The Writing Observation Framework: A Guide for Refining and Validating Writing Instruction

Authors

Bill Henk, Marquette UniversityFollow
Barbara A. Marinak, Mechanicsburg Area School District, PAFollow
Jesse C. Moore, East Stroudsburg University of PennsylvaniaFollow
Marla H. Mallette, Southern Illinois UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Language

eng

Format of Original

12 p.

Publication Date

12-2003

Publisher

International Reading Association

Source Publication

The Reading Teacher

Source ISSN

0034-0561

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.

Recommended Citation

Henk, Bill; Marinak, Barbara A.; Moore, Jesse C.; and Mallette, Marla H., "The Writing Observation Framework: A Guide for Refining and Validating Writing Instruction" (2003). College of Education Faculty Research and Publications. 3.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/edu_fac/3