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The Writing Observation Framework: A Guide for Refining and Validating Writing Instruction
The Reading Teacher
  • Bill Henk, Marquette University
  • Barbara A Marinak, Mechanicsburg Area School District, PA
  • Jesse C Moore, East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
  • Marla H Mallette, Southern Illinois University
Document Type
Article
Language
eng
Format of Original
12 p.
Publication Date
12-1-2003
Publisher
International Reading Association
Disciplines
Abstract

The Writing Observation Framework (WOF) is a new tool for enhancing writing instruction in schools. The WOF organizes principles of writing instruction In a way that improves the evaluation of teachers' writing practices, encourages a shared philosophy of the writing process and its instruction, and assists schools in demonstrating the integrity of their writing programs.

Comments

Accepted version. The Reading Teacher, Vol. 57, No. 4 (December 2003): 322-333. Publisher Link. © 2003 International Reading Association. Used with permission.

Bill Henk was affiliated with the Southern Illinois University at the time of publication.

Citation Information
Bill Henk, Barbara A Marinak, Jesse C Moore and Marla H Mallette. "The Writing Observation Framework: A Guide for Refining and Validating Writing Instruction" The Reading Teacher (2003) ISSN: 0034-0561
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/william_henk/14/