Essentials+Session+3

//** Essentials of Effective Writing Instruction and Assessment **//
// Part 1: Session 3 //


 * Welcome to our training today! By the end of this session we hope you'll be able to: **
 * integrate MyAccess! into your narrative writing instruction
 * utilize student accounts, giving you a more well-rounded understanding of the program

===//Session 3: How can MyAccess! be used to help me effectively teach the traits and processes of writing? //=== //**Session Objective:**// This session will assist you in discovering how to use MyAccess! to teach narrative elements within a writing process. // Instructional Unit: Special Day (Elementary & Middl e) //

**To begin, please click on the discussion tab and respond to Discussion #1.** When you have completed your response, please read and respond to others.

Today you will guided through one of many MyAccess! Instructional Units. As we work through many of the components of this unit, take note of specific activities and lessons that would work well in your classroom. Also note that many of the activities involved in the unit do not require access to a computer lab.
 * MyAccess! Instructional Unit**

Think about 2-3 special days from your childhood. What made those days special? Choose one to share with a partner.
 * //Think/Pair/Share//**

You will be given a student account to use today. The trainer will guide you through several important components of the student version of MyAccess!
 * //Student Accounts//**
 * //message center//
 * //modify account//
 * //assignments//
 * //prompt related information and resources//
 * //guided tour for first time student users//

Spend some time experiencing writing with this program and learning a great strategy to use with students in the computer lab.
 * //Writing and Looping//**

You will be assigned an element of the MyAccess Narrative rubric (page 12 of the instructional unit) and either Paul or Kristine's story. After evaluating the story based on your element of the rubric, you will meet with others to discuss why you gave the student the score you did.
 * //Using the MyAccess! Rubric and Evaluating Student Writing//**

Please answer the discussion titled, "Exit Ticket".
 * //Exit Ticket://**