Showing posts with label poetry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label poetry. Show all posts

10/20/09 - 10/26/09

Week Focus:


Prewriting Ideas -- gathering, writing, organizing, revising for draft

Drafting and Revising-- ARMS: Add, Remove, Move, Substitute

Goal: Prewrite in web, list, or free-write, then re-read and number to organize your ideas before drafting; timeline; graphic organizer;

Goal: Fluency

Goal: poetry: Where I’m From

Figurative Language -- revision strategies (ARMS)

http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Where-Im-From

http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Revision




Tues Oct 20
What is good writing? Compare models and discuss elements of good writing.
Pre-write review: Where I’m From
Draft (poem, MOTT paper)
ARMS: How to revise

Wed 10/21
Final (poem, MOTT paper)
ARMS: How to Revise

Thurs Oct 22
Library
Project Eracism

Fri 10/23
Sub Day

Mon 10/26
Power Write
Write Source
Eracism research

EALR 1: The student understands and uses a writing process.

Component 1.2: Produces draft(s). W

Component 1.3: Revises to improve text. W

Component 1.4: Edits text. W

Component 3.3: Knows and applies appropriate grade level writing conventions. W



EALR 3: The student writes clearly and effectively.

Component 3.1: Develops ideas and organizes writing. W

3.2.2 Analyzes and selects language appropriate for specific audiences and purposes.

10/14/09 - 10/19/09

Week Focus:


Prewriting Ideas -- gathering, writing, organizing, revising for draft

Drafting and Revising-- ARMS: Add, Remove, Move, Substitute

Goal: Prewrite in web, list, or free-write, then re-read and number to organize your ideas before drafting; timeline; graphic organizer;

Goal: Fluency

Goal: poetry: Where I’m From

Figurative Language -- revision strategies (ARMS)

http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Where-Im-From

http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Revision





Wed Oct 14
NWEA
Draft (poem, MOTT paper)
Discussion: Eracism project and decision


Thurs Oct 15
NWEA
Library
Draft (poem, MOTT paper)
Read

Fri 10/16
Reading Lange: Lange summary:
Oral discussion of:
3 most important events
why important
how connected to whole text (theme/message/lesson)
Write summary

MOTT Reading/Writing Paper due 10/15 (Yes, it is past due)

Mon 10/19

What is good writing? Compare models and discuss elements of good writing.

Pre-write review: Where I’m From

EALR 1: The student understands and uses a writing process.

Component 1.2: Produces draft(s). W

Component 1.3: Revises to improve text. W

Component 1.4: Edits text. W

Component 3.3: Knows and applies appropriate grade level writing conventions. W



EALR 3: The student writes clearly and effectively.

Component 3.1: Develops ideas and organizes writing. W

3.2.2 Analyzes and selects language appropriate for specific audiences and purposes.

9/22/09 - 9/28/09

Week Focus:

Why am I here? (contract); procedures;
Prewriting Ideas -- gathering, writing, organizing, revising for draft

Goal: Prewrite in web, list, or free-write, then re-read and number to organize your ideas before drafting.
Goal: Fluency
Goal: poetry: Where I’m From
Figurative Language

http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Where-Im-From




Mon 9/21

C: Write goal and Alphabet list of topics you know about
S: Photography -- Junior Scholastic -- How is photography reading and writing?
I: Read article/look at pictures for discussion and prewrite/draft on one of your alphabet topics

Tues 9/22
Notebook, Folder, CSI checklists
Table of Contents

Intro: Where I’m From
Sample/Ideas discussion


Wed 9/23
Notebook, Folder, CSI checklists
Table of Contents

Continue: Where I’m From -- timeline
Think in terms of snapshots

Thurs 9/24
Library
WASL review: persuasion


Fri No School Mon Teacher Training No School
Tues 9/29
Notebook, Folder, CSI checklists
Table of Contents
WASL review: persuasion
Into: Where I’m From -- timeline/snapshots/images prewriting/draft






EALR 1: The student understands and uses a writing process.

