Writers of Wonderful Words; Researchers of the Rez

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


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





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.






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)


08/31/09-09/08/09



Focus:


Week Focus:
Why am I here? (contract); procedures;
Prewriting Ideas -- gathering, writing, organizing, revising for draft


Cat and Fish by J. Grant

Links:
Welcome Back
Start Page: Ms. Edwards
Assignments and Links
http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Team-Roles-Intro
Why are we here Google Doc
Math Data Survey





Bar-b-cue 8/31

Meet the families--Introduce the year
Focus--Who am I--Who are you
What should I know about your student?
Writing Class Technology
Reading Strategies, homework supplies; Writing Components (Traits and Process), strategies, supplies

Tues 9/1

Paper: 5 things I like to do
It’s Utter Panda-monium Around Here! How do we prevent pandemonium?
Welcome Prezi and Glogster info.
(T-Chart) Procedures -Enter room--Supplies--Help
Cat and Fish
Prompt:
How can we meet in the middle of our worlds?
http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Team-Roles-Intro

Edit: Captials, Punctuation, Spelling

WED 9/2

CSI: Capture, Strengthen Interact
C: Paper: 5 things I don't like to do; meet in the middle (yesterday)
S: How do you write to a topic? How did you get your ideas? How did you write them down? Goal: Prewrite in web, list, or free-write, then re-read and number to organize your ideas before drafting.

I: Poster discussion “I hear yes’s better than no’s.”
Lead to review of procedures (lesson time, work time)
Prompt:
Why am I here? Independent, partner, group, class
Partner, Group at Google Docs: http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AQsuI822sR10ZGZqYmJuc2JfMTA0ZDRubjd6Z3E&hl=en

Check:
Ideas? Strategy? Organized? Proofread?
Survey: http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Survey-AS

Thurs 9/3
C: Meet in the middle, Yes's, Why here?*
Survey-AS -- http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Survey-AS

S: Discuss "Did you follow 'write to a topic' procedure?" How did you add to your ideas today-- what kinds of things did you add or change? Strategies. -- TEST on “organized prewriting” strategy

Poster discussion: Cat in a fishbowl; fish outside looking in

Add to your ideas for "Why are you here?"
I: Prompt--- Use strategies for gathering, writing, revising ideas.
Why am I here part 2: What do I (we) need to do to make it happen in a way that is positive, safe, and fun?
http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AQsuI822sR10ZGZqYmJuc2JfMTA0ZDRubjd6Z3E&hl=en

Ideas? Strategies? Organized? Revise? Strategies? Proofread?

Fri 9/4

C: Finish test, if needed

Math Writing: Reading graphs --What facts do you know from our survey? How do you know?

Poster:: “Some days it doesn’t pay to get out of bed.”
Discuss how to share feelings; how to put problems aside and focus at school.

S: How does reading graphs help us? What facts do you know from our survey? How do you know?
What’s fair?
Discuss: http://nespelemeagles.pbworks.com/President-Speaks-to-Kids President Obama

I: Complete google docs

Monday Labor Day
Tuesday 9/8
C: Complete Morning work and/or Obama discussion: What did you find interesting about your morning activity(Obama speech or the activity you chose)?

S and I: Paper: What facts do you know from our survey? How do you know?
Add to blog--- http://writemath4u.blogspot.com/

http://writemath4u.blogspot.com/2009/09/find-facts-b.html

If time: Review and work on: Why I’m Here and How to Achieve It
or begin 5Bs of Internet Work





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.






