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: paragraph structure
skin i’m in text by bell hooks
Links:
Start Page: Ms. Edwards
Assignments and Links
http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Team-Roles-Intro
Why are we here Google Doc
Wiki Etiquette
Wednesday 9/9
Writing Pretest
Thursday 9/10
Library: Need a book!
Read and respond:
What did I learn? (in words and graphics)
How does this relate to me?
How does this help me understand the world?
Share and discuss
Friday 9/11
Entry: 1 Favorite sport or hobby; 1 Thing good at in that sport or hobby; 1 thing to get better at in that sport or hobby
C: 5Bs of Internet use; need signature
In google docs, follow “write to a topic” procedure to make your ideas clear.
Ideas? Strategies? Organized? Strategies? Revise? Strategies? Proofread?
Add to your ideas for "Why are you here?"
I: Prompt--- Use strategies for gathering, writing, revising ideas.
Why am I here part 2: What do I (we) need to do to make it happen in a way that is positive, safe, and fun?
http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AQsuI822sR10ZGZqYmJuc2JfMTA0ZDRubjd6Z3E&hl=en
Mon 9/14 Sub Tues 9/15 Sub Wed 9/16 Sub
Thurs 9/17 Library and Constitution Day Story
Fri 9/18
C: Finish Constitution Work
S: Intro Naviagations
I Reflection:
Review all procedures and last week's CSI √ Completed C's and Mastered S's -- Can you write to a topic-- where's your evidence?
Prewrite 1: List, web, freewrite, number?
Prewrite 2: Add details, names (nouns/adjectives), active verbs; number to organize
I: Did you follow “write to a topic” procedure?
Ideas? Strategies? Organized? Strategies? Revise? Strategies? Proofread?
What did you learn?
What do you still need to learn (your goal)?
How do you plan to meet your goal? (your steps)
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
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
Assessment
9/8 Goal: Can you write to a topic with clear and organized ideas? What strategies do you use? Where's your evidence of your strategies (process) and your writing (product)?
Products
Have you written:
5 things I like to do
5 things I don't like to do
1 Favorite sport or hobby; 1 Thing good at in that sport or hobby; 1 thing to get better at in that sport or hobby
How can we meet in the middle of our worlds?
Why am I here?
What do I (we) need to do to make it happen in a way that is positive, safe, and fun?
Process
Prewrite 1: List, web, freewrite, -- number ideas in order-- all on topic
Prewrite 2-- revise ideas: Add details, names (nouns/adjectives), active verbs; number to organize -- all on topic
I: Did you follow “write to a topic” procedure?
Ideas? Strategies? Organized? Strategies? Revise? Strategies? Proofread?
What did you learn?
What do you need to learn (goal)
What steps do you need to take to learn this? (plan)
08/31/09-09/08/09
Focus:
Week Focus:
Why am I here? (contract); procedures;
Prewriting Ideas -- gathering, writing, organizing, revising for draft
Cat and Fish by J. Grant
Links:
Welcome Back
Start Page: Ms. Edwards
Assignments and Links
http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Team-Roles-Intro
Why are we here Google Doc
Math Data Survey
Bar-b-cue 8/31
Meet the families--Introduce the year
Focus--Who am I--Who are you
What should I know about your student?
Writing Class Technology
Reading Strategies, homework supplies; Writing Components (Traits and Process), strategies, supplies
Tues 9/1
Paper: 5 things I like to do
It’s Utter Panda-monium Around Here! How do we prevent pandemonium?
Welcome Prezi and Glogster info.
(T-Chart) Procedures -Enter room--Supplies--Help
Cat and Fish
Prompt:
How can we meet in the middle of our worlds?
http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Team-Roles-Intro
Edit: Captials, Punctuation, Spelling
WED 9/2
CSI: Capture, Strengthen Interact
C: Paper: 5 things I don't like to do; meet in the middle (yesterday)
S: How do you write to a topic? How did you get your ideas? How did you write them down?
I: Poster “I hear yes’s better than no’s.”
Lead to review of procedures (lesson time, work time)
Prompt:
Why am I here? Independent, partner, group, class
Partner, Group at Google Docs: http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AQsuI822sR10ZGZqYmJuc2JfMTA0ZDRubjd6Z3E&hl=en
Check:
Ideas? Strategy? Organized? Proofread?
