Focus:
Finalize projects:
https://whatelse.pbwiki.com/Election-Project
comparative essays
path to presidency project
Begin:
Veterans Day invitations and displays at http://whatelse.pbwiki.com/Veterans-Day
Monday November 3
Spelling Base words:
veteran, soldier, combat, honor, glory, valor, free
Review essay project with assignment sheet.
Work on projects: comparative essays, presidential process, Veterans Day (http://whatelse.pbwiki.com/Veterans-Day)
Tuesday November 4
Entry:
Is there anything in your life worth dying for? Please write 3-5 sentences.
Spelling Words Ready
Work on projects: comparative essays, presidential process, Veterans Day (http://whatelse.pbwiki.com/Veterans-Day)
Confer with students as needed.
Wednesday November 5
Work on projects: comparative essays, presidential process, Veterans Day (http://whatelse.pbwiki.com/Veterans-Day)
Lesson: Display techniques and presentation for audience
Confer with students as needed.
Thursday November 6
Library
Work on projects: comparative essays, presidential process, Veterans Day (http://whatelse.pbwiki.com/Veterans-Day)
Confer with students as needed.
Friday November 7
Power Write on Veterans Day -- find theme in writing and rewrite for card or project
Work on projects: comparative essays, presidential process, Veterans Day (http://whatelse.pbwiki.com/Veterans-Day)
Confer with students as needed.
Monday, November 10: Inservice -- no school
Tuesday, November 11: Veteran’s Day
Wednesday, November 12
Entry: Authority List for Writing -- make a list of writing topics
Spelling: find you own list of frequently misspelled words. Choose five
Power Write
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EALRs:
EALR 1: The student understands and uses a writing process.
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, decides if multiple drafts are necessary, and explains decision.
1.4.1 Edits for conventions (see 3.3).
1.6.1 Applies understanding of the recursive nature of writing process.
Revises at any stage of process.
Edits as needed at any stage.
1.6.2 Uses collaborative skills in adapting writing process.
1.3.1 Revises text, including changing words, sentences, paragraphs, and ideas. d. Seeks and considers feedback from a variety of sources (e.g., adults, peers, community members, response groups). e. Records feedback using writing group procedure (e.g., partner reads writer’s work aloud, and writer notes possible revision). f. Evaluates and justifies the choice to use feedback in revisions (e.g., “I don’t want to change this because …”). g. Revises typographic devices (e.g., bullets, numbered lists) to clarify text and to meet requirements of technical writing forms (e.g., lab reports, graphs).
3.2.1 Applies understanding that different audiences and purposes affect writer’s voice. Writes with a clearly defined voice appropriate to audience.
October 27-November 3
Focus:
Ideas: how to think of them; how to add to them
Talking/Writing for IDEAS and DETAILS to ELABORATE
Strong verb paragraph model
Compare/Contrast Model; transitions
Assignment:
Use transitions to write to compare the issues of the two candidates. You may express your opinion and include the comparison of facts to prove/persuade with your opinion.
Other Assignments: Choices (poster, diagrams, speeches)
Monday October 27
Entry Spelling Base words:
issue, belief, part, campaign, persuade, citizen
Review: Assignment, Venn comparisons, format, strategies for transitions; persuasion; rubric;
Intro to Washington Candidates for Governor and District 5 House of Representatives in preparation for Mock Election Voting; Choose and work on projects on issues.
Prewriting: Venn Diagram to compare/contrast candidates/develop persuasion with BEARS
Use transitions to write to compare the issues of the two candidates. You may express your opinion and include the comparison of facts to prove/persuade with your opinion.
Other Assignments: Choices (poster, diagrams, speeches)
Introduction Statement;
First Paragraph: Explain one candidate's issues;
Second Paragraph: Explain the other candidate's issues;
Third Paragraph: Explain similarities of the two candidates;
Summary Statement
Format 2:
Introduction Statement;
First Paragraph: Explain one candidate's issues;
Second Paragraph: Explain similarities of the two candidates;
Third Paragraph: Explain the other candidate's issues;
Summary Statement
OR, Format 3 (if you are expressing an opinion on your choice of candidate):
Introductory Statement;
First Paragraph: Explain similarities of the two candidates;
Second Paragraph: Explain the issues of the candidate you do not agree with;
Third Paragraph: Persuade with the issues of the candidate you choose for President
Summary Statement/Persuasion
Suggested format:
Review goal: comparison paragraphs using transitions:
1) Introduction Sentence
2) Similar Issues
3) Candidate 1 Differences
4) Your favorite candidate differences
5) Concluding Sentence
Graphic Organizer
Daily Reflection: What did I do? What are your sources? I learned that... My thoughts on the candidates are...
