What Else 6 Writing: 2009

11/30/09 - 12/7/09

Week Focus:
Goal: Fluency

http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Revision
http://write.nsdeagles.org/home/assignments/workshop-expectations/workshop-lessons/sentence-fluency-lessons

Gerunds

Infinitives

Prepositional Phrases

Complex Sentences

Transitions

Review Paragraph Structure
http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Thankful

Writing Process Evaluation

Focus:

Sentence Fluency

http://write.nsdeagles.org/lesson-links/sentence-fluency

11/30

Power Write

Complex Sentences

BWS 444 and 600 Review

Sentence Fluency: Concluding Sentence with transitions

12/1

Draft complete paragraph, revising starred sentences as necessary so the paragraph makes sense.

12/2

Review Paragraph Structure: I AM THANKFUL

Draft own paragraph

12/3

Stars and wishes share and discuss

Sentences Fluency Paragraph Revision of details

12/4

Finish Revision

Partner Share/Revise

Sentence Fluency Revision -- strong verbs/nifty nouns -- transitions

12/7

Finish Revision

Partner Share/Revise Use Rubric

Final revision and Publish

12/8

Create a lesson for Grade 7 students to use sentence fluency. How would you help them learn?

Eliminate Dead Verbs

Upcoming Lessons: Eliminate Dead Verbs

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
1.3.1 Revises text, including changing words, sentences, paragraphs, and ideas.
· Uses effective revision tools or strategies (e.g., reading draft out loud, checking sentence beginnings, expanding sentences, using an electronic or other thesaurus).

Component 1.4: Edits text. W

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

3.1.1 Analyzes ideas, selects a narrow topic, and elaborates using specific details and/or examples.

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

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

11/23/09 - 11/30/09

Week Focus:
Goal: Fluency

http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Revision
http://write.nsdeagles.org/home/assignments/workshop-expectations/workshop-lessons/sentence-fluency-lessons

Gerunds

Infinitives

Prepositional Phrases

Complex Sentences

Transitions

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

Writing Process Evaluation

Focus:

Sentence Fluency

http://write.nsdeagles.org/lesson-links/sentence-fluency

11/23
Follow lessons at site on Sentence Fluency to learn
Complex Sentences (BWS 444 and 600)

New Journal Notebooks

11/24
Personalize Notebooks
Things I’m Thankful for

11/25 Early Dismissal

11/30
Power Write
Complex Sentences
BWS 444 and 600 Review
Sentence Fluency: Concluding Sentence with transitions

Upcoming Lessons: Eliminate Dead Verbs

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

11/16/09 - 11/23/09

Week Focus:
Goal: Fluency

http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Revision
http://write.nsdeagles.org/home/assignments/workshop-expectations/workshop-lessons/sentence-fluency-lessons

Gerunds

Infinitives

Prepositional Phrases

Complex Sentences

Transitions

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

Writing Process Evaluation

Focus:

Sentence Fluency

http://write.nsdeagles.org/lesson-links/sentence-fluency

11/16
Science Vocabulary/WSU scientists
Sentence Fluency

11/17 Possessive Apostrophes page 446
Sentence Fluency

11/18 Possessive Apostrophes page 443
Sentence Fluency: Gerunds

11/19 Sentence Fluency: Infinitives

11/20 Ginn 102; Computer Edit Tips

11/23
Follow lessons at site on Sentence Fluency to learn
Complex Sentences (BWS 444 and 600)

New Journal Notebooks

Final Draft of Where I’m From --- revise and edit.

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

11/09/09 - 11/16/09

Week Focus:
Prewriting Ideas -- gathering, writing, organizing, revising for draft
Drafting and Revising-- ARMS: Add, Remove, Move, Substitute
Goal: Fluency
Figurative Language -- revision strategies (ARMS)

http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Revision
http://write.nsdeagles.org/home/assignments/workshop-expectations/workshop-lessons/sentence-fluency-lessons

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

Writing Process Evaluation

Organize and Practice for conferences
Veterans Day Work: Research, Art, Poetry
Prewrite -- research/draw/notes
Draft -- poem/paragraph
Connect symbol/research --- draft/ARMS revise
http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Armed-Forces