Survey: http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Survey-AS
Thurs 9/3
Library: Book Fair
C: Meet in the middle, Yes's, Why here?*
Survey-AS ---http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Survey-AS
Finish Test
Poster: Cat in a fishbowl; fish outside looking in
Fri 9/4
C: Paper: What facts do you know from our survey? How do you know?
Poster: “Some days it doesn’t pay to get out of bed.”
Discuss how to share feelings; how to put problems aside and focus at school.
Preparation for President Obama’s speech and Constitution reading/writing
Monday Labor Day
Tuesday 9/8
Complete Constitution/Obama discussion
http://nespelemeagles.pbworks.com/President-Speaks-to-Kids President Obama
C: Paper: What facts do you know from our survey? How do you know?
Add to blog--- http://writemath4u.blogspot.com/
http://writemath4u.blogspot.com/2009/09/find-facts-b.html
Goal: Prewrite in web, list, or free-write, then re-read and number to organize your ideas before drafting.
S: Review Why am I Here? Doc
Write to a topic-- did you --
Prewrite 1: List, web, freewrite, number?
Prewrite 2: Add details, names (nouns/adjectives), active verbs; number to organize
Ideas? Strategies? Organized? Revise? Strategies? Proofread?
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
Assessment
9/8 Goal: Can you write to a topic with clear and organized ideas? What strategies do you use? Where's your evidence of your strategies (process) and your writing (product)?
Products
Have you written:
5 things I like to do
5 things I don't like to do
1 Favorite sport or hobby; 1 Thing good at in that sport or hobby; 1 thing to get better at in that sport or hobby
How can we meet in the middle of our worlds?
Why am I here?
What do I (we) need to do to make it happen in a way that is positive, safe, and fun?
Process
Prewrite 1: List, web, freewrite, -- number ideas in order-- all on topic
Prewrite 2-- revise ideas: Add details, names (nouns/adjectives), active verbs; number to organize -- all on topic
I: Did you follow “write to a topic” procedure?
Ideas? Strategies? Organized? Strategies? Revise? Strategies? Proofread?
What did you learn?
What do you need to learn (goal)
What steps do you need to take to learn this? (plan)
May 27 - June 12
Focus
Writing Process Expectations for criteria
Review/complete 6 Trait work
Lessons: Thesis/Main ideas in text and images; documentation is prewriting
Photography - Elements -
Youth Voices: Near Our School; Our Town; iSearch drafts
Photo-Essay (reading/writing)
Note: Youth Voices - Read and draft on iSearch or YV Wiki; Reread and revise; proofread; Publish to YV; Repeat; find photos and info for essay-- use photo essay template; cite sources
Navigation: Service Record Review 1-8; Occupational Handbook Research; L9-20
Graduation: 2009 Wiki with poem/symbol/essay
Personal Flag Essay
Speech
Decorations
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
http://whatelse.pbworks.com/WR8-Requirements
http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Wednesday-Writing-Reflections
Reading and Writing for Grade 8 for the next two weeks: Projects
2009 Portrait Page
Navigation Career Page, Goals, Portfolio
Photo Essay
Speech practice
Youth Voices
Personal Flag Essay
Decorations
Graduation Practice and decorations
Wed 5/27 Gary Martin cards
2009 Portrait Page
Navigation Career Page, Goals, Portfolio
Photo Essay
Youth Voices
Thurs 5/28 (Library)
2009 Portrait Page
Navigation Career Page, Goals, Portfolio
Photo Essay
Youth Voices
Fri 5/29 Mon 5/1
2009 Portrait Page
Navigation Career Page, Goals, Portfolio
Photo Essay
Speech practice
Youth Voices
Decorations
Graduation Practice and decorations
Tues 5/2 Wed 5/3 Thurs 5/4
Navigation Career Page, Goals, Portfolio
Photo Essay
Speech practice
Personal Flag Essay (prewriting; drafting; revising; edit; publish with graphics --google docs)
Youth Voices
Decorations
Graduation Practice and decorations
Fri 5/5 Homeroom all day Mon 5/8 Projects (am) and Pow Wow (pm)
Personal Flag Essay; Speech Practice; Decorations; Youth voices; Navigation
Tues 5/9 Speech Practice; Decorations; Youth voices; Navigation
Wed 5/10 Decorate; Graduation
Thurs 5/11 Picnic
Fri 5/12 Awards
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
Writing Process Expectations for criteria
Review/complete 6 Trait work
Lessons: Thesis/Main ideas in text and images; documentation is prewriting
Photography - Elements -
Youth Voices: Near Our School; Our Town; iSearch drafts
Photo-Essay (reading/writing)
