruction • Writing instruction push at federal and state levels • Teaching Excellence in Adult Literacy (TEAL) • https://teal.ed.gov/resources • http://www.otan.us/browse/index.cfm?fuseaction=doc&catid=33567&ref=6168 • CALPRO Research-Based Writing Instruction pilot program • Need for students to improve writing skills

  4. Role of Technology in Writing Instruction • New GED test • Students need to use computers for writing component • Online classes, distance learning

  5. My Experiences • High level credit ESL classes • Little writing experience • Unfamiliar with academic language • Students email me their writing and it is an easy way to give feedback • Students self-regulate their writing • I note problems, they make the changes • Saves me time!!! • Poor handwriting • Create macros (similar to templates) to give students feedback

  6. Student Preparation before Submitting Writing • Define writing and editing terms for students • Topic sentence, thesis statement, etc. • RO, CS, Frag handout • Feedback Examples: • Thesis statement (or topic sentence) needs to be more specific • Assignment format incorrect • Run-on sentence • Students email writing attached as document • Moodle: Ss upload writing

  7. Macro How-To • Step-by-step handout for MS Word 2010 (available on TDL website): www.otan.us/tdlsymposium/index.cfm?fuseaction=schedule

  8. Follow-Up Activities • Individualized error/problem log-- handout • Use of authentic student examples • Guided practice– correcting writing assignments with feedback as class • Work as class, small groups, partners to focus on areas of improvement • Create handouts of errors for in-class work or homework • Topic sentence handout– taken from their writing

  9. Next Steps • Adapt activities for transition class and noncredit ESL classes • OTAC Moodle project • Transition class with writing component

  10. Resources • http://office.microsoft.com/ • TEAL Just Write! Guide • Section by section: https://teal.ed.gov/tealGuide/toc • PDF: http://www.otan.us/browse/index.cfm?fuseaction=doc&catid=33567&ref=6168 • Creating a macro in MS Word 2007: • http://youtu.be/RcgzFA4tsGA • Creating a macro in MS Word 2003 (screencast): • http://www.screencast.com/t/z4eNPt1rSC6

  11. Thank you! • Additional Questions/Suggestions? • Email me at aoliver@santarosa.edu • Handouts on TDL Symposium website: www.otan.us/tdlsymposium/index.cfm?fuseaction=schedule

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