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.