Note: Youth Voices - Read and draft on iSearch or YV Wiki; Reread and revise; proofread; Publish to YV; Repeat; find photos and info for essay-- use photo essay template; cite sources
Navigation: Service Record Review 1-8; Occupational Handbook Research; L9-20
Graduation: 2009 Wiki with poem/symbol/essay
Personal Flag Essay
Speech
Decorations
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
http://whatelse.pbworks.com/WR8-Requirements
http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Wednesday-Writing-Reflections
Reading and Writing for Grade 8 for the next two weeks: Projects
2009 Portrait Page
Navigation Career Page, Goals, Portfolio
Photo Essay
Speech practice
Youth Voices
Personal Flag Essay
Decorations
Graduation Practice and decorations
Wed 5/27 Gary Martin cards
2009 Portrait Page
Navigation Career Page, Goals, Portfolio
Photo Essay
Youth Voices
Thurs 5/28 (Library)
2009 Portrait Page
Navigation Career Page, Goals, Portfolio
Photo Essay
Youth Voices
Fri 5/29 Mon 5/1
2009 Portrait Page
Navigation Career Page, Goals, Portfolio
Photo Essay
Speech practice
Youth Voices
Decorations
Graduation Practice and decorations
Tues 5/2 Wed 5/3 Thurs 5/4
Navigation Career Page, Goals, Portfolio
Photo Essay
Speech practice
Personal Flag Essay (prewriting; drafting; revising; edit; publish with graphics --google docs)
Youth Voices
Decorations
Graduation Practice and decorations
Fri 5/5 Homeroom all day Mon 5/8 Projects (am) and Pow Wow (pm)
Personal Flag Essay; Speech Practice; Decorations; Youth voices; Navigation
Tues 5/9 Speech Practice; Decorations; Youth voices; Navigation
Wed 5/10 Decorate; Graduation
Thurs 5/11 Picnic
Fri 5/12 Awards
Continue:
Note: Your Youth Voices assignments are based on your iSearch and Photo Essay learning: prewriting, drafting, revising, publishing.
1. Write about your photography learning and iSearch/Photo Essay on your YV Drafts page. The posts should specifically reference some of the photo elements you want to practice and the photo essay information your photos will emphasize. Some of your info may be on your iSearch page -- Copy and paste to your Youth Voices or Essay Template page. Then, copy and paste as posts on Youth Voices --about what you're learning about photo editing using the elements of design and about what you are learning about your thesis for your photo essay. Make sure you tag your posts with the keywords
"photo design"
“photo essay” 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.
Review Info:
Lessons and Photo Essay: Photography; Thesis/Main ideas in text and images; documentation is prewriting (iSearch); Editing
Teacher conferences for progress/feedback -- track on CSI sheet --- Find photos; Draft -- use template
Workshop: Students work on own projects (MOTT/iSearch/YV 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 -- Which lessons have you completed?
Graduation -- What requirements and writing have you completed?
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
May 18 - May 26
Focus
Writing Process Expectations for criteria
Review/complete 6 Trait work
Lessons: Thesis/Main ideas in text and images; documentation is prewriting
Photography - Elements -
Youth Voices: Near Our School; Our Town; iSearch drafts
Photo-Essay (reading/writing)
Note: Youth Voices - Read and draft on iSearch or YV Wiki; Reread and revise; proofread; Publish to YV; Repeat; find photos and info for essay-- use photo essay template; cite sources
Navigation: Service Record Review 1-8; Occupational Handbook Research; L9-20
Graduation: 2009 Wiki with poem/symbol/essay
Personal Flag Essay
Speech
Decorations
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
http://whatelse.pbworks.com/WR8-Requirements
http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Wednesday-Writing-Reflections
Daily--
Continue in Workshop:
Photo Essay (Question/Thesis-- draft -- use template), iSearch--notes, Youth Voices
Graduation: Symbol Art (Art, Essay, Poem), Symbol, Personal Flag Essay
Tuesday 5/19
Photo-Essay -- Ideas (JS, SW, READ),Questions/Thesis -- gather info
Graduation -- Motto vote, Symbol development
Wednesday 5/20
LRHS orientation
Thursday 5/21
Continue in Workshop:
Friday 5/22
Sunflower Festival
Monday 5/25 Holiday Tuesday 5/26
Photo-Essay -- Question/Thesis-- draft -- use template
Graduation -- Symbol Art (Art, Essay, Poem), Symbol, Personal Flag Essay
Continue:
Note: Your Youth Voices assignments are based on your iSearch and Photo Essay learning: prewriting, drafting, revising, publishing.
