10/26/09 - 11/9/09

Week Focus:


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

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

Focus:

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

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

Organize: Ideas/Arguments/Rebuttals

Goal: Learn Debate: Gather evidence, organize evidence for arguments




Mon 10/26

Where I’m From Final draft (ARMS-- Move, Substitute)

Eracism project -- Video examples/podcast example



Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Mon (no school) Tues

10/27, 28, 29, 30; 11/2, 11/3 11/4 11/5


See our Eracism Project for Reading and Writing Lessons

Debate: Do differences make us stronger?

Lessons here. Debate: 11/3 and 11/5


Tues 10/27

Where I’m From Final draft (ARMS-- Move, Substitute)

Eracism project -- format and terms


Wed 10/28

Eracism project -- arguments

Practice


Thursday 10/29

Eracism project -evidence



Friday 10/30 11/3

Fine tune debate; practice in teams


11/3, 4, 5


RIT goals

Organize for conferences: I used to, but now I....

Best work/Need to improve


11/9 Mon

Power Write Test

Photography Essay

Photography Tips



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.

10/20/09 - 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.

10/6/09 - 10/13/09

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





Monday 10/5 10/6 10/7
C: Own goal
S:
Figurative Language Brosters -- Assignment 1


10/8
Library
Figurative Language Brosters -- Assignment 1
Read


10/9
Topic Where I’m From

Prewrite Strategies: Freewrite, web, list, graphic organizer, timeline
Drafting Strategies: Organize notes from prewrite -- number/color/
start in middle

I: Prewrite and Draft

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

http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Revision


10/13 No School 10/14
http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Revision
ARMS Revision: Add, Remove, Move, Substitute
Models 1 and 2
Revise own poem


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.

9/28/09-10/5/09

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





Tues 9/29

Notebook, Folder, CSI checklists -- Goals

Table of Contents

WASL review: persuasion and expository review

Into: Where I’m From -- timeline/snapshots/images prewriting/draft


Wed 9/30 and Thurs 10/1

Writing Pilot Test



Friday 10/2
Memorial for Yogi

Monday 10/5 10/6 10/7
C: Own goal
S:
Figurative Language Brosters -- Assignment 1



10/8
Topic Where I’m From

Prewrite Strategies: Freewrite, web, list, graphic organizer, timeline
Drafting Strategies: Organize notes from prewrite -- number/color/
start in middle

I: Prewrite and 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



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


09/08/09 - 09/21/09

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: 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)