Teaching Writing: quizzes, mind maps and notes

This page collects resources on teaching writing, and most of them are mind maps. They look at how writing is taught, how children develop as writers, and how teachers assess what students produce. Quizzes, flashcards, flowcharts and notes sit alongside the maps.

Where to start

Begin with the approaches, because they frame everything else. The Writing Process Approach walks through the steps, starting with pre-writing and the planning phase. Process Writing looks at the teacher's changing role. Genre Approach in Teaching Writing sets out a teaching cycle of modeled writing, joint construction and independent writing.

Read one of the approach maps.
Compare it with a second approach map.
Move on to stages and development.

Stages and classroom practice

The map TOPIC 2: Developmental Stages of Writing covers writing readiness and early visual forms such as doodles. Types of Writing Performance describes imitative writing, including dictation, and moves toward more advanced kinds. For classroom ideas, Writing: Check for Understanding lists strategies such as Read-Write-Pair-Share and summary writing. Writing and Representing - encouraging writing looks at classifying texts by purpose and at modelled writing.

Using quizzes and maps together

Read a map first, then test yourself. The quizzes include Writing quiz, Essay Scoring and several on prewriting frameworks. Note which questions you miss, go back to the matching map, and then turn those points into flashcards. The flashcard decks, such as Developing Writing, are handy for short sessions.

Where this unit sits

This unit belongs to the strand Teaching Language Skills and Literacy, within Education and pedagogy. Writing is one part of that wider strand.

Ready to begin? Open a map that matches what you are studying, then check yourself with a quiz.

Frequently asked questions

Which resource should I open first?

Start with The Writing Process Approach, which sets out the steps from pre-writing onward. Then read Genre Approach in Teaching Writing to see a different way of organizing lessons. Comparing the two gives you a clear base before you move on to stages, assessment or workshop ideas.

What do the mind maps on this page cover?

There are more than 290 mind maps. They cover approaches to teaching writing, the process approach, genre teaching, developmental stages, writing workshops, writing acquisition and ways to check understanding. Some also look at purposeful writing, children's writing and using music in a writing class.

Are the resources free to use?

Yes. Every resource listed here is free to open, study and take, with no account needed. They were made by GoConqr users, not by GoConqr itself, so styles and depth vary. If you want to save quiz scores or make your own maps and flashcards, a free account lets you do that.

Are there quizzes to test myself?

There is a small set of quizzes. Examples include Writing quiz, Essay Scoring and a quiz on spelling and writing stages, plus several on prewriting frameworks. Use them after reading a map to see which points need another look.

Who are these resources for?

They suit university students and professional candidates preparing for an exam on teaching writing, and teachers who want ready-made material. Most of the resources are written at university level, with a smaller share aimed at other stages.

What if I can't find what I need?

Try the different formats, since a topic may appear as a mind map, a flashcard deck or a note under a slightly different title. You can also build your own mind map or quiz on the topic and use it for studying.