AL9L4 goto writing activities

Go-To Writing Activities to Build Disciplinary Literacy

Fine Arts

English Language Arts

History and the Social Sciences

• Analyzing historical events and their significance
• Formulating arguments and interpretations based on historical evidence
• Research papers on historical figures and events
• Critiquing historical interpretations and perspectives
• Reflecting on the impact of historical events on society
• Creating profiles of influential figures in history
• Summarizing and explaining historical concepts and theories
• Examining and comparing different societies and cultures
• Analyzing primary sources and historical documents
• Discussing contemporary social issues in a historical context

• Planning products
• Composing original work
• Artist statements
• Critiquing technique, performance, and product
• Self-reflection and exploring personal artistic vision
• Reflecting on the evolution of artistic style and skills over time
• Keeping record of origin and process
• Audience explanations/programs
• Re-mixing or adapting existing works
• Practice/performance guidance
• Documenting and analyzing artistic influences
• Explaining the historical and cultural context of works

• Analyzing and interpreting literary texts
• Identifying literary themes and motifs
• Formulating arguments
• Expressing multiple perspectives
• Reflecting on the impact of rhetoric on society and individuals
• Crafting creative pieces
• Summarizing and explaining information
• Comparing and contrasting diverse pieces of writing
• Articulating logical fallacies
• Discussing contemporary or personal issues through the lens of literature