Prewrite Thank you poem
Draft
ARMS Revision
Final

11/9
Prewrite Thank you poem
Draft
ARMS Revision
Final

11/10
Practice / Share Veterans Writing

11/11 Veterans Day

11/12

Science Vocabulary/WSU scientists

11/13

Science Vocabulary/WSU scientists

11/16

Science Vocabulary/WSU scientists

Sentence Fluency

Strong Verbs -- Eliminate Dead Verbs

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

11/3/09 - 11/9/09

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

Writing Process Evaluation

Organize and Practice for conferences
Veterans Day Work: Research, Art, Poetry
Prewrite -- research/draw/notes
Draft -- poem/paragraph
Connect symbol/research --- draft/ARMS revise
http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Armed-Forces

Prewrite Thank you poem
Draft
ARMS Revision
Final

Mon 11/2 Teacher Day

11/3

Power Write Veterans Day
What is Veterans Day
Who is a Veteran
Why is it important to celebrate Veterans Day

Organize and Practice for conferences

Veterans Day Work: Research, Art,
Prewrite -- research/draw/notes

11/4
Power Write Veterans Day
What is Veterans Day
Who is a Veteran
Why is it important to celebrate Veterans Day

Organize and Practice for conferences

Veterans Day Work: Research, Art,
Prewrite -- research/draw/notesDraft -- poem/paragraph
Connect symbol/research --- draft/ARMS revise

11/5
Organize and Practice for conferences
Connect symbol/research --- draft/ARMS revise

11/6 Student/Parent/Teacher Conferences

11/9
Prewrite Thank you poem
Draft
ARMS Revision
Final

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

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

3.1.1 Analyzes ideas, selects a narrow topic, and elaborates using specific details and/or examples.

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

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

10/26/09 - 11/3/09

http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Revision

Writing Process Evaluation

Mon 10/26

Write Source

Own Writing-- finish Where I’m From

Cover letter

Tues 10/27

Write Source

Own Writing-- finish Where I’m From

Cover letter

READ: Apostrophes, page 27

Wed 10/28

READ 20-21 Simile/Metaphor

Thurs 10/29

READ: Narrative Paragraph -- Review ARMS/NN/VV/!/~ etch

Goals: RIT in Language

I used to, but now I

Best work/Need to improve

Fri 10/30

Finish Goals:

READ: Zombie Haiku

Mon 11/2 Teacher Day 11/3

Power Write

Organize and Practice for conferences

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

10/20/09 - 10/26/09

http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Revision

Writing Process Evaluation

Tues 10/20
ARMS Review
Where I’m From revision and final draft

Wed 10/21
Power Writing

1.Re-read and choose a power writing you have already completed.
2. Prewrite more ideas on that topic.
3. Decide if it will be paragraphs (fact or nonfiction) or poetry.
4. Decide who would like to read it later.
5. Organize. Use highlighters to highlight the best parts of your prewriting. Number them in the order that makes sense for your reader.
6. Draft. (double space; do not write on back)

Workshop: Use your ARMS to revise your draft.
Add, Remove, Move, Substitute

Thurs 10/22
ARMS: Revise your draft. Write your strategy in the margins and underline your revision.
Review requirements and what students have done
Cover letter and example

Fri 10/23
Sub Day

Monday 10/26
Power Write
Write Source
Art for drafts

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

10/14/09 - 10/19/09

http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Revision

Writing Process Evaluation

Wed 10/14
Power Writing
Organize folders/Table of Contents
Writing Process Evaluation
Writing Prompts and Genre

Thurs 10/15

1.Re-read and choose a power writing you have already completed.
2. Prewrite more ideas on that topic.
3. Decide if it will be paragraphs (fact or nonfiction) or poetry.
4. Decide who would like to read it later.
5. Organize. Use highlighters to highlight the best parts of your prewriting. Number them in the order that makes sense for your reader.
6. Draft. (double space; do not write on back)

Workshop: Use your ARMS to revise your draft.
Add, Remove, Move, Substitute

Fri 10/16
ARMS: Revise your draft. Write your strategy in the margins and underline your revision.
Workshop

Mon 10/19
Power Write
Review requirements and what students have done
Cover letter and example

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

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.

