Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC)

Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC)

The Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) method can be applied in team teaching to ensure learners meet the set objectives in both subjects. We can use this method when “team-teaching” with a colleague teaching Social Studies and me teaching English. To start our collaboration, the social studies teacher aiming to teach Manifest Destiny can give students primary sources related to the topic. These can be political speeches, newspaper articles, or personal accounts (Slagle, n.d.). The teacher would then instruct learners to read and analyze the sources. In order to integrate writing into the lesson, students would be instructed to write essays explaining the motivations behind Manifest Destiny. They would need to articulate their arguments clearly, support their claims with evidence from the sources, and consider alternative viewpoints. Through this writing activity, learners would deepen their understanding of the topic and sharpen their writing skills, which were taught in the English lesson. Furthermore, analyzing social studies sources would sharpen their text analysis skills. Hence, they would be able to smoothly analyze works of literature in the English class.

As an English teacher, I would focus on the literary aspects of writing. I would guide students in exploring how Manifest Destiny is portrayed in various works of literature, such as novels and poetry. With my guidance, the learners would analyze the use of language, imagery, and narrative techniques. Additionally, I would introduce creative writing exercises that encourage students to imagine themselves in the era of Manifest Destiny. By doing so, I would be working towards realizing my English lesson objectives and helping the learners comprehend what the social studies teacher targeted to teach.

In this collaborative process, my colleague would provide feedback to students on their writing. We would emphasize the importance of clarity, coherence, and historical accuracy. We would instruct learners to revise their writing based on the feedback given so as to refine their analytical and expressive skills. By integrating writing assignments into history and English lessons, students develop a deeper understanding of Manifest Destiny and its implications while honing their writing skills across different genres and disciplines (Yuan & Zhang, 2022).

References

Slagle, R. (n.d.). LibGuides: Early United States History: Primary and Secondary Sources on Manifest Destiny. Libguides.jscc.edu. Retrieved March 19, 2024, from https://libguides.jscc.edu/c.php?g=1076608&p=7842651

Yuan, R., & Zhang, T. (2022). Applying big ideas to facilitate reading-writing integration in language classrooms. Journal of Second Language Writing, 100949. https://doi.org/10.1016/

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Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC)

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