Showing posts with label sentence fluency. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sentence fluency. Show all posts

01/19/10 - 01/26/10

Gerunds
Infinitives
Prepositional Phrases
Complex Sentences
Transitions

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







Focus: Sentence Fluency and Strong Verbs
Sentence Fluency




http://write.nsdeagles.org/home/assignments/workshop-expectations/workshop-lessons/sentence-fluency-lessons


Gerunds
Infinitives
Prepositional Phrases
Complex Sentences


1/19 Power Write
Eliminate Dead Verbs


Choose two paragraphs to revise for strong verbs
Revise paragraphs for strong verbs
Revise with ARMS
Work period/conferences with teacher




1/20  and 1/21 Power Write -- Dead Verbs review; revise verbs/ARMS
Work period/conferences with teacher


1/22 Power Write--
Dead Verbs review; revise verbs/ARMS
Stars and Wishes


1/26 Power Write-- History or Science Book -- find two interesting people -- notes/paragraph -- share

1/27
Awards Project: comparative and persuasive essays


Project Assignments: Fluency paragraph and edit; fluency lesson for grade 7; Thankful paragraph and edit; changes project



Awards Project: comparative and persuasive essays



OPTIONS: Internet Safety rules for grades 4 5 6; Life of MLK;




Internet Safety Videos from netsmarz.org
Bus Safety
Walking Safety
Internet Safety-Be Safe
Know Rules
Password
Virus
Instant Message






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
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01/04/10 - 01/19/10

Gerunds
Infinitives
Prepositional Phrases
Complex Sentences
Transitions

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





Focus:



Sentence Fluency




Focus: Sentence Fluency and Strong Verbs
Sentence Fluency
http://write.nsdeagles.org/home/assignments/workshop-expectations/workshop-lessons/sentence-fluency-lessons
Gerunds
Infinitives
Prepositional Phrases
Complex Sentences






1/4 Internet Safety;-Write lesson for grade 7 on sentence fluency
1/5 1/6 1/7 Review sentence fluency; internet safety; 
1/8 Root words; possessive nouns; expanding sentences
1/11 Read requirements; Write an Internet Safety summary for grade 4 using sentence fluency strategies; Read MLK
1/12 Changes we can make unit; finish paragraphs, lessons,  and edits




Edit two paragraphs for strong verbs


1/14 changes; Dead Verbs review; finish work
1/15 Stars and Wishes of work  1:30 MLK Assembly
1/19 Awards Project: comparative and persuasive essays




Project Assignments: Fluency paragraph and edit; fluency lesson for grade 7; Thankful paragraph and edit; changes project
OPTIONS: Internet Safety rules for grades 4 5 6; Life of MLK;




Internet Safety Videos from netsmarz.org
Bus Safety
Walking Safety
Internet Safety-Be Safe
Know Rules
Password
Virus
Instant Message






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
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12/7/09 - 01/04/10

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




Focus: Sentence Fluency and Strong Verbs
Sentence Fluency
http://write.nsdeagles.org/home/assignments/workshop-expectations/workshop-lessons/sentence-fluency-lessons
Gerunds
Infinitives
Prepositional Phrases
Complex Sentences
Transitions

12/7
Review paragraph structure and sentence fluency; type both paragraphs

12/8
Share paragraphs/Revise --- Use Rubric
Final revision and Publish

12/9 12/10
Music Practice    Net Grammar

12/11
Spelling     Music Practice

12/14
Spelling    Music Practice

12/15
Music Practice  Spelling

12/16
Gift of Magi Play

12/17  and 18 Early Dismissal

1/04
Power Write

1/5
Review Sentence Fluency
Create a lesson for Grade 7 students to use sentence
fluency.  How would you help them learn?

Future:
Eliminate Dead Verbs
http://docs.google.com/View?id=dg9d35kb_255crvw7dcm

Paragraph Assignments







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
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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



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
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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






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
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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.






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
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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



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
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