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 Diagram, 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)
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
Show: written model of sample comparisons.
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
Review: Transitions/Opinions/Comparisons/Persuasive/Format
Prewriting: Venn Diagram for comparison; organizer to prewrite and persuade---Use the essay format provided in class. Review rubric
Wednesday, Oct 29 Entry: Continue project work; review rubric--persuasive checklist
Vote on computer in Mock Election
Thursday October 30 Spelling Tests
Continue projects
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.
1.1.1 Analyzes and selects effective strategies for generating ideas and planning writing.
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1.6.1 Applies understanding of the recursive nature of writing process.
· Edits as needed at any stage.
1.6.2 Uses collaborative skills in adapting writing process.
2.1.1 Applies understanding of multiple and varied audiences to write effectively.
2.2.1 Demonstrates understanding of different purposes for writing.
3.1.1 Analyzes ideas, selects a manageable topic, and elaborates using specific, relevant details and/or examples. --Uses personal experiences, observations, and/or research to support opinions and ideas
Component 4.1: Analyzes and evaluates others’ and own writing. W
4.1.1 Analyzes and evaluates writing using established criteria.
4.1.2 Analyzes and evaluates own writing using established criteria.
2.2.1 Demonstrates understanding of different purposes for writing.
· Writes to pursue a personal interest, to explain, to persuade, to inform, and to entertain for a specified audience (e.g., writes to persuade classmates about a position on required school uniforms, includes narratives/poetry in portfolio).
· Writes for self expression.
· Writes to analyze informational and literary texts.
· Writes to learn (double-entry journal in math, social studies, or science; letter to teacher assessing own work; reflection).
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