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Collins Writing-Type 3

Getting Comfortable with FCAs

Topic: “If you want a place in the sun, you will have to expect some blisters.” Tell a true story about a time when this quote was true for you or someone you know.

FCA #1 -Clear statement of purpose

FCA #2-A beginning that draws you in to the essay

FCA#3-Complete sentences(no fragments or run-ons)

Bibliography

Free Resources ~ Collins Writing Program Introduction. Collins Education

Associates, n.d. Web. 07 June 2014.

Hermens, Ken. "Writing Scored Student Work - High

School - Oregon Department of Education." Writing Scored Student Work - High School - Oregon Department of Education. Oregon Department of Education, n.d. Web. 07 June 2014.

You will review Types 1 and 2 of the Collins Writing system and be able to apply what you know about those two types to a Type 3 assignment.

FCA Examples

Content

Clear statement of purpose

Sufficient, relevant details

Similarities and differences pointed out

Organization

Ideas in logical order

Clear sequence of information

Conclusion that reinforces, summarizes

Style

Vivid, powerful verbs

A beginning that draws you in

Figurative language used

Conventions

Correct end marks

Proper use of quotations

Complete sentences

Focus Correction Areas

(FCAs)

Focus Correction Areas (FCAs) are a powerful tool to help students target areas of improvement and allow teachers to grade papers quickly and efficiently. Focus correcting is a selective approach to grading student writing that allows students to concentrate on a few growth areas at a time out of hundreds of possibilities.

Four Categories of FCAs

Content

Organization

Style

Conventions

FCAs are used in Type Three, Type Four and Type Five writing. Three FCAs are assigned to each writing activity. The FCAs are very clearly outlined for students so that there are no surprises.

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