FOCUS CORRECTION AREAS
A key element of the Collins Writing
ProgramSM is its use of Focus Correction AreasSM (FCAs). Focus
Correction Areas allow students to systematically improve their
writing by zeroing in on a few key aspects of their writing with
each assignment. By using the focus area approach, students concentrate on improving
only a handful of skills at any one time and never feel overwhelmed by
having to think about too many things when creating a piece of work. Over the course of the school year, students cover and master
numerous FCAs, resulting in significant improvement in their
writing abilities.
KEY BENEFITS OF FOCUS CORRECTION AREAS
- Emphasis on clearly specified writing criteria
- Development of individual writing style
- Promotion of content learning and critical thinking
skills
- Improvement of organizational skills
- Selective, manageable approach to correcting student
writing
EXAMPLES OF FOCUS CORRECTION AREAS
Below are several examples of focus
correction areas that apply to writing in all subject areas,
including
language arts.
- Use a clear topic sentence and a
strong conclusion
- Explain ideas with sufficient, relevant
details
- Use content-specific vocabulary
accurately
- Vary sentence beginnings and lengths
- Use end marks and commas correctly
- Include graphic illustrations with
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Supervisor
Recommendation
"Your ideas have given a needed
cohesion and additional enthusiasm to our writing program. Integration
of focus correction areas with the skill array of the "HSPT" has contributed to improved test results. Best of
all, students respond positively to your approach."
Sylvia Duda, Dept. Head,
Medford, NJ
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