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)


May 27 - June 12

Figurative language
https://whatelse.pbwiki.com/Figurative-Language
http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Wednesday-Writing-Reflections

Writing Projects using EALRs


Satire: Fractured Fairy Tales
Read models
Discuss models
Read fairy tales
Discuss changes
Prewrite -- share own stories
Draft -- share for feedback
Revise for elaboration and organization
Share for feedback
Revise, Edit, Publish


Wed 5/27
Thank you to Gary Martin cards; Project work -- plot; figurative language

Thurs 5/28
Project work -- plot; figurative language
Share -- peer advise

Fri 5/29
Final Draft; Peer analysis

Mon 5/1

Navigation: Career Exploration

Tues 5/2 Navigation: Career Exploration

Wed 5/3 Navigation Goals
Poetry Share and write

Thurs 5/4 Navigation Goals
Poetry Share and write

Fri 5/5 Homeroom

Mon 5/8 Homeroom

Tues 5/9 Homeroom

Wed 5/10 Homeroom

Thurs 5/11 Picnic

Fri 5/12 Awards




EALR 1: The student understands and uses a writing process. 1.1.1 Applies more than one strategy for generating ideas and planning writing. Generates ideas prior to organizing them * Uses a variety of prewriting strategies
1.2.1 Analyzes task and composes multiple drafts when appropriate a. Refers to prewriting plan.Drafts according to audience, purpose, and time.

1.3.1 Revises text, including changing words, sentences, paragraphs, and ideas. Rereads work several times and has a different focus for each reading (e.g., first reading — changing words to improve clarity; second reading —substituting more effective persuasive language; third reading — adding specific examples to support claim). Evaluates feedback and justifies the choice to use feedback (e.g., “I chose to change the word things because my group said it was confusing.”).

3.1.1 Analyzes ideas, selects a manageable topic, and elaborates using specific, relevant details and/or examples.

3.1.2 Analyzes and selects effective organizational structure. (paragraphs, organization, transitions

3.2.1 Applies understanding that different audiences and purposes affect writer’s voice.

3.2.2 Analyzes and selects language appropriate for specific audiences and purposes.

2.1.1 Applies understanding of multiple and varied audiences to write effectively. 2.2.1 Demonstrates understanding of different purposes for writing.

May 18 - May 26

Figurative language
https://whatelse.pbwiki.com/Figurative-Language
http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Wednesday-Writing-Reflections

Writing Projects using EALRs


Satire: Fractured Fairy Tales
Read models
Discuss models
Read fairy tales
Discuss changes
Prewrite -- share own stories
Draft -- share for feedback
Revise for elaboration and organization
Share for feedback
Revise, Edit, Publish


Tuesday 5/19
Poetry Day 10
Focus -- Write fairy tales; determine elements in own story; decide how to create parody (incongruity, reversal, exaggeration)
Navigation Lessons

Wednesday 5/20 WASL Wednesday Reflection

Focus -- Write fairy tales; determine elements in own story; decide how to create parody (incongruity, reversal, exaggeration)
Elements of Fairy Tale and Elements of Story
Navigation Lessons (academic/citizenship/career info and goals)

Thursday 5/21
Poetry Day 11
Navigation
Fairy Tale work

Friday 5/22
Sunflower Festival

Monday 5/25 Holiday Tuesday 5/26
Focus -- Finish fairy tales; determine elements in own story; decide how to create parody (incongruity, reversal, exaggeration); work with partner to draft story
Navigation Lessons



EALR 1: The student understands and uses a writing process. 1.1.1 Applies more than one strategy for generating ideas and planning writing. Generates ideas prior to organizing them * Uses a variety of prewriting strategies
1.2.1 Analyzes task and composes multiple drafts when appropriate a. Refers to prewriting plan.Drafts according to audience, purpose, and time.

1.3.1 Revises text, including changing words, sentences, paragraphs, and ideas. Rereads work several times and has a different focus for each reading (e.g., first reading — changing words to improve clarity; second reading —substituting more effective persuasive language; third reading — adding specific examples to support claim). Evaluates feedback and justifies the choice to use feedback (e.g., “I chose to change the word things because my group said it was confusing.”).

