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**Content** This strategy can be utilized in a writing class. However, it could be used across the board in all subjects during writing assignments. These subjects could include: math, reading, science, social studies, etc.

**Grade Level** This strategy could be put into practice in a classroom of any age group, but for this example, it is being used in a seventh grade classroom. For the most part, it will probably be utilized in upper secondary courses because of the extent of the writing assignment steps. **Curriculum Standards** These curriculum standards were obtained from the West Virginia Department of Education website. They are seventh grade reading/language arts standards.
 * RLA.O.7.2.1: Students will use note-taking strategies including paraphrasing and summarizing to develop a written composition.
 * RLA.O.7.2.4: Students will use the five-step writing process (pre-writing, drafting, revising, editing, publishing) to generate topics, plan approaches, and develop expository and persuasive writing tasks:
 * compositions
 * brochures
 * display ads
 * commercials
 * speeches
 * poetry
 * RLA.O.7.2.10: Students will select and use a variety of resource materials to plan, develop, and deliver a research project (3 pages) with documented sources, using computer-generated graphic aids.

**Description of Practices**
 * Students use the word WRITE to remember specific steps to follow
 * W- "work from your plan to develop a thesis statement"
 * R- "Remember your goals"
 * I- "Include transition words for each paragraph"
 * T- "Try to use different kinds of sentences"
 * E- "Exciting words"
 * Students can utilize this list and regulate their own learning

**Implementation Considerations** This is an extremely versatile strategy, and it can be used in a variety of settings because writing instruction takes place in many settings. This is a much more advanced strategy than the typical "write/revise" mnemonics. Students now have the steps to incorporate transitions, have multiple paragraphs, and use more advanced writing skills. Students functioning at lower levels may need additional assistance with this strategy.

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**Citation** Mason, L. H., Harris, K. R., & Graham, S. (2011). Self-Regulated Strategy Development for Students With Writing Difficulties. //Theory Into Practice//, //50//(1), 20-27. doi:10.1080/00405841.2011.534922