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Video link: Teaching the Writing Process 
Description: This video introduces and defines the steps of the writing process as well as breaks down the steps into more detailed student actions.
Learning Objective: Create scripted lesson plans to teach reading and writing concepts following the steps described for teacher-directed instruction.
508 Compliant and accessibility:  Audio & CC
 

Web link: Misunderstood Minds: Experience Writing Firsthand
Description: Try the Writing simulations on this PBS website to experience writing from the perspective of a student with a disability. Note: One activity requires Flash player 5 or a later version.
Learning Objective: Describe the types of difficulties students with high-incidence disabilities may encounter in learning to read and write and accompanying strategies to facilitate student learning.
508 Compliant and accessibility:  None
 

Video link: The Five Components of Reading 
Description: This video provides definitions and examples of the five components of reading.
Learning Objective: Define and describe the importance of mastering skills in phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary development, text comprehension, handwriting, spelling, grammar, and text structure and composition. Provide examples of how to teach each.
508 Compliant and accessibility:  Audio & CC
 

Video link: Teaching Writing to English Language Learners 
Description: This video provides practical strategies for supporting the initial development of English language learners’ writing skills.
Learning Objective: Explain the role of culture and language in reading and writing and the implications culturally and/or linguistically for diverse students. Discuss how to teach reading and writing to students from diverse backgrounds.
508 Compliant and accessibility:  Audio & CC
 

Web link: Misunderstood Minds: Experience Reading Firsthand
Description: Try the Reading simulations on this PBS website to experience reading from the perspective of a student with a disability.
Learning Objective: Describe the types of difficulties students with high-incidence disabilities may encounter in learning to read and write and accompanying strategies to facilitate student learning.
508 Compliant and accessibility:  None
 

Video link: How to Teach Writing to Students with Learning Disabilities
Description: This video explains how to create a learning environment that fosters writing.
Learning Objective: Explain the role of culture and language in reading and writing and the implications culturally and/or linguistically for diverse students. Discuss how to teach reading and writing to students from diverse backgrounds.
508 Compliant and accessibility:  Audio & CC
 

Video link: Motivating Students to Read
Description: This video explains how to create a learning environment that fosters reading.
Learning Objective: Define and describe the importance of mastering skills in phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary development, text comprehension, handwriting, spelling, grammar, and text structure and composition. Provide examples of how to teach each.
508 Compliant and accessibility:  Audio & CC