12/7/09 - 01/04/10

Week Focus:

Writing and Math at:

http://docs.google.com/View?id=dfjbbnsb_18fggxn4c3

Writing and Math at:

http://docs.google.com/View?id=dfjbbnsb_18fggxn4c3

Persuasive Writing

Math vocabulary/WSU scientists/ Persuasive Writing

http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Persuasion-Introduction http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Persuade

12/7

Thankful paragraph structure; broster

12/8

Outline three ideas and details for each idea

Draft paragraphs --DETAILS !

12/9 12/10 12/11

Lesson: Persuasive Bears-- notes

Rewrite paragraphs, adding persuasive strategies

12/13

Share and review with partner

Thesis; Paragraphs; Strong Verbs; BEARS;

12/14 12/15

Lesson: Conclusion -- call to action

Write conclusion

12/16

Stars and Wishes sharing

Revised Draft

12/17

Dress Rehearsal

12/18

Homeroom

01/04

Review Internet Safety   A Grade 3 List

Finish and type essays; finalize brosters

If time:

Lesson: Concession and rebuttal

Revise paragraph 2

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

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.

11/30/09 - 12/7/09

Week Focus:

Writing Process Evaluation

Math and Writing Project

Persuasive Writing

Math vocabulary/WSU scientists/ Persuasive Writing

Persuasive Writing

Math vocabulary/WSU scientists/ Persuasive Writing

11/30

Power Writing

Plan and compete brosters

Track progress in work and behavior

12/1 will continue:

Intro persuasive writing -- sort activity

Work Time -- brosters finished; student understanding verified at team level

Track progress in work and behavior

12/2

Prewriting for essay:

What is topic? Purpose? Audience?

What did your team do well?

What did you team need to improve on (what would your teachers say?)

Lesson: How to write a thesis statement

12/3

Review Paragraph Structure -- I AM Thankful

Practice

12/4

Write paragraphs based on thesis statement using reviewed structure with strong verbs

12/7 12/8

Lesson: Persuasive Bears

Rewrite paragraphs, adding persuasive strategies

12/9

Lesson: Concession and rebuttal

Revise paragraph 2

12/10

Share and review with partner

Thesis; Paragraphs; Strong Verbs; BEARS; C/R

12/11 Lesson: Conclusion -- call to action

Writing Essay

Finish draft and revise

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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
· 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
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.

11/23/09 - 11/30/09

Week Focus:

Writing Process Evaluation

Math and Writing Project

Persuasive Writing

Math vocabulary/WSU scientists/ Persuasive Writing

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11/16

Math and Writing Project

Persuasive Writing

Math vocabulary/WSU scientists/ Persuasive Writing

11/23
Correct Wiki or Power Write
Project Explanation
Teams
Define vocabulary with two sources (google/text)

11/24
Correct Wiki or Power Write
Vocabulary: all members understand with words and illustrations

Plan broster

11/25 Assembly

11/30
Power Writing
Plan and compete brosters
Track progress in work and behavior

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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
· 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
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.

11/16/09 - 11/23/09

Week Focus:

Writing Process Evaluation

Math and Writing Project

Persuasive Writing

Math vocabulary/WSU scientists/ Persuasive Writing

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11/16

Math and Writing Project

Persuasive Writing

Math vocabulary/WSU scientists/ Persuasive Writing

Report Day 1


11/17 Report Day 2
2a-2d

11/18 Finish documentation.
Share 2a-2d
How improve?

11/19
Share How improve?
Revise and Edit on wiki

11/20
Revise and Edit on wiki
2e Vocabulary Categories


11/23
Correct Wiki or Power Write
Project Explanation
Teams
Define vocabulary with two sources (google/text)

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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
· 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
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.

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: Prewrite in web, list, or free-write, then re-read and number to organize your ideas before drafting; details; sentence fluency; graphic organizer;

Goal: poetry: Where I’m From

Figurative Language -- revision strategies (ARMS)

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

http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Revision

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

Writing Process Evaluation

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

11/9
Prewrite Thank you poem
Draft
ARMS Revision
Final

11/10
Practice / Share Veterans Writing

11/11 Veterans Day

11/12

Math vocabulary/WSU scientists

11/13

Math vocabulary/WSU scientists

11/16

Math vocabulary/WSU scientists/ Persuasive Writing

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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
· 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
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.