Component 1.2: Produces draft(s). W

Component 1.3: Revises to improve text. W

Component 1.4: Edits text. W

Component 3.3: Knows and applies appropriate grade level writing conventions. W

3.2.2 Analyzes and selects language appropriate for specific audiences and purposes.


EALR 3: The student writes clearly and effectively.
Component 3.1: Develops ideas and organizes writing. W


May 5 - May 11

Focus
Writing Process Expectations for criteria
Review/complete 6 Trait work
Lessons: Thesis/Main ideas in text and images; documentation is prewriting

Capture: Set daily goals and reflect
Strength: Practice daily lesson skill
Interact: with words/peers/teacher
http://whatelse.pbwiki.com/CSI-Schedule

Resources:
http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfjbbnsb_9247nvzpdj
http://whatelse.pbwiki.com/Writing-Thesis-Statement
http://whatelse.pbwiki.com/Revision-Tips-2
http://photographylessons-byerika.blogspot.com/
http://youthvoices.net/assign/photo-essays/9959
http://digital-photography-school.com/5-photo-essay-tips
http://whatelse.pbwiki.com/iSearch
https://whatelse.pbworks.com/Photo-Essay-Template


Writing Process Expectations for criteria
Review/complete 6 Trait work
Diigo Youth Voices MOTT Work


Daily--
Continue in Workshop:
Photo Editing, iSearch, Youth Voices
Navigation
Graduation: Symbol Art (Art, Essay, Poem), Symbol, Personal Flag Essay

Tuesday 5/5
Grammar -- the dash (READ 1/09)
Photo-Essay -- Ideas (JS, SW, READ),Questions/Thesis -- gather info
Graduation -- Motto vote, Symbol development

Wednesday 5/6
Grammar -- edit practice (discuss and apply)
Photo-Essay -- Question/Thesis-- gather info
Graduation -- Symbol, Symbol Art, Poetry

Thursday 5/7 Library

Friday 5/8 (1/2 day make-up)
Grammar -- capitalization (READ 11/14)
Photo-Essay -- Questions/Thesis -- gather info
Graduation -- Symbol, Symbol Art, Poetry

Monday 5/11
Grammar -- punctuation (discuss and apply)
Photo-Essay -- Ideas (JS, SW, READ) Question/Thesis-- gather info
Graduation -- Symbol, Symbol Art, Poetry

Continue:

1. Write about your photography learning on your YV Drafts page. The posts should specifically reference some of the photo elements you want to practice. Copy and paste as posts on Youth Voices --about what you're learning about photo editing using the elements of design. Make sure you tag your post with the keyword "photo design." Google Docs YV 1.3

2. Link to the online images of our school if your computer does not have them on the hard drive. Download the one you want. Import to and edit from iPhoto. In iPhoto export the "current" photo to the Desktop W8 student folder. Upload your picture to your YV draft page. Explain what you did, including the photo elements you used. Copy and paste the text as a post in a discussion on your Youth Voices and tag it with “Near Our School.” Include your explanation of the picture (how it relates to life in our community) and your explanation of how and why you completed the edit (include your photo elements). Upload your picture. (Note: this can be part of your work in paragraph one). Google Docs YV 2.4

3. Write an Earthday post at Youth Voices based on our reading and discussions in reading class. (This should be done.) Google Docs YV 1.2

4, 5, 6, 7, 8 are part of Google Docs YV 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 and 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 (See number 8) and 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 (Number 7):

4. Add photography notes to iSearch page.

5. Add research/photos for photo-essay to iSearch page (prewriting).

https://whatelse.pbworks.com/W8-Photo-Essay-Tips

Diigo/notes/research/draft/revise

6. When iSearch photos and research notes are taken and recorded on your iSearch page, begin your photo-essay planning.

https://whatelse.pbworks.com/Photo-Essay-Template

7. Read and write about other Youth Voices posts to complete Google Docs YV 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 This is also be part of your research.

8. Read and write other texts that are similar to your research. This will add to your information (Google Docs YV 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5)

9. Write a quote on your YV page: what does it mean to you and why is it important to you. Copy/paste to Youth Voices. Google Docs YV 2.1 or 1.1 depending on length.



EALRS

EALR 1: The student understands and uses a writing process. 1.1.1 Applies more than one strategy for generating ideas and planning writing. Generates ideas prior to organizing them * Uses a variety of prewriting strategies
1.2.1 Analyzes task and composes multiple drafts when appropriate a. Refers to prewriting plan. b. Drafts according to audience, purpose, and time.
d. Assesses draft and/or feedback,
1.4.1 Edits for conventions (see 3.3).
1.3.1 Revises text, including changing words, sentences, paragraphs, and ideas. Rereads work several times and has a different focus for each reading (e.g., first reading — looking for variety of sentence structure and length; second reading — checking for clarity and specific word choice; third reading — checking for layers of elaboration). f. Evaluates and justifies the choice to use feedback in revisions (e.g., “I don’t want to change this because …”).
3.1.1 Analyzes ideas, selects a manageable topic, and elaborates using specific, relevant details and/or examples.
3.1.2 Analyzes and selects effective organizational structure.
2.1.1 Applies understanding of multiple and varied audiences to write effectively .2.2.1 Demonstrates understanding of different purposes for writing