Tuesday 10/28
Entry: Write five spelling words on Weekly Study Sheet
Review: Washington Candidates for Governor and District 5 House of Representatives in preparation for Mock Election Voting
Review: Transitions/Opinions/Comparisons/Persuasive/Format
Prewriting: Venn Diagram for comparison; organizer to prewrite and persuade---Use the essay format provided in class.
Show: written model of sample comparisons.
Wednesday, Oct 29 Entry: Continue essay work; review rubric--persuasive checklist
Vote on computer in Mock Election
Thursday October 30
Continue essay/projects, or Library if done.
Daily Reflection: What did I do? What are your sources? I learned that... My thoughts on the candidates are...
Friday October 31
Entry: Draw a bat
Make a pop-up bat card; write a Halloween greeting:
Sample:
Watch for bats
Dodge the rats
Knock on doors
Say “Please” in fours
For treats galore
Monday November 3
Entry Spelling Base words:
veteran, soldier, combat, honor, glory, valor, free
Work on projects.
Essential Academic Learining Requirements
EALR 1: The student understands and uses a writing process.
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, decides if multiple drafts are necessary, and explains decision.
1.4.1 Edits for conventions (see 3.3).
1.6.1 Applies understanding of the recursive nature of writing process.
Revises at any stage of process.
Edits as needed at any stage.
1.6.2 Uses collaborative skills in adapting writing process.
1.3.1 Revises text, including changing words, sentences, paragraphs, and ideas. d. Seeks and considers feedback from a variety of sources (e.g., adults, peers, community members, response groups). e. Records feedback using writing group procedure (e.g., partner reads writer’s work aloud, and writer notes possible revision). f. Evaluates and justifies the choice to use feedback in revisions (e.g., “I don’t want to change this because …”). g. Revises typographic devices (e.g., bullets, numbered lists) to clarify text and to meet requirements of technical writing forms (e.g., lab reports, graphs).
3.2.1 Applies understanding that different audiences and purposes affect writer’s voice. Writes with a clearly defined voice appropriate to audience.
Ideas: how to think of them; how to add to them
Talking/Writing for IDEAS and DETAILS to ELABORATE
Strong verb paragraph model
Compare/Contrast Model; transitions
Assignment:
Use transitions to write to compare the issues of the two candidates. You may express your opinion and include the comparison of facts to prove/persuade with your opinion.
Other Assignments: Choices (poster, diagrams, speeches)
Monday October 27
Entry Spelling Base words:
issue, belief, part, campaign, persuade, citizen
Review: Assignment, Venn comparisons, format, strategies for transitions; persuasion; rubric;
Intro to Washington Candidates for Governor and District 5 House of Representatives in preparation for Mock Election Voting; Choose and work on projects on issues.
Prewriting: Venn Diagram to compare/contrast candidates/develop persuasion with BEARS
Use transitions to write to compare the issues of the two candidates. You may express your opinion and include the comparison of facts to prove/persuade with your opinion.
Other Assignments: Choices (poster, diagrams, speeches)
Use one of the essay formats provided in class. --
Introduction Statement;
First Paragraph: Explain one candidate's issues;
Second Paragraph: Explain the other candidate's issues;
Third Paragraph: Explain similarities of the two candidates;
Summary Statement
Format 2:
Introduction Statement;
First Paragraph: Explain one candidate's issues;
Second Paragraph: Explain similarities of the two candidates;
Third Paragraph: Explain the other candidate's issues;
Summary Statement
OR, Format 3 (if you are expressing an opinion on your choice of candidate):
Introductory Statement;
First Paragraph: Explain similarities of the two candidates;
Second Paragraph: Explain the issues of the candidate you do not agree with;
Third Paragraph: Persuade with the issues of the candidate you choose for President
Summary Statement/Persuasion
Suggested format:
Review goal: comparison paragraphs using transitions:1) Introduction Sentence
2) Similar Issues
3) Candidate 1 Differences
4) Your favorite candidate differences
5) Concluding Sentence
Graphic Organizer
Daily Reflection: What did I do? What are your sources? I learned that... My thoughts on the candidates are...
