Keys in Burlington

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Kerrin Gover

Quick, Write! 

Quickly dropping a note about using the KTL “quick write” technique in the classroom.

What is it? “A short, informal writing task

Why use it? CCSS Writing standard #10… just kidding.  

They help the writer remember, organize and manage information. 

-It’s an easy effective way to check student comprehension. 

-It’s is flexible in its format and content.

-It’s an efficient assessment tool.

-It helps students gain confidence in their writing. 

When? Limit to 10 minutes at the start or end of a class. 

How? Establish notebooks with “quick write” sections or have templates prepared such as the cell phone, admin/exit ticket, or triangle, square, circle reflection.*

What? Everything! See some suggestions below.  Check out the prompts and Bloom’s question terms through this resource link.

English	Explain what the literary term “conflict” means. Write a sentence. Describe a character trait from your reading last night.  Review this writing sample and identify all the (transition words) Examine this list of main ideas and write a topic sentence.
Math	Define 5 properties of a (polygon) Generate a question about (multiplying fractions.) Explain the difference between (obtuse and acute angles) Analyze these 3 problems, how can you summarize their content?
Science	List the materials you need to complete today’s lab experiment. In 3 minutes, write as many facts as you can remember about (erosion.) Combine 4 sentences about (photosynthesis) into one complex sentence. Ask a “what if” question about our discussion on (gravity.)
Social Studies	Circle the 3 most difficult vocabulary words and complete a concept map. Reflect on the (conflict/war) and write 1 pro, and 1 con for a specific side. Using the primor source letter, write 3-5 details on how (the mills provided.. On the map, label the explorer’s route. Include start, end points and dates.

Focus on the Classroom:  Middle school students have been engaging in quick writes as a way to bridge their learning for allied arts classes that meet on a rotating schedule. These quick summaries or reflections on a topic are used as a tool for transferring learning between days off. It has been beneficial for consistency and transitions as well as student ownership of knowledge. 

Link to quick write templates  https://keystoliteracy.com/free-resources/templates-printables/