Incorporating Informal Writing in Science - Assessment

Informal writing assignments take up too much class time.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

Informal writing assignments are actually very brief! You can use these to fill in transition times in class as well.

Informal writing assignments are quick and easy to implement.

• TRUE

• FALSE

All of the following statements are true EXCEPT--

• Writing in the science classroom can improve reading comprehension

• Writing helps students improve critical thinking skills.

• Writing can help sharpen students' problem solving skills.

• Writing is not associated with any improvements in standardized test scores.

Answer explanation

Writing in the science classroom can lead to ALL of these gains: improved test scores, critical thinking skills, reading comprehension, AND problem solving skills!

Admin slips, tickets out, quickwrites, investigative journals, and write & sketch are all examples of ​ (a)   writing activities.

• informal
• formal
• useless

Admin slips, tickets out, quickwrites, investigative journals, and write & sketch activities can usually be completed in _ minutes.

What informal writing activity is shown?
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• Admit slip

• Tickets out

• Quick Write

• Investigative Journal Entry

• Sketch & Write

What informal writing activity is shown?
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• Admit slip

• Tickets out

• Quick Write

• Investigative Journal Entry

• Sketch & Write

What informal writing activity is shown?
(click to enlarge the image)

• Admit slip

• Tickets out

• Quick Write

• Investigative Journal Entry

• Sketch & Write

What informal writing activity is shown?
(click to enlarge the image)

• Admit slip

• Tickets out

• Quick Write

• Investigative Journal Entry

• Sketch & Write

What informal writing activity is shown?
(click to enlarge the image)

• Admit slip

• Tickets out

• Quick Write

• Investigative Journal Entry

• Sketch & Write