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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