Writers of Wonderful Words; Researchers of the Rez

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



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




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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