California State Universities Expository Reading and Writing Course Assignment Template

I think the assignment template is a great idea to help our students. The article gives definitions of what the thing is that the students need to know and then it also describes how students can do it. An example is reading rhetorically; first there is the definition and then all practices the students can do. I like that the article guides the teachers and gives ideas of what to do in a discussion or writing activity. I appreciate that the article gives us ideas for guiding questions for a discussion. Since I have never been in a classroom discussion as the teacher, I am hesitant about discussions in general. The section about noticing language is quite important to me because I sometimes struggle understanding the language or tone of the text. I think that if I’m open with my students that I’m not perfect at everything it will make them more confident to speak out and risk being wrong. I think the exercises in this text can be used by us as teachers to hone our skills and show our process if thinking to the students. We want to be the best models we can for our students. I also think it’s important for the teacher and the student to reflect on the reading (and writing) process. As teachers we need to continue to grow and reflect on what we do. Reflection is important for us and our students. We also need to make sure that our students can connect what they’re reading to the writing that will follow. I personally like journals and reflections but the students will need to know how to write for different audiences. It’s important for us to give our students practice taking a stance on ideas and supporting evidence with the text (which is a Common Core standard.) I also appreciate that the article has the writing process. It goes very in depth and can be very helpful for me (as a current student) and for my future students. I could print it off (or save it) as a reference for writing. Lastly, I like the revising and editing work shops because I hate it but I know they both are an important step in writing. Re-reading this in the future will help me remember all the little steps to the reading and writing practice in the future to help my students.