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The Word on College Reading and Writing eBookThe Word on College Reading and Writing eBook
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Open Oregon Education
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9th - Higher Ed
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English Language Arts
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6 mos
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The Word on College Reading and Writing

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Many people struggle putting their words into writing. However, writing does not have to be difficult. The Word on College Reading and Writing offers all areas of support for writers and readers. The text takes literature lovers all the way from why write to pre-writing to revising.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

the writing process, college preparation, reading

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Assign groups of scholars sections of the book to present
  • Create a graphic organizer for note taking while reading
  • Use the resource as needed rather than reading the entire text

Classroom Considerations

  • Contains a reflection section with suggested activities

Pros

  • Lists a link for resources to accompany the text
  • Includes questions to check reader understanding

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RL.9-10.1 RL.9-10.2 W.9-10.1.a

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