Module 1: Foundations of Writing Across the Curriculum
IN THIS LESSON
We’ll explore why writing matters beyond the English classroom. You’ll reflect on how writing supports thinking, communication, and learning in every subject—from math and science to the arts and physical education.We’ll break down the difference between writing to learn and writing to communicate, and you’ll begin to identify simple ways writing already shows up (or could show up) in your own classroom.
By the end of this lesson, you will:
✅ Understand the foundational role writing plays across disciplines
✅ Distinguish between informal and formal writing purposes
✅ Begin to recognize writing opportunities in your subject area
✅ Access a checklist of writing benefits and a planning worksheet to guide your next steps
Action Plan
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Because Writing Matters – Amazon link
Write Like This by Kelly Gallagher – Amazon link
The Writing Revolution – Amazon link
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Padlet – reflection boards and journal-style posting
Google Slides – for collaborative writing
Canva for Education – create writing visuals, sentence stems, and journals
Wakelet – student portfolios, curated writing responses
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Math: Explain how you solved this problem.
Science: What surprised you most in today’s experiment?
Social Studies: What would you ask the historical figure if you could?
PE: How did movement affect your focus today?
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What’s one mindset shift you’ve had about writing after this lesson? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________