Tuesday 10/28
Entry: Write five spelling words on Weekly Study Sheet
Review: Washington Candidates for Governor and District 5 House of Representatives in preparation for Mock Election Voting
Review: Transitions/Opinions/Comparisons/Persuasive/Format
Prewriting: Venn Diagram for comparison; organizer to prewrite and persuade---Use the essay format provided in class.
Show: written model of sample comparisons.
Wednesday, Oct 29 Entry: Continue essay work; review rubric--persuasive checklist
Vote on computer in Mock Election
Thursday October 30
Continue essay/projects, or Library if done.
Daily Reflection: What did I do? What are your sources? I learned that... My thoughts on the candidates are...
Friday October 31
Entry: Draw a bat
Make a pop-up bat card; write a Halloween greeting:
Sample:
Watch for bats
Dodge the rats
Knock on doors
Say “Please” in fours
For treats galore
Monday November 3
Entry Spelling Base words:
veteran, soldier, combat, honor, glory, valor, free
Work on projects.
Essential Academic Learining Requirements
EALR 1: The student understands and uses a writing process.
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, decides if multiple drafts are necessary, and explains decision.
1.4.1 Edits for conventions (see 3.3).
1.6.1 Applies understanding of the recursive nature of writing process.
Revises at any stage of process.
Edits as needed at any stage.
1.6.2 Uses collaborative skills in adapting writing process.
1.3.1 Revises text, including changing words, sentences, paragraphs, and ideas. d. Seeks and considers feedback from a variety of sources (e.g., adults, peers, community members, response groups). e. Records feedback using writing group procedure (e.g., partner reads writer’s work aloud, and writer notes possible revision). f. Evaluates and justifies the choice to use feedback in revisions (e.g., “I don’t want to change this because …”). g. Revises typographic devices (e.g., bullets, numbered lists) to clarify text and to meet requirements of technical writing forms (e.g., lab reports, graphs).
3.2.1 Applies understanding that different audiences and purposes affect writer’s voice. Writes with a clearly defined voice appropriate to audience.
October 20 - October 27
Focus:
Research for Election Knowledge; Daily Journals --
Goal: Daily Reflections on research to understand election process and candidate issues to make an informed choice
What issues are important to you? Which issues are important to you and our country?
The Economy? Energy? The Environment? Health Care? Taxes? Iraq? Afghanistan? Security?
https://whatelse.pbwiki.com/Election-Project
Monday October 20
Entry: Base words -- elect, vote, inform, search, represent
How many words can you create that have the above words as base words?
Example: Elect- election, elective, elector, electoral, re-election
https://whatelse.pbwiki.com/Election-Project
View one daily as time permits, completing information on election process by 10/30
Video: Presidential Elections; discuss and notes
Scholastic Action: p. 19-21 -- What are the platforms of each candidate; Target Notes
Focus on Issues Part of Project for voting 10/23 and 10/29:
MSNBC Issues in Brief CRT notes)
Tuesday, October 21 Entry: MSNBC Issues in Brief (Target and CRT notes)
Handout: Weekly Reader McCain/Obama Issues; Venn diagram.
Scholastic Magazine: Issues
End: Isses (CRT notes);
Homework T or W: Share issues with family; Be ready to share your opinion (CRT)
Daily Reflection: What did I do? What are your sources? I learned that... My thoughts on the candidates are...
Wednesday, Oct 22 Entry: Clear areas for Domestic Violence Presentation
Thursday October 23
Library
Weekly Reader Vote
Introduction Statement;
First Paragraph: Explain one candidate's issues;
Second Paragraph: Explain the other candidate's issues;
Third Paragraph: Explain similarities of the two candidates;
Summary Statement
Format 2:
Introduction Statement;
First Paragraph: Explain one candidate's issues;
Second Paragraph: Explain similarities of the two candidates;
Third Paragraph: Explain the other candidate's issues;
Summary Statement
OR, Format 3 (if you are expressing an opinion on your choice of candidate):
Introductory Statement;
First Paragraph: Explain similarities of the two candidates;
Second Paragraph: Explain the issues of the candidate you do not agree with;
Third Paragraph: Explain the issues of the candidate you choose for President
Summary Statement
Daily Reflection: What did I do? What are your sources? I learned that... My thoughts on the candidates are...