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

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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.

10/26/09 - 11/3/09

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

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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

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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

Writing Process Evaluation

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Tues 10/20
Discuss models; find elements of good writing
What is good writing? How do ARMS help your writing?
Share

Revise and write final draft “Where I’m From”

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

Workshop: Use your ARMS to revise your draft.
Add, Remove, Move, Substitute -- label in margins where you did this

Review requirements and cover letter
Write cover letter for final draft

Own writing-- final drafts

Friday 10/23
Sub Day

Mon 10/26
Write Source
Own Writing

Tues 10/27
NWEA

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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

Writing Process Evaluation

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Wed 10/14 Thurs 10/15 Fri 10/16
NWEA

Mon 10/19
Power Write
Organize folders/Table of Contents
What is good writing?
Discuss models; find elements of good writing

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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

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Mon 10/5
S: Revision techniques: ARMS 1,2,3 Add

http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Revision

Tues 10/6
Revise poem; Strategy: ARMS
ARMS: A: ADD to your writing:
Add for C:
2 strong verbs *
2 precise nouns !
2 instances of alliteration or consonance ~
Grammar Packet 1I

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

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

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


Mon 10/12 No School Tues 10/13
Power Writing
NWEA Testing

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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

http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Revision

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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
memorial

Mon 10/5
S: Revision techniques: ARMS 1,2,3 Add

http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Revision

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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:

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

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Mon 9/21

C: Write goal and Alphabet list of topics you know about
S: Folders, CSI, Notebooks
I: Frybread by Marion and Mom

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

Intro: Where I’m From
Sample/Ideas discussion


Wed 9/23 Stick games

Thurs 9/24

Notebook, Folder, CSI checklists
Table of Contents

Continue: Where I’m From -- music/ timeline strategy
Think in terms of snapshots



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

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

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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

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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

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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
Think in terms of snapshots

Wed 9/23
Notebook, Folder, CSI checklists
Table of Contents

Continue: Where I’m From


Thurs 9/24
Library
Snapshot technique
Where I’m From -- draft


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

Into: Where I’m From -- techniques

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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

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

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Wed 9/9

Writng Pretest


Thurs 9/10
C: Write goal for day and entry: Make a list of reasons you deserve a snack tomorrow in writing class
S: Which of your reasons would I consider? Which are the best? Order your reasons; Write a draft with the best reason LAST.
I: Draft paragraph persuading me you deserve a snack tomorrow; then own choice

Fri 9/11
C: Write goal and 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
S:
5Bs of Internet Work; signature required
Review Why am I Here? Doc and What do I (we) need to do to make it happen in a way that is positive, safe, and fun? - finalize http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AQsuI822sR10ZGZqYmJuc2JfMTA0ZDRubjd6Z3E&hl=en
Write to a topic-- did you --
Prewrite 1: List, web, freewrite, number?
Prewrite 2: Add details, names (nouns/adjectives), active verbs; number to organize
Paragraph review: topic sentence, supporting details (from prewrite 1 and 2)
I: Your goal -- make up; topics 50-51
Ideas? Strategies? Organized? Strategies? Revise? Strategies? Proofread?



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: explain one of the 5Bs of Internet use
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)


Mon 9/21
C: Write goal and entry: Alphabet list of things you know about.
S: Power Write -- what and why;
I: Circle best power write; re-read, number; rewrite with more details or Prewrite/Draft on one of your ABCs

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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.

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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)

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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

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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, Group at Google Docs: http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AQsuI822sR10ZGZqYmJuc2JfMTA0ZDRubjd6Z3E&hl=en

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. -- TEST on “organized prewriting” strategy

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.
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

Ideas? Strategies? Organized? Revise? Strategies? Proofread?

Fri 9/4

C: Finish test, if needed

Math Writing: Reading graphs --What facts do you know from our survey? How do you know?

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: How does reading graphs help us? What facts do you know from our survey? How do you know?
What’s fair?
Discuss: http://nespelemeagles.pbworks.com/President-Speaks-to-Kids President Obama

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)?