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

10/6/09 - 10/13/09

http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Revision

Mon 10/5
S: Revision techniques: ARMS 1,2, Add
http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Revision

Tues 10/6
Revise poem; Strategy: ARMS
ARMS: A: ADD 3 to your writing
Add for C:
2 strong verbs *
2 precise nouns !
2 instances of alliteration or consonance ~

Activity Packet: Grammar 1 I

Wed 10/7
Power Write
Nouns page 408
Review: prepositional phrases --look for in poem
Own writing and conferences

Thurs 10/8
Revise poem; Strategy: ARMS
ARMS: R: Remove
Add, Remove in your own poem.
Genre Writing Prompts

Friday 10/9
Goal and Reflections -- cover letter
Revise poem; Strategy: ARMS
ARMS: M: Move -- Move in your poem
Vocabulary
Prewrite
Draft
Revision
Prepositional phrase

Mon 10/12 No School Tues 10/13

Revise poem; Strategy: ARMS
ARMS: S: Substitute

Add, Remove, Move, Substitute in own poem

Stars and Wishes

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

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.

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

9/28/09-10/5/09

http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Revision

Tues 9/29
Notebook, Folder, CSI checklists -- goals
Table of Contents

Strengthen:
Where I’m From
Prewrite Strategies review: Freewrite, web, list, graphic organizer,
Introduce: timeline

Wed 9/30
S:
Poetic Form: phrases -- short lines
Drafting Strategies: Organize notes from prewrite -- number/color/start in middle

Thursday 10/1
S: Stars and Wishes -- peer sharing

Fri 10/2
Writing Strategy:

Draw then write: Create an image of memories for a person important to you, then write about it for that person

Mon 10/5
S: Revision techniques: ARMS--Add, Remove, Move, Substitute parts 1,2
http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Revision

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

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.

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

9/22/09 - 9/28/09

Week Focus:

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: Prewrite/Draft on one of your ABCs or 50/51

S: Notebooks, CSI, Folders; Power Write -- what and why;
I: Edit favorite part

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

Intro: Where I’m From --- listen and list

Wed 9/23
Pow Wow

Thurs 9/24
Notebook, Folder, CSI checklists
Continue: Where I’m From
Sample/Ideas discussion; Timeline
Think in terms of snapshots

Fri No School Mon Teacher Training No School
Tues 9/29
Notebook, Folder, CSI checklists
Table of Contents

Snapshot technique
Where I’m From -- draft
Where I’m From -- techniques

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.

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:
Wiki Etiquette
Start Page: Ms. Edwards
Assignments and Links
http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Team-Roles-Intro
Why are we here Google Doc
http://nespelemeagles.pbworks.com/President-Speaks-to-Kids

Wed 9/9
Writing pretest

Thurs 9/10

C: Write goal and do entry: In five years, I want to be...
S: 5Bs of Internet -- signature required
I: Power Write

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: Can you find a topic to write about? Where? How do you start writing?

S: Review Goal: Prewrite in web, list, or free-write, then re-read and number to organize your ideas before drafting.
Draw to write: Your favorite place; X five places and label; prewrite, reread, number.
I: Draft

Sub Mon 9/14 Tues 9/15 Wed 9/16

Thurs 9/17 Constitution Day
Why important? What is it? How did we get it?

Fri 9/18
C: Write goal and entry: Alphabet list of things you know about.
S and 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)

I: Prewrite/Draft on one of your ABCs

Mon 9/21

C: Prewrite/Draft on one of your ABCs or 50/51
S: Power Write -- what and why;
I: Circle best power write; re-read, number; rewrite with more details

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? Goal: Prewrite in web, list, or free-write, then re-read and number to organize your ideas before drafting.
I: Poster discussion-- “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,
Check:
Ideas? Strategy? Organized? Proofread?
Survey: http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Survey-AS

Thurs 9/3

C: Meet in the middle, Yes's, Why here?* Survey-AS -- http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Survey-AS

S: Discuss "Did you follow 'write to a topic' procedure?" How did you add to your ideas today-- what kinds of things did you add or change? Strategies. Group at Google Docs: http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AQsuI822sR10ZGZqYmJuc2JfMTA0ZDRubjd6Z3E&hl=en

Poster discussion: Cat in a fishbowl; fish outside looking in
Add to your ideas for "Why are you here?"
I: Prompt--- Use strategies for gathering, writing, revising ideas.
Learn Google Docs
Ideas? Strategies? Organized? Revise? Strategies? Proofread?