April 28 - May 4

Focus
Writing Process Expectations for criteria
Review/complete 6 Trait work
Lessons: Thesis/Main ideas in text and images; documentation is prewriting

Capture: Set daily goals and reflect
Strength: Practice daily lesson skill
Interact: with words/peers/teacher
http://whatelse.pbwiki.com/CSI-Schedule

Resources:
http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfjbbnsb_9247nvzpdj
http://whatelse.pbwiki.com/Writing-Thesis-Statement
http://whatelse.pbwiki.com/Revision-Tips-2
http://photographylessons-byerika.blogspot.com/
http://youthvoices.net/assign/photo-essays/9959
http://digital-photography-school.com/5-photo-essay-tips
http://whatelse.pbwiki.com/iSearch

Writing Process Expectations for criteria
Review/complete 6 Trait work
Diigo Youth Voices MOTT Work




4/28-5/4 Daily--
Continue in Workshop:
Photo Editing, iSearch, Youth Voices
Navigation
Graduation: Symbol Art (Art, Essay, Poem), Motto, Symbol, Personal Flag Essay

Tuesday 4/28
Grammar -- proofreading (read)
Photo-Essay -- Ideas (JS, SW, READ)
Graduation -- Motto, Symbol
Navigation -- Goal (3)

Wednesday 4/29
Grammar -- proofreading (discuss and apply)
Photo-Essay -- Question/Thesis
Graduation -- Poetry -- Motto, Symbol, Symbol Art
Navigation -- Sixth Grade Practice

Thursday 4/30
Library

Friday 5/1
Grammar -- punctuation (read)
Photo-Essay -- Questions/Thesis -- gather info
Graduation -- Poetry -- Motto, Symbol, Symbol Art
Navigation -- Sixth Grade Share

Monday 5/4
Grammar -- punctuation (discuss and apply)
Photo-Essay -- Ideas (JS, SW, READ)
Graduation -- Poetry -- Motto, Symbol, Symbol Art
Navigation -- Pathways (4)




Continue:

Make some posts on Youth Voices about what you're learning about photo editing using the elements of design. The posts should specifically reference some of the photo elements you want to practice. Make sure you tag your post with the keyword "photo design"

Once you edit pictures, submit them in a discussion on your Youth Voices and tag it with “Near Our School.” Include your explanation of the picture (how it relates to life in our community) and your explanation of how and why you completed the edit (include your photo elements).

Write an Earthday post at Youth Voices based on our reading and discussions in reading class.

Lessons: Photography; Thesis/Main ideas in text and images; documentation is prewriting (iSearch); Editing
Teacher conferences for progress/feedback -- track on CSI sheet

iSearch Photo-Essay --- make a photo essay together as a class with our edited photos
Workshop: Students work on own projects (MOTT and photography) with review lessons and personalized feedback

Focus, Thesis, Draw Conclusions about thesis with details

Diigo/notes/research/draft/revise
Photography Assignment -- iSearch

Navigation





EALRS

EALR 1: The student understands and uses a writing process. 1.1.1 Applies more than one strategy for generating ideas and planning writing. Generates ideas prior to organizing them * Uses a variety of prewriting strategies
1.2.1 Analyzes task and composes multiple drafts when appropriate a. Refers to prewriting plan. b. Drafts according to audience, purpose, and time.
d. Assesses draft and/or feedback,
1.4.1 Edits for conventions (see 3.3).
1.3.1 Revises text, including changing words, sentences, paragraphs, and ideas. Rereads work several times and has a different focus for each reading (e.g., first reading — looking for variety of sentence structure and length; second reading — checking for clarity and specific word choice; third reading — checking for layers of elaboration). f. Evaluates and justifies the choice to use feedback in revisions (e.g., “I don’t want to change this because …”).
3.1.1 Analyzes ideas, selects a manageable topic, and elaborates using specific, relevant details and/or examples.
3.1.2 Analyzes and selects effective organizational structure.
2.1.1 Applies understanding of multiple and varied audiences to write effectively .2.2.1 Demonstrates understanding of different purposes for writing.