When to Use Write to Learns

Planning a Class

Using Goals

Creating Activities

New Concept/Assignment

Using Student Samples

Modeling

Critiquing

Leading a Discussion

Using Write to Learns

Reflecting on Lessons

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When to Use Write to Learns

The following are just a few suggestions. Most likely, you'll discover other uses for Write to Learns as you become familiar with your students and their needs. Since WTL's are informal exercises, you don't need to collect or grade them. Let students know that you'll discuss their answers if there's time. Also, let them know that you won't always read WTL's. If time permits, have students read each others' WTL so their responses can be validated by peers.

Some examples of when to use WTL's are:

To begin a lesson
To jumpstart a discussion
To complete a portfolio
To check for understanding
To generate ideas for papers
To re-focus a discussion