Math and Writing Project
Math vocabulary/WSU scientists/ 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
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.