Fri 9/4

C: Reading Graphs: What facts do you know from our survey? How do you know?
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

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.
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

I: complete google docs

Monday Labor Day
Tuesday 9/8

C: Complete Morning work and/or Obama discussion: What did you find interesting about your morning activity(Obama speech or the activity you chose)?
http://nespelemeagles.pbworks.com/President-Speaks-to-Kids

S: Power Write -- topics provided

I: Class work on Google Contract Why here and how behave.

May 27 - June 12

Six Traits:
Ideas -- prewriting
Ideas -- draft
Organization --paragraphs, beginnings, endings - find in your paper
Organization and Word Choice --Names/Verbs/Emotion -- see revision tips
Sentence Fluency -- Length/Structure
Voice -- attitude appropriate for audience and purpose
Edit -- punctuation/spelling/ grammar, etc.

End of Year Assignments:

Essays from Junior Scholastic and Science World.

Day 1: Read article. Take notes-- main idea/details -- own experience; own or text example; suggestion for solution or future; Gist Statement

Day 2: Draft --Thesis (Gist Statement)
Three Ideas explaining gist statement with three details each, each in a paragraph -- using transitions between and in paragraphs:
Topic sentence (no because)
1. Idea
a. idea to explain.
b. idea example/experience
c. idea suggestion/example/experience
Concluding Sentence

Day 3: Final Draft -- Paragraphs/transitions --
1-Gist/Thesis
2-Idea 1
3-Idea 2
4-Idea 3
5- Conclusion -- Gist and Suggestion/Question

Wed 5/27
Letters to Gary Martin; If time -- Day 1 of News research

Thurs 5/28
Day 1 of News research

Fri 5/29

Math Madness or Day 1 Notes/Analysis/Gist
Day 2 Draft

Mon 5/1

Share drafts and revise

Tues 5/2 Day 3: Revise/transitions/ Final

Wed 5/3 Power Write; Project Final

Thurs 5/4 Power Write; Project Final and Share

Fri 5/5 Homeroom

Mon 5/8 Pow Wow

Tues 5/9 Homeroom

Wed 5/10 Homeroom

Thurs 5/11 Picnic

Fri 5/12 Awards

Six Traits:
Ideas -- prewriting
Ideas -- draft
Organization --paragraphs, beginnings, endings - find in your paper
Organization and Word Choice --Names/Verbs/Emotion -- see revision tips
Sentence Fluency -- Length/Structure
Voice -- attitude appropriate for audience and purpose
Edit -- punctuation/spelling/ grammar, etc.

Essays from Junior Scholastic and Science World.

Day 1: Read article.
Take notes--
main idea/details --
own experience;
own or text example;
suggestion for solution or future;
Gist Statement

Day 2: Draft --Thesis (Gist Statement)
Three Ideas explaining gist statement with three details each, each in a paragraph -- using transitions between and in paragraphs:

Three paragraphs with transitions in this format:
Topic sentence (no because)
1. Idea
a. idea to explain.
b. idea example/experience
c. idea suggestion/example/experience
Concluding Sentence

Day 3: Final Draft -- Paragraphs/transitions --5 paragraphs
1-Gist/Thesis
2-Idea 1
3-Idea 2
4-Idea 3
5- Conclusion -- Gist and Suggestion/Question

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.
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 — adding transitions; second reading — deleting unnecessary details; third reading — identifying areas where evidence is lacking and adding relevant information). Evaluates and uses feedback (e.g., “I’ll use the word transformation to improve my word choice.”).

