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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October 14-October 20

Tuesday 10/14

Entry: 1) Choose from your Personal Spelling List and Write your 5 spelling words in the first column on your Weekly Spelling Study Sheet. 2) What are persuasive strategies?

Take notes on paper copies of yesterday's links to answer our questions.

Wednesday 10/15

Take notes on paper copies of yesterday's links to answer our questions. Write a gist statement on your global warming notes. Panel discussion at 11:20.

Discuss:

How have the people and animals living in the arctic Beaufort Sea area adapted to their extreme environments?

And:
Will what we do affect the polar environments?
Brainstorm how you think these changes may ultimately affect us.

Write a draft of your ideas so far. Use paragraphs.

• What animal is your research about?
• How does your animal survive the Arctic?
• How is global warming affecting your animal?
• How are we as humans contributing to your animal's problem?
• How is the problem of global warming affecting us?

And:
Will what we do change the polar environments?
How do you think these changes may ultimately affect us?


Thursday 10/16 Spelling Tests
Continue taking notes on global warming.

Partner Conferences: Scientists share research -- what will you learn from your partner? Write a gist statement for both research results.


Friday 10/17

Entry: Partner Conferences-- talk to another scientist: Scientists share research -- what will you learn from your partner? Write a gist statement for both research results.

Share previous gist statements. What do we know? What do we still need to know?

Review Student Expectations:
http://msedwards.pbwiki.com/Student-Contract


Monday 10/20
Entry: Base words -- elect, vote, inform, search, represent

Write a second draft of your ideas so far. Use paragraphs with specific details.

• What animal is your research about?
• How does your animal survive the Arctic?
• How is global warming affecting your animal?
• How are we as humans contributing to your animal's problem?
• How is the problem of global warming affecting us?

And:
Will what we do change the polar environments?
How do you think these changes may ultimately affect us?


If time: Intro to Election Project
https://whatelse.pbwiki.com/Election-Project
What do you know about the election process? Video: Presidential Election -- notes/ discussion; Ballot and Letter Home