Friday October 24
Research on issues (CRT or Target): Issues -- see above to continue essay.
Daily Reflection: What did I do? What are your sources? I learned that... My thoughts on the candidates are...
Monday October 27
Entry Spelling Base words:
issue, belief, part, campaign, persuade, citizen
Finish essay; choose and work on projects on issues.
EALR 1: The student understands and uses a writing process.
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, decides if multiple drafts are necessary, and explains decision.
1.4.1 Edits for conventions (see 3.3).
1.6.1 Applies understanding of the recursive nature of writing process.
Revises at any stage of process.
Edits as needed at any stage.
1.6.2 Uses collaborative skills in adapting writing process.
1.3.1 Revises text, including changing words, sentences, paragraphs, and ideas. d. Seeks and considers feedback from a variety of sources (e.g., adults, peers, community members, response groups). e. Records feedback using writing group procedure (e.g., partner reads writer’s work aloud, and writer notes possible revision). f. Evaluates and justifies the choice to use feedback in revisions (e.g., “I don’t want to change this because …”). g. Revises typographic devices (e.g., bullets, numbered lists) to clarify text and to meet requirements of technical writing forms (e.g., lab reports, graphs).
3.2.1 Applies understanding that different audiences and purposes affect writer’s voice. Writes with a clearly defined voice appropriate to audience.
Research for Election Knowledge; Daily Journals --
Goal: Daily Reflections on research to understand election process and candidate issues to make an informed choice
What issues are important to you? Which issues are important to you and our country?
The Economy? Energy? The Environment? Health Care? Taxes? Iraq? Afghanistan? Security?
https://whatelse.pbwiki.com/Election-Project
Search the Weekly Reader site (http://www.weeklyreader.com/election/)for information on the issues.
Scholastic Issues Pages
Chart: http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/indepth/election2008/games/candidates_stand/issues.htm
Game: http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/indepth/election2008/games/candidates_stand/
MSNBC Issues in BriefMonday October 20
Entry: Base words -- elect, vote, inform, search, represent
How many words can you create that have the above words as base words?
Example: Elect- election, elective, elector, electoral, re-election
https://whatelse.pbwiki.com/Election-Project
View one daily as time permits, completing information on election process by 10/30
Video: Presidential Elections; discuss and notes
Scholastic Action: p. 19-21 -- What are the platforms of each candidate; Target Notes
Focus on Issues Part of Project for voting 10/23 and 10/29:
MSNBC Issues in Brief CRT notes)
Tuesday, October 21 Entry: MSNBC Issues in Brief (Target and CRT notes)
Handout: Weekly Reader McCain/Obama Issues; Venn diagram.
Scholastic Magazine: Issues
End: Isses (CRT notes);
Homework T or W: Share issues with family; Be ready to share your opinion (CRT)
Daily Reflection: What did I do? What are your sources? I learned that... My thoughts on the candidates are...
Wednesday, Oct 22 Entry: Clear areas for Domestic Violence Presentation
Thursday October 23
Library
Weekly Reader Vote
What are the important transitions?
Read in your Classroom Texts--
Blue Write Source, pages 472-473
Black Write Source 2000 page 106
Yellow Ginn English page 324-32
Assignment:
Use transitions to write to compare the issues of the two candidates. You may express your opinion and include the comparison of facts to prove your opinion.
Prewriting: Venn Diagram
Use one of the essay formats provided in class.
Introduction Statement;
First Paragraph: Explain one candidate's issues;
Second Paragraph: Explain the other candidate's issues;
Third Paragraph: Explain similarities of the two candidates;
Summary Statement
Format 2:
Introduction Statement;
First Paragraph: Explain one candidate's issues;
Second Paragraph: Explain similarities of the two candidates;
Third Paragraph: Explain the other candidate's issues;
Summary Statement
OR, Format 3 (if you are expressing an opinion on your choice of candidate):
Introductory Statement;
First Paragraph: Explain similarities of the two candidates;
Second Paragraph: Explain the issues of the candidate you do not agree with;
Third Paragraph: Explain the issues of the candidate you choose for President
Summary Statement
Daily Reflection: What did I do? What are your sources? I learned that... My thoughts on the candidates are...