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. -- organize, lead, end, transitions

3.2.1 Applies understanding that different audiences and purposes affect writer’s voice.

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

Fourth Quarter Requirements
http://whatelse.pbwiki.com/Genre-Expectations
http://whatelse.pbwiki.com/Revision-Tips-2
http://eagleviews.pbwiki.com/The-News-Project
http://whatelse.pbworks.com/W-Requirements
http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Wednesday-Writing-Reflections
http://eagleviews.pbworks.com/Easy-Essays

http://eagleviews.pbwiki.com/Story-Log
http://eagleviews.pbwiki.com/Grade-6-Writers
Lead; Lead Examples and Rules

http://eagleviews.pbwiki.com

End of Year Assignments:

Essays from Junior Scholastic and Science World.

Day 1: Read article. Take notes-- main idea/details -- own experience; own or text example; suggestion for solution or future; Gist Statement

Day 2: Draft --Thesis (Gist Statement)
Three Ideas explaining gist statement with three details each, each in a paragraph -- using transitions between and in paragraphs:
Topic sentence (no because)
1. Idea
a. idea to explain.
b. idea example/experience
c. idea suggestion/example/experience
Concluding Sentence

Day 3: Final Draft -- Paragraphs/transitions --
1-Gist/Thesis
2-Idea 1
3-Idea 2
4-Idea 3
5- Conclusion -- Gist and Suggestion/Question

Tuesday 5/19
Strong Verbs
Write news story

Wednesday 5/20 WASL WED TEST

Thursday 5/21
Checklist:
First 30 words: Lead/Verb What/where/When
Who
Details
Kicker (quote or question)

Friday 5/22
Sunflower Festival

Monday 5/25 Holiday
Tuesday 5/26
Essay focus Day 1: Notes

Six Traits:
Ideas -- prewriting
Ideas -- draft
Organization --paragraphs, beginnings, endings - find in your paper
Organization and Word Choice --Names/Verbs/Emotion -- see revision tips
Sentence Fluency -- Length/Structure
Voice -- attitude appropriate for audience and purpose
Edit -- punctuation/spelling/ grammar, etc.

Essays from Junior Scholastic and Science World.

Day 1: Read article.
Take notes--
main idea/details --
own experience;
own or text example;
suggestion for solution or future;
Gist Statement

Day 2: Draft --Thesis (Gist Statement)
Three Ideas explaining gist statement with three details each, each in a paragraph -- using transitions between and in paragraphs:

Three paragraphs with transitions in this format:
Topic sentence (no because)
1. Idea
a. idea to explain.
b. idea example/experience
c. idea suggestion/example/experience
Concluding Sentence

Day 3: Final Draft -- Paragraphs/transitions --5 paragraphs
1-Gist/Thesis
2-Idea 1
3-Idea 2
4-Idea 3
5- Conclusion -- Gist and Suggestion/Question

Resources for News Writing:

Review figurative language

Links

Presentation
Eagle Views News Blog

Make-up Tasks

Sign up for stories. Write/Type Questions (neat); Start appointments

Wiki work on drafts (see story options and story planning-- in resources above)

Share and comment --- feedback teacher and peers on stories

Teams (writers, designers, editors, graphics, proofreader) for proofreading/revising formed.

Confer with teacher for individual lessons on: leads, headlines, pyramid, 5ws, questioning, interview review, passes, strong verbs --- document on CSI sheet

Think and write:

What is your story?
Who will you interview?
What are your questions?
Write how you will ask them to be interviewed.

May 12 - May 18

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

Fourth Quarter Requirements
http://whatelse.pbwiki.com/Genre-Expectations
http://whatelse.pbwiki.com/Revision-Tips-2
http://eagleviews.pbwiki.com/The-News-Project
http://whatelse.pbworks.com/W-Requirements
http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Wednesday-Writing-Reflections

http://eagleviews.pbwiki.com/Story-Log
http://eagleviews.pbwiki.com/Grade-6-Writers
Lead; Lead Examples and Rules

http://eagleviews.pbwiki.com

Review figurative language

Links

Presentation
Eagle Views News Blog

Optional (4 days)
Article notes from JS -- turn in to newstory from notes/organizer

Monday 5/11
Softball game: most students at game.
Power Writing
Figurative Language Game

Tuesday 5/12
Power Writing
Figurative Language Game
Review: root digging article as homework--share and discuss how to turn in to news story

Wednesday 5/13 WASL WED Reflection

Review: root digging article as homework--share and discuss how to turn in to news story

Thursday 5/14
Owhi Lake Day

Friday 5/15
Thank you letters
Focus -- Share leads/team reviews
Focus -- interviews, drafts, team proofreading

Monday 5/18

Focus -- interviews, drafts, team proofreading

Tasks

Sign up for stories. Write/Type Questions (neat); Start appointments

Wiki work on drafts (see story options and story planning-- in resources above)

Share and comment --- feedback teacher and peers on stories

Teams (writers, designers, editors, graphics, proofreader) for proofreading/revising formed.