1. Write about your photography learning and iSearch/Photo Essay on your YV Drafts page. The posts should specifically reference some of the photo elements you want to practice and the photo essay information your photos will emphasize. Some of your info may be on your iSearch page -- Copy and paste to your Youth Voices or Essay Template page. Then, copy and paste as posts on Youth Voices --about what you're learning about photo editing using the elements of design and about what you are learning about your thesis for your photo essay. Make sure you tag your posts with the keywords
"photo design"
“photo essay” 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.
Review Info:
Lessons and Photo Essay: Photography; Thesis/Main ideas in text and images; documentation is prewriting (iSearch); Editing
Teacher conferences for progress/feedback -- track on CSI sheet --- Find photos; Draft -- use template
Workshop: Students work on own projects (MOTT/iSearch/YV 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 -- Which lessons have you completed?
Graduation -- What requirements and writing have you completed?
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
May 12 - May 18
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
http://whatelse.pbworks.com/WR8-Requirements
http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Wednesday-Writing-Reflections
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 5/12
Photo-Essay -- Ideas (JS, SW, READ),Questions/Thesis -- gather info
Graduation -- Motto vote, Symbol development
Wednesday 5/13 WASL Wednesday -- Reflections
Photo-Essay -- Question/Thesis-- draft -- use template
Graduation -- Symbol Art (Art, Essay, Poem), Symbol, Personal Flag Essay
Thursday 5/14 Owhi Lake Day
Friday 5/15
Thank you letters
Photo-Essay -- Question/Thesis-- draft -- use template
Graduation -- Symbol Art (Art, Essay, Poem), Symbol, Personal Flag Essay
Monday 5/18
Photo-Essay -- Question/Thesis-- draft -- use template
Graduation -- Symbol Art (Art, Essay, Poem), Symbol, Personal Flag Essay
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
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
http://whatelse.pbworks.com/WR8-Requirements
http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Wednesday-Writing-Reflections
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 5/12
Photo-Essay -- Ideas (JS, SW, READ),Questions/Thesis -- gather info
Graduation -- Motto vote, Symbol development
Wednesday 5/13 WASL Wednesday -- Reflections
Photo-Essay -- Question/Thesis-- draft -- use template
Graduation -- Symbol Art (Art, Essay, Poem), Symbol, Personal Flag Essay
Thursday 5/14 Owhi Lake Day
Friday 5/15
Thank you letters
Photo-Essay -- Question/Thesis-- draft -- use template
Graduation -- Symbol Art (Art, Essay, Poem), Symbol, Personal Flag Essay
Monday 5/18
Photo-Essay -- Question/Thesis-- draft -- use template
Graduation -- Symbol Art (Art, Essay, Poem), Symbol, Personal Flag Essay
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Note: Your Youth Voices assignments are based on your iSearch and Photo Essay learning: prewriting, drafting, revising, publishing.
1. Write about your photography learning and iSearch/Photo Essay on your YV Drafts page. The posts should specifically reference some of the photo elements you want to practice and the photo essay information your photos will emphasize. Some of your info may be on your iSearch page -- Copy and paste to your Youth Voices or Essay Template page. Then, copy and paste as posts on Youth Voices --about what you're learning about photo editing using the elements of design and about what you are learning about your thesis for your photo essay. Make sure you tag your posts with the keywords
"photo design"
“photo essay” 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.
Review Info:
Lessons and Photo Essay: Photography; Thesis/Main ideas in text and images; documentation is prewriting (iSearch); Editing
Teacher conferences for progress/feedback -- track on CSI sheet --- Find photos; Draft -- use template
Workshop: Students work on own projects (MOTT/iSearch/YV 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 -- Which lessons have you completed?
Graduation -- What requirements and writing have you completed?
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
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
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
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.
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.
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