Friday October 24
Research on issues (CRT or Target): Issues -- see above to continue essay.
Daily Reflection: What did I do? What are your sources? I learned that... My thoughts on the candidates are...
Monday October 27
Entry Spelling Base words:
issue, belief, part, campaign, persuade, citizen
Finish essay; choose and work on projects on issues.
+++++++++++++++++++
Essential Academic Learning RequirementsEALR 1: The student understands and uses a writing process.
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, decides if multiple drafts are necessary, and explains decision.
1.4.1 Edits for conventions (see 3.3).
1.6.1 Applies understanding of the recursive nature of writing process.
Revises at any stage of process.
Edits as needed at any stage.
1.6.2 Uses collaborative skills in adapting writing process.
1.3.1 Revises text, including changing words, sentences, paragraphs, and ideas. d. Seeks and considers feedback from a variety of sources (e.g., adults, peers, community members, response groups). e. Records feedback using writing group procedure (e.g., partner reads writer’s work aloud, and writer notes possible revision). f. Evaluates and justifies the choice to use feedback in revisions (e.g., “I don’t want to change this because …”). g. Revises typographic devices (e.g., bullets, numbered lists) to clarify text and to meet requirements of technical writing forms (e.g., lab reports, graphs).
3.2.1 Applies understanding that different audiences and purposes affect writer’s voice. Writes with a clearly defined voice appropriate to audience.
October 14-October 20
Monday No school Tuesday Oct 14
Entry: Work on projects.
Peer feedback -- process
https://whatelse.pbwiki.com/Peer-Conferences
Wednesday October 15
Entry: How could you use the techniques learned last week for a science project?
Ms. Covington Feather Circle
If time, continue and finalize projects using checklist.
Thursday October 16
Library
Election Project Intro https://whatelse.pbwiki.com/Election-Project
What do you know about the election process?
Friday October 17 Entry: How is president elected?
Review: Student Expectations
Monday October 20
Entry: Base words -- elect, vote, inform, search, represent
How many words can you create that have the above words as base words?
Example: Elect- election, elective, elector, electorial, re-election
https://whatelse.pbwiki.com/Election-Project
View one daily as time permits, completing information on election process by 10/30
Video: Presidential Elections; discuss and notes
Video: Voting, Democracy, Primaries and Causcuses
Focus on Issues Part of Project for voting 10/23 and 10/29
Handout: Scholastic Action, pages 19-21. Venn Diagram: Who are the candidates?
Issues: Compare and Discuss. Target Notes organizer.
Which issues are important to you:
The Economy? Energy? The Environment? Health Care? Taxes? Iraq? Afghanistan? Security?
View the issues of your choice for each candidate. Take notes. Share at home for tomorrow's discussion. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26424187/
Entry: Work on projects.
Peer feedback -- process
https://whatelse.pbwiki.com/Peer-Conferences
Wednesday October 15
Entry: How could you use the techniques learned last week for a science project?
Ms. Covington Feather Circle
If time, continue and finalize projects using checklist.
Thursday October 16
Library
Election Project Intro https://whatelse.pbwiki.com/Election-Project
What do you know about the election process?
Friday October 17 Entry: How is president elected?
Review: Student Expectations
Monday October 20
Entry: Base words -- elect, vote, inform, search, represent
How many words can you create that have the above words as base words?
Example: Elect- election, elective, elector, electorial, re-election
https://whatelse.pbwiki.com/Election-Project
View one daily as time permits, completing information on election process by 10/30
Video: Presidential Elections; discuss and notes
Video: Voting, Democracy, Primaries and Causcuses
Focus on Issues Part of Project for voting 10/23 and 10/29
Handout: Scholastic Action, pages 19-21. Venn Diagram: Who are the candidates?
Issues: Compare and Discuss. Target Notes organizer.
Which issues are important to you:
The Economy? Energy? The Environment? Health Care? Taxes? Iraq? Afghanistan? Security?