Confer with teacher for individual lessons on: leads, headlines, pyramid, 5ws, questioning, interview review, passes, strong verbs --- document on CSI sheet

Think and write:

What is your story?
Who will you interview?
What are your questions?
Write how you will ask them to be interviewed.

May 5 - May 11

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

Fourth Quarter Requirements
http://whatelse.pbwiki.com/Genre-Expectations
http://whatelse.pbwiki.com/Revision-Tips-2
http://eagleviews.pbwiki.com/The-News-Project

http://eagleviews.pbwiki.com/Story-Log
http://eagleviews.pbwiki.com/Grade-6-Writers
Lead; Lead Examples and Rules

http://eagleviews.pbwiki.com

Review figurative language

Links

Presentation
Eagle Views News Blog

Tuesday 5/5
Grammar -- the dash (READ 1/09)
Focus -- Inverted pyramid -- lead/5ws/facts -- use organizer; follow rules for writing leads

Due: root digging article as homework--share.

Optional (4 days)
Article notes from JS -- turn in to newstory from notes/organizer

Wednesday 5/6
Focus -- leads and body
root digging article as homework--share.

Thursday 5/7
Grammar -- capitalization (READ 11/14)
Focus -- Share leads/team reviews
Focus -- interviews, drafts, team proofreading

Friday 5/8
no school pm

Monday 5/11

Focus -- interviews, drafts, team proofreading

Article notes from JS -- turn in to newstory from notes/organizer

April 28 - May 4

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

Fourth Quarter Requirements
http://whatelse.pbwiki.com/Genre-Expectations
http://whatelse.pbwiki.com/Revision-Tips-2
http://eagleviews.pbwiki.com/The-News-Project

http://eagleviews.pbwiki.com/Story-Log
http://eagleviews.pbwiki.com/Grade-6-Writers

http://eagleviews.pbwiki.com

Review figurative language

Links

Presentation
Eagle Views News Blog

Tuesday 4/28
Grammar -- proofread (read)
Project Work; confer with teacher

Wednesday 4/29 (may be root digging)
Read and discuss requirements ---
Grammar -- proofread (discuss and apply)
Focus -- leads and leads

Thursday 4/30
Focus -- Inverted pyramid -- lead/5ws/facts

Grammar -- punctuation (read)
Focus -- leads

Friday 5/1
Town Clean up

Monday 5/4
Grammar -- punctuation (discuss and apply)
Focus -- Share leads/team reviews

April 21 - April 27

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

Fourth Quarter Requirements
http://whatelse.pbwiki.com/Genre-Expectations
http://whatelse.pbwiki.com/Revision-Tips-2
http://eagleviews.pbwiki.com/The-News-Project

http://eagleviews.pbwiki.com/Story-Log
http://eagleviews.pbwiki.com/Grade-6-Writers

http://eagleviews.pbwiki.com

4/21, 4/22, 4/23 WASL or Homeroom

4/20, 4/24, 4/27
Sign up for stories. Write/Type Questions (neat); Start appointments

Wiki work on drafts (see story options and story planning-- in resources above)

Share and comment --- feedback teacher and peers on stories

Teams (writers, designers, editors, graphics, proofreader) for proofreading/revising formed.

Confer with teacher for individual lessons on: leads, headlines, pyramid, 5ws, questioning, interview review, passes, strong verbs --- document on CSI sheet

Think and write:

What is your story?
Who will you interview?
What are your questions?
Write how you will ask them to be interviewed.

What Else 6 Writing

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11/23/09 - 11/30/09

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11/09/09 - 11/16/09

11/3/09 - 11/9/09

10/26/09 - 11/3/09

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10/14/09 - 10/19/09

10/6/09 - 10/13/09

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