3.1.1 Analyzes ideas, selects a manageable topic, and elaborates using specific, relevant details and/or examples.

3.1.2 Analyzes and selects effective organizational structure. (paragraphs, organization, transitions

3.2.1 Applies understanding that different audiences and purposes affect writer’s voice.

3.2.2 Analyzes and selects language appropriate for specific audiences and purposes.

2.1.1 Applies understanding of multiple and varied audiences to write effectively. 2.2.1 Demonstrates understanding of different purposes for writing.


May 12 - May 18

Focus
Capture: Set daily goals and reflect
Strength: Practice daily lesson skill
Interact: with words/peers/teacher
http://whatelse.pbwiki.com/CSI-Schedule

Figurative language
https://whatelse.pbwiki.com/Figurative-Language
http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Wednesday-Writing-Reflections

Writing Projects using EALRs

Earth Day: Earth problems and solutions
Making connections in writing

Satire: Fractured Fairy Tales
Read models
Discuss models
Read fairy tales
Discuss changes
Prewrite -- share own stories
Draft -- share for feedback
Revise for elaboration and organization
Share for feedback
Revise, Edit, Publish




Tuesday 5/12
Poetry Day 7
Focus -- Write fairy tales; determine elements in own story; decide how to create parody (incongruity, reversal, exaggeration)
Navigation Lessons

Wednesday 5/13 WASL Wednesday Reflection
Poetry Day 8
Focus -- Write fairy tales; determine elements in own story; decide how to create parody (incongruity, reversal, exaggeration)
Elements of Fairy Tale and Elements of Story
Navigation Lessons

Thursday 5/14
Owhi Lake Day

Friday 5/15
Poetry Day 9
Focus -- Thank you letters
Navigation Lessons

Monday 5/11
Focus -- Finish fairy tales; determine elements in own story; decide how to create parody (incongruity, reversal, exaggeration); work with partner to draft story
Navigation Lessons





EALR 1: The student understands and uses a writing process. 1.1.1 Applies more than one strategy for generating ideas and planning writing. Generates ideas prior to organizing them * Uses a variety of prewriting strategies
1.2.1 Analyzes task and composes multiple drafts when appropriate a. Refers to prewriting plan.Drafts according to audience, purpose, and time.

1.3.1 Revises text, including changing words, sentences, paragraphs, and ideas. Rereads work several times and has a different focus for each reading (e.g., first reading — changing words to improve clarity; second reading —substituting more effective persuasive language; third reading — adding specific examples to support claim). Evaluates feedback and justifies the choice to use feedback (e.g., “I chose to change the word things because my group said it was confusing.”).

3.1.1 Analyzes ideas, selects a manageable topic, and elaborates using specific, relevant details and/or examples.

3.1.2 Analyzes and selects effective organizational structure. (paragraphs, organization, transitions

3.2.1 Applies understanding that different audiences and purposes affect writer’s voice.

3.2.2 Analyzes and selects language appropriate for specific audiences and purposes.

2.1.1 Applies understanding of multiple and varied audiences to write effectively. 2.2.1 Demonstrates understanding of different purposes for writing.


May 5 - May 11

Focus
Capture: Set daily goals and reflect
Strength: Practice daily lesson skill
Interact: with words/peers/teacher
http://whatelse.pbwiki.com/CSI-Schedule

Figurative language
https://whatelse.pbwiki.com/Figurative-Language


Writing Projects using EALRs

Earth Day: Earth problems and solutions
Making connections in writing

Satire: Fractured Fairy Tales
Read models
Discuss models
Read fairy tales
Discuss changes
Prewrite -- share own stories
Draft -- share for feedback
Revise for elaboration and organization
Share for feedback
Revise, Edit, Publish


Tuesday 5/5
Grammar -- the dash (READ 1/09)
Poetry Day 3
Focus -- Read fairy tales; determine elements in own story; decide how to create parody (incongruity, reversal, exaggeration)

Wednesday 5/6
Poetry Day 4
Focus -- Read fairy tales; determine elements in own story; decide how to create parody (incongruity, reversal, exaggeration)
Elements of Fairy Tale and Elements of Story