View the issues of your choice for each candidate. Take notes. Share at home for tomorrow's discussion. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26424187/
Week of October 6 - October 14
Note: No School Monday October 13
Mon Oct 6
Entry: Read over and revise your self-portrait:
Who Are You: http://whatelse.pbwiki.com/Who-Are-You
Identifying Commonalities Part 1 Identifying Commonalities in the book’s descriptions
I am made of ________.
Text about yourself (hobbies, facts, factoids)
Did you know?
Sketch (with graphics related to your written text).
Share.
Part 2 --- identify commonalities in your team following the pattern in the book Part 3 -- publication and art work
Tues Oct 7
Entry: What have you learned about your team members? What surprised you?
Who Are You Review: http://whatelse.pbwiki.com/Who-Are-You
What’s done so far? How to revise:
Review of:
Audience and purpose --- word choice (verbs/nouns) and vocabulary
Voice --- connotation/detonation; alliteration, simile, metaphor, symbols
Wed Oct 8
Entry: What vivid verbs did you include? What similes? What symbols?
Share. Continue process. Teacher monitor and feedback.
Thursday Oct 9
Library
Read new books.
Friday Oct 10 Class meeting and continue project. If time, move to election process (review candidates)
Monday No school Tuesday Oct 14
Entry: Work on projects.
Peer feedback -- process
https://whatelse.pbwiki.com/Peer-Conferences
Wednesday October 15
Entry: How could you use the techniques learned last week for a science project?
Continue and finalize projects using checklist.
Mon Oct 6
Entry: Read over and revise your self-portrait:
Who Are You: http://whatelse.pbwiki.com/Who-Are-You
Identifying Commonalities Part 1 Identifying Commonalities in the book’s descriptions
I am made of ________.
Text about yourself (hobbies, facts, factoids)
Did you know?
Sketch (with graphics related to your written text).
Share.
Part 2 --- identify commonalities in your team following the pattern in the book Part 3 -- publication and art work
Tues Oct 7
Entry: What have you learned about your team members? What surprised you?
Who Are You Review: http://whatelse.pbwiki.com/Who-Are-You
What’s done so far? How to revise:
Review of:
Audience and purpose --- word choice (verbs/nouns) and vocabulary
Voice --- connotation/detonation; alliteration, simile, metaphor, symbols
Wed Oct 8
Entry: What vivid verbs did you include? What similes? What symbols?
Share. Continue process. Teacher monitor and feedback.
Thursday Oct 9
Library
Read new books.
Friday Oct 10 Class meeting and continue project. If time, move to election process (review candidates)
Monday No school Tuesday Oct 14
Entry: Work on projects.
Peer feedback -- process
https://whatelse.pbwiki.com/Peer-Conferences
Wednesday October 15
Entry: How could you use the techniques learned last week for a science project?
Continue and finalize projects using checklist.
Week of September 30 - October 6
Monday Sep 29
Finalize Publication of Letter
Final revise and review and publish of document online (use checklist)
Tuesday Sep 30
W8: Reflections on Learning
What did you learn about:
audience
purpose
leads
key words
persuasive strategies
elaboration
prewriting
drafting
revising
editing
peer review
self-review
note-taking
citations
plagiarism
Wednesday Oct 1 Parent Student Teacher Conferences
Thursday Oct 2
Library.
Student compacts.
Discuss and revise letters, if needed.
Friday Oct 3
Who Are You: Forming Collaborative Teams
Identifying Commonalities in the book’s descriptions
http://whatelse.pbwiki.com/Who-Are-You
Form Teams; read book. Create a list of your own descriptions and a sketch of yourself.
What are you made of?
Identifying Commonalities Part 1
I am made of _______.
Text of facts about yourself.
Did you know?
Sketch
Mon Oct 6
Entry: Read over and revise your self-portrait:
Who Are You:
Identifying Commonalities Part 1 Identifying Commonalities in the book’s descriptions
I am made of ________.
Text about yourself (hobbies, facts, factoids)
Did you know?
Sketch (with graphics related to your written text).
Share.
