A Tool Kit for Adult Basic Skills Educators

ADULT BASIC SKILLS INSTRUCTOR TRAINING MANUAL

A Tool Kit for Adult Basic Skills Educators

Dianne B. Barber, William D. Barber, Nathanial F. Karner, and Deanna M. Laur

Editors: Jacquelyn McInturff and David Thompson Graphic Design: Dianne Barber and Matthew Brown Project Assistants: Matthew Brown, Nathanial Karner, and

Deanna Laur

Copyright

Appalachian State University exclusively grants to the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges, its officers and employees, and volunteers affiliated with North Carolina Community based literacy organizations acting within the scope of their duties a royalty-free, irrevocable license to reproduce and use the work(s) in connection with education, research, and public service functions.

This manual may not, in whole or in part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated, or converted to any electronic or machine readable form by any individual or organization other than the above mentioned parties without prior written consent of the Adult Basic Skills Professional Development Project acting in partnership with Appalachian State University.

? 2006 Adult Basic Skills Professional Development Project and Appalachian State University.

Adult Basic Skills Professional Development Project Appalachian State University ASU Box 32047 Boone, NC 28608-2047 (828) 262-2269 abspd.appstate.edu

Contents

Acknowledgments

Preface

1 Why Teach Writing?

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2 Reasons for Writing

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3 Approaches to Writing Instruction

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4 Effective Writing Instruction

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5 The Writing Process

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6 Types of Writing

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7 Writing Research Papers

51

8 Writing Assessment

65

9 Training and Teaching Plans

77

10 Bibliography

185

Appendix 1: Scoring Essays Using the GED

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Scoring Rubric

Appendix 2: Research Paper Guide Using MLA

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Style

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Acknowledgments

The Adult Basic Skills Professional Development Manual Teaching Writing: A Tool Kit for Adult Basic Skills Educators was made possible through the collaboration of many individuals who generously shared their expertise from years of teaching writing in adult education. To them we extend our heartfelt gratitude. In addition, we extend our appreciation to the countless educators serving in instruction and training roles across the state.

We thank the North Carolina Community College System for its financial and professional support. We extend thanks to President Martin Lancaster, Dr. Randy Whitfield, Ms. Katie Waters, Ms. Sillar Smith, Mr. Robert Allen, and Ms. Lou Ann Parker for continued contributions to the Adult Basic Skills Professional Development Project.

Without the contributions of the Adult Basic Skills directors, instructors, and trainers this manual would be incomplete. We also appreciate those who graciously took time to review its contents. We extend to each a hardy "Thank You!"

A special thanks goes to Bill, Nathan, Deanna, David, Jackie, and Matthew who worked as a team to write and edit this manual. Without the dedication and skill of these individuals, this manual would not be possible. Thanks Team!

Dianne B. Barber, Director Adult Basic Skills Professional Development

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