How to Master Essay Structure

January 19, 2022 by Katie Musgrave in Craft, Writing

Structure can be controlled and automated—fixed—in advance, when students have a clear method to follow.

The 5-Point Narrative: How to Plot a Short Story

November 04, 2020 by Katie Musgrave in Craft, Action, Impression, Teaching and Learning, Writing

Once the basic structure of a story is outlined, the writer is free to imagine and inscribe the rich detail that will enhance the storytelling and boost the performance of their work.

Scaffolding and the Structure of Thought

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October 21, 2020 by Katie Musgrave in Action, Impression, Teaching and Learning

This structural engagement is a form of ‘cognitive apprenticeship’ in which thinking is made visible to support understanding and mastery.

SEE: Visual Cues for Teaching and Learning PEA

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September 16, 2020 by Katie Musgrave in Craft, Action, Teaching and Learning

Automating this structuring skill lightens the cognitive load for students during writing, and visual cues can aid in developing that automation.