Part 2 --- identify commonalities in your team following the pattern in the book
Part 3 -- publication and art work
Finalize Publication of Letter
Final revise and review and publish of document online (use checklist)
Tuesday Sep 30
W8: Reflections on Learning
What did you learn about:
audience
purpose
leads
key words
persuasive strategies
elaboration
prewriting
drafting
revising
editing
peer review
self-review
note-taking
citations
plagiarism
Wednesday Oct 1 Parent Student Teacher Conferences
Thursday Oct 2
Library.
Student compacts.
Discuss and revise letters, if needed.
Friday Oct 3
Who Are You: Forming Collaborative Teams
Identifying Commonalities in the book’s descriptions
http://whatelse.pbwiki.com/Who-Are-You
Form Teams; read book. Create a list of your own descriptions and a sketch of yourself.
What are you made of?
Identifying Commonalities Part 1
I am made of _______.
Text of facts about yourself.
Did you know?
Sketch
Mon Oct 6
Entry: Read over and revise your self-portrait:
Who Are You:
Identifying Commonalities Part 1 Identifying Commonalities in the book’s descriptions
I am made of ________.
Text about yourself (hobbies, facts, factoids)
Did you know?
Sketch (with graphics related to your written text).
Share.
Part 2 --- identify commonalities in your team following the pattern in the book
Part 3 -- publication and art work
9/29 R E P Revise, Edit, Publish
Peer review.
Edit to perfection and to following every part of the directions on the blue submission form.
Publish tomorrow!
What is required for our letter?
Read your comments. Finalize your work. Use the checklist. Peer review. Enjoy your learning.
Edit to perfection and to following every part of the directions on the blue submission form.
Publish tomorrow!
What is required for our letter?
We know how to:
Write a headline.
Write key words.
Write a lead statement.
Write a persuasive essay that starts with your lead statement and good questions. Explains in at least two paragraphs what your concerns are, including your solution. Ends with a question or request for the next president to complete your suggestions.
Write a headline.
Write key words.
Write a lead statement.
Write a persuasive essay that starts with your lead statement and good questions. Explains in at least two paragraphs what your concerns are, including your solution. Ends with a question or request for the next president to complete your suggestions.
The Fine Print
Read your comments. Finalize your work. Use the checklist. Peer review. Enjoy your learning.
Letters to the President: Writing to the Future Project Checklist
Requirements
For Google Docs
__ Did I write only in the white areas?
__ Did I write a catchy headline?
__ Did I choose up to three keywords, separated by commas, for your piece to help readers find your piece by topic.
__ Did I write a strong verb lead-- no more than 75 words to summarize your main point and catch your readers' interest?
__ Did I write my pseudonym? (Code Name)
__ Did I complete my letter to the president in the correct area-- begin with the first sentence of the body of the letter & continue to the end?
__ Did I double space BETWEEN paragraphs?
For Wiki
__ Did I write my headline as title?
__ Did I start essay with my strong verb lead?
__ Did I include questions at the beginning?
__ Did I complete my letter to the president?
__ Did I comment positively on someone else’s letter?
Content of Letter
__ Does my letter start with a lead statement?
__ Does my letter beginning also include questions?
__ Does my letter explain my concerns?
__ Does my letter explain my concerns with __ examples, __ statistics, __ experts, or __ anecdote?
__ Does my letter explain my solution for the president?
__ Does my letter end with a question to ask the president to implement (do) my solution?
__ Are the ideas written in my own words?
__ Did I include sources for my statistics or quotes?
__ Did I include the name of article in my letter? or
__ Did I include a footnote at the end of the letter?
Style of Letter
__ Did I use strong verbs?
__ Did I use different lengths of sentences?
__ Did I start my sentences in different ways?
__ Did I elaborate with details, examples, evidence, experiences, explanations?
__ Did I use persuasive strategies (bandwagon, experts, anecdotes, rhetorical questions, statistics)?
__ Did I have an introduction? (lead statement; questions)
__ Did I have a conclusion? (ask the president to implement my solution)
Edit of letter
__ Did I read my letter over WORD BY WORD to make sure I did not miss any words or use the wrong words?
__ Did I read my letter over again WORD BY WORD to check the spelling of every word?
__ Did I read my letter over again to make sure I found the ends of sentences and did not write run-on sentences?
__ Did I use the correct punctuation?
__ Did I use correct capitalization?
__ Did I write in paragraphs?
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