S and I: Paper: What facts do you know from our survey? How do you know?
Add to blog--- http://writemath4u.blogspot.com/

http://writemath4u.blogspot.com/2009/09/find-facts-b.html

If time: Review and work on: Why I’m Here and How to Achieve It
or begin 5Bs of Internet Work

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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.

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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)

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May 27 - June 12

Figurative language
https://whatelse.pbwiki.com/Figurative-Language
http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Wednesday-Writing-Reflections

Writing Projects using EALRs


Satire: Fractured Fairy Tales
Read models
Discuss models
Read fairy tales
Discuss changes
Prewrite -- share own stories
Draft -- share for feedback
Revise for elaboration and organization
Share for feedback
Revise, Edit, Publish

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Wed 5/27
Thank you to Gary Martin cards; Project work -- plot; figurative language

Thurs 5/28
Project work -- plot; figurative language
Share -- peer advise

Fri 5/29
Final Draft; Peer analysis

Mon 5/1

Navigation: Career Exploration

Tues 5/2 Navigation: Career Exploration

Wed 5/3 Navigation Goals
Poetry Share and write

Thurs 5/4 Navigation Goals
Poetry Share and write

Fri 5/5 Homeroom

Mon 5/8 Homeroom

Tues 5/9 Homeroom

Wed 5/10 Homeroom

Thurs 5/11 Picnic

Fri 5/12 Awards

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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.Drafts according to audience, purpose, and time.

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 — changing words to improve clarity; second reading —substituting more effective persuasive language; third reading — adding specific examples to support claim). Evaluates feedback and justifies the choice to use feedback (e.g., “I chose to change the word things because my group said it was confusing.”).

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. (paragraphs, organization, transitions

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

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

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

Figurative language
https://whatelse.pbwiki.com/Figurative-Language
http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Wednesday-Writing-Reflections

Writing Projects using EALRs


Satire: Fractured Fairy Tales
Read models
Discuss models
Read fairy tales
Discuss changes
Prewrite -- share own stories
Draft -- share for feedback
Revise for elaboration and organization
Share for feedback
Revise, Edit, Publish

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Tuesday 5/19
Poetry Day 10
Focus -- Write fairy tales; determine elements in own story; decide how to create parody (incongruity, reversal, exaggeration)
Navigation Lessons

Wednesday 5/20 WASL Wednesday Reflection

Focus -- Write fairy tales; determine elements in own story; decide how to create parody (incongruity, reversal, exaggeration)
Elements of Fairy Tale and Elements of Story
Navigation Lessons (academic/citizenship/career info and goals)

Thursday 5/21
Poetry Day 11
Navigation
Fairy Tale work

Friday 5/22
Sunflower Festival

Monday 5/25 Holiday Tuesday 5/26
Focus -- Finish fairy tales; determine elements in own story; decide how to create parody (incongruity, reversal, exaggeration); work with partner to draft story
Navigation Lessons

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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.Drafts according to audience, purpose, and time.

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 — changing words to improve clarity; second reading —substituting more effective persuasive language; third reading — adding specific examples to support claim). Evaluates feedback and justifies the choice to use feedback (e.g., “I chose to change the word things because my group said it was confusing.”).

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. (paragraphs, organization, transitions

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

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

2.1.1 Applies understanding of multiple and varied audiences to write effectively. 2.2.1 Demonstrates understanding of different purposes for writing.

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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

Figurative language
https://whatelse.pbwiki.com/Figurative-Language
http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Wednesday-Writing-Reflections

Writing Projects using EALRs

Earth Day: Earth problems and solutions
Making connections in writing

Satire: Fractured Fairy Tales
Read models
Discuss models
Read fairy tales
Discuss changes
Prewrite -- share own stories
Draft -- share for feedback
Revise for elaboration and organization
Share for feedback
Revise, Edit, Publish

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Tuesday 5/12
Poetry Day 7
Focus -- Write fairy tales; determine elements in own story; decide how to create parody (incongruity, reversal, exaggeration)
Navigation Lessons

Wednesday 5/13 WASL Wednesday Reflection
Poetry Day 8
Focus -- Write fairy tales; determine elements in own story; decide how to create parody (incongruity, reversal, exaggeration)
Elements of Fairy Tale and Elements of Story
Navigation Lessons

Thursday 5/14
Owhi Lake Day

Friday 5/15
Poetry Day 9
Focus -- Thank you letters
Navigation Lessons

Monday 5/11
Focus -- Finish fairy tales; determine elements in own story; decide how to create parody (incongruity, reversal, exaggeration); work with partner to draft story
Navigation Lessons

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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.Drafts according to audience, purpose, and time.

