Module:

Improving Writing Performance: A Strategy for Writing Expository Essays

Assessment

Answer the following questions. If you have trouble, be sure to revisit the Perspectives and Resources section of this module.

1. Struggling writers have difficulty with multiple elements of the writing process. Identify two examples of difficulties struggling writers may experience. For each example, explain which element of the writing process is likely to be impacted.
2. Describe two ways that transcription and grammar skills can affect the quality of a student's writing assignment?
3. Describe what you do at each step of the POW+TREE Strategy.
4. Give two reasons why teaching students a strategy such as POW+TREE would be beneficial, and offer an explanation for each reason.