The transition from a shop teacher to a writing teacher was, for me, a pretty smooth transition, except for one thing: there did not seem to be any real and legible plans for writing as there are for woodworking projects--and that is what a writing piece is: a project! So whenever a new assignment came up and some of my students seemed stuck on how to begin, how to continue or build upon, and even how to finish, I simply "drew up some plans" for each writing project. My students began calling these plans: "Fitz Rubrics," an eponymous moniker which seems to be standing the test of time.
My rubrics are certainly not the end all/be of writing practices; they are simply guides to help structure the flow and content of a writing pieces in a logical and natural way. In fact most of these rubrics are designed to mimic and recreate the natural flow of conversations.
But for now, have fun, figure 'em out, and start writing!
Feel free to download any of my books, too!
-fitz
My rubrics are certainly not the end all/be of writing practices; they are simply guides to help structure the flow and content of a writing pieces in a logical and natural way. In fact most of these rubrics are designed to mimic and recreate the natural flow of conversations.
But for now, have fun, figure 'em out, and start writing!
Feel free to download any of my books, too!
-fitz