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 — changing words to improve clarity; second reading —substituting more effective persuasive language; third reading — adding specific examples to support claim). Evaluates feedback and justifies the choice to use feedback (e.g., “I chose to change the word things because my group said it was confusing.”).

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. (paragraphs, organization, transitions

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

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

2.1.1 Applies understanding of multiple and varied audiences to write effectively. 2.2.1 Demonstrates understanding of different purposes for writing.

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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

Figurative language
https://whatelse.pbwiki.com/Figurative-Language


Writing Projects using EALRs

Earth Day: Earth problems and solutions
Making connections in writing

Satire: Fractured Fairy Tales
Read models
Discuss models
Read fairy tales
Discuss changes
Prewrite -- share own stories
Draft -- share for feedback
Revise for elaboration and organization
Share for feedback
Revise, Edit, Publish

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Tuesday 5/5
Grammar -- the dash (READ 1/09)
Poetry Day 3
Focus -- Read fairy tales; determine elements in own story; decide how to create parody (incongruity, reversal, exaggeration)

Wednesday 5/6
Poetry Day 4
Focus -- Read fairy tales; determine elements in own story; decide how to create parody (incongruity, reversal, exaggeration)
Elements of Fairy Tale and Elements of Story

Thursday 5/7
Poetry Day 5
Grammar -- capitalization (READ 11/14)
Focus -- Read fairy tales; determine elements in own story; decide how to create parody (incongruity, reversal, exaggeration); work with partner to draft story

Friday 5/8
Poetry Day 6
Focus -- Read fairy tales; determine elements in own story; decide how to create parody (incongruity, reversal, exaggeration); work with partner to draft story

Monday 5/11
Focus -- Read fairy tales; determine elements in own story; decide how to create parody (incongruity, reversal, exaggeration); work with partner to draft story

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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.Drafts according to audience, purpose, and time.

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 — changing words to improve clarity; second reading —substituting more effective persuasive language; third reading — adding specific examples to support claim). Evaluates feedback and justifies the choice to use feedback (e.g., “I chose to change the word things because my group said it was confusing.”).

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. (paragraphs, organization, transitions

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

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

2.1.1 Applies understanding of multiple and varied audiences to write effectively. 2.2.1 Demonstrates understanding of different purposes for writing.

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

Figurative language
https://whatelse.pbwiki.com/Figurative-Language


Writing Projects using EALRs

Earth Day: Earth problems and solutions
Making connections in writing

Satire: Fractured Fairy Tales
Read models
Discuss models
Read fairy tales
Discuss changes
Prewrite -- share own stories
Draft -- share for feedback
Revise for elaboration and organization
Share for feedback
Revise, Edit, Publish

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Tuesday 4/28
Grammar -- proofread (read)
Focus -- Read fairy tales; determine elements

Wednesday 4/29
Read and discuss requirements
Grammar -- proofread (discuss and apply)
Focus -- Read fairy tales; determine elements

Thursday 4/30
Grammar -- punctuation (read)
Focus -- Read fractured fairy tales; determine elements

Friday 5/1
Grammar -- punctuation (discuss and apply)
Focus -- Read fractured fairy tales; determine elements

Monday 5/4
Grammar -- proofread and punctuation (apply)
Focus -- Review elements; discuss planning of own

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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.Drafts according to audience, purpose, and time.

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 — changing words to improve clarity; second reading —substituting more effective persuasive language; third reading — adding specific examples to support claim). Evaluates feedback and justifies the choice to use feedback (e.g., “I chose to change the word things because my group said it was confusing.”).

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. (paragraphs, organization, transitions

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

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

2.1.1 Applies understanding of multiple and varied audiences to write effectively. 2.2.1 Demonstrates understanding of different purposes for writing.

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