video1.0<iframe src="https://www.loom.com/embed/ca0fa135767c4280b8f472d8d134f205" frameborder="0" width="1920" height="1440" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe>14401920Loomhttps://www.loom.com14401920https://cdn.loom.com/sessions/thumbnails/ca0fa135767c4280b8f472d8d134f205-96374ab43943a8dd.gif1220.46In this workshop, I discussed the importance of explicitly teaching writing for assessments in junior school, emphasizing the need for clear planning and modeling strategies. We explored various methods, including guided practice and the necessity of assessing students' writing abilities, particularly the planning phase before they start writing. A key takeaway was that many of us overlook the importance of helping students plan their answers, which could lead to clearer and more concise responses. I also highlighted the significance of using diverse text types and understanding audience in writing tasks. I encourage everyone to review the provided strategies and share any additional ideas to enhance our teaching practices.