Writers of Wonderful Words; Researchers of the Rez

February 10 - February 18, 2009

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

Persuasion
https://whatelse.pbwiki.com/Persuasive-Table-of-Contents

Persuasion Organization
http://whatelse.pbwiki.com/Persuasion-Organization


Third Quarter Requirements
http://whatelse.pbwiki.com/Writing-Requirements



Monday 2/9 Tuesday 2/10
Organization: Causal train
Models/discussion
Transitions -- oral and essay

Wednesday 2/11
Share essays; self-evaluate with checklist; discuss the two organizational strategies; suggest improvements in strategy and transitions for importance and causal change


Thursday 2/12
Revise using strategies
http://whatelse.pbwiki.com/Revision-Tips-2

Friday 2/13
Revise using strategies
http://whatelse.pbwiki.com/Revision-Tips-2


Monday President’s Day
Tuesday Waiver Day; teacher learning

Wednesday 2/18
Share essays; self-evaluate with checklist; discuss the two organizational strategies; suggest improvements in strategy and transitions for importance and causal change




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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