Thursday 5/7
Poetry Day 5
Grammar -- capitalization (READ 11/14)
Focus -- Read fairy tales; determine elements in own story; decide how to create parody (incongruity, reversal, exaggeration); work with partner to draft story

Friday 5/8
Poetry Day 6
Focus -- Read fairy tales; determine elements in own story; decide how to create parody (incongruity, reversal, exaggeration); work with partner to draft story

Monday 5/11
Focus -- Read fairy tales; determine elements in own story; decide how to create parody (incongruity, reversal, exaggeration); work with partner to draft story





EALR 1: The student understands and uses a writing process. 1.1.1 Applies more than one strategy for generating ideas and planning writing. Generates ideas prior to organizing them * Uses a variety of prewriting strategies
1.2.1 Analyzes task and composes multiple drafts when appropriate a. Refers to prewriting plan.Drafts according to audience, purpose, and time.

1.3.1 Revises text, including changing words, sentences, paragraphs, and ideas. Rereads work several times and has a different focus for each reading (e.g., first reading — changing words to improve clarity; second reading —substituting more effective persuasive language; third reading — adding specific examples to support claim). Evaluates feedback and justifies the choice to use feedback (e.g., “I chose to change the word things because my group said it was confusing.”).

3.1.1 Analyzes ideas, selects a manageable topic, and elaborates using specific, relevant details and/or examples.

3.1.2 Analyzes and selects effective organizational structure. (paragraphs, organization, transitions

3.2.1 Applies understanding that different audiences and purposes affect writer’s voice.

3.2.2 Analyzes and selects language appropriate for specific audiences and purposes.

2.1.1 Applies understanding of multiple and varied audiences to write effectively. 2.2.1 Demonstrates understanding of different purposes for writing.

April 28 - May 4

Focus
Capture: Set daily goals and reflect
Strength: Practice daily lesson skill
Interact: with words/peers/teacher
http://whatelse.pbwiki.com/CSI-Schedule

Figurative language
https://whatelse.pbwiki.com/Figurative-Language


Writing Projects using EALRs

Earth Day: Earth problems and solutions
Making connections in writing

Satire: Fractured Fairy Tales
Read models
Discuss models
Read fairy tales
Discuss changes
Prewrite -- share own stories
Draft -- share for feedback
Revise for elaboration and organization
Share for feedback
Revise, Edit, Publish




Tuesday 4/28
Grammar -- proofread (read)
Focus -- Read fairy tales; determine elements

Wednesday 4/29
Read and discuss requirements
Grammar -- proofread (discuss and apply)
Focus -- Read fairy tales; determine elements

Thursday 4/30
Grammar -- punctuation (read)
Focus -- Read fractured fairy tales; determine elements

Friday 5/1
Grammar -- punctuation (discuss and apply)
Focus -- Read fractured fairy tales; determine elements

Monday 5/4
Grammar -- proofread and punctuation (apply)
Focus -- Review elements; discuss planning of own




EALR 1: The student understands and uses a writing process. 1.1.1 Applies more than one strategy for generating ideas and planning writing. Generates ideas prior to organizing them * Uses a variety of prewriting strategies
1.2.1 Analyzes task and composes multiple drafts when appropriate a. Refers to prewriting plan.Drafts according to audience, purpose, and time.

1.3.1 Revises text, including changing words, sentences, paragraphs, and ideas. Rereads work several times and has a different focus for each reading (e.g., first reading — changing words to improve clarity; second reading —substituting more effective persuasive language; third reading — adding specific examples to support claim). Evaluates feedback and justifies the choice to use feedback (e.g., “I chose to change the word things because my group said it was confusing.”).

3.1.1 Analyzes ideas, selects a manageable topic, and elaborates using specific, relevant details and/or examples.

3.1.2 Analyzes and selects effective organizational structure. (paragraphs, organization, transitions

3.2.1 Applies understanding that different audiences and purposes affect writer’s voice.

3.2.2 Analyzes and selects language appropriate for specific audiences and purