Week Focus:
Persuasive Writing
Math vocabulary/WSU scientists/ Persuasive Writing
1/19 Power Write: Why is it noisy in the lunch room?
Resolution report; essay revisions (ARMS - use posters)
1/20 Set goal for today: What will you show that you have learned?
Essay revisions (ARMS - use posters); finish typing or writing essays; Teacher conferences
1/21 Persuasive Essay Prompt:
Because of recent complaints about noisy and disorderly behavior at lunchtime, your principal is considering giving each student an assigned seat at lunchtime. Take a position on this issue. Write a multiple paragraph letter persuading your principal to support your position.
Use BEARS:
Position
Explain reason 1
Explain reason 2 with concession/rebuttal
Explain reason 3 (most important)
Restate position
1/22 Finish essay;
Internet Safety;
1/26 Stars and Wishes for Persuasive Strategies;
Begin introductions and conclusions;
Projects:
Persuasive paragraph with c/r; contest essay or assigned seat essay; MLK persuasive paragraph; thankful;
OPTIONS: Internet Safety rules for grades 4 5 6; Life of MLK;
Internet Safety Videos from netsmarz.org
Bus Safety
Walking Safety
Internet Safety-Be Safe
Know Rules
Password
Virus
Instant Message
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
1.3.1 Revises text, including changing words, sentences, paragraphs, and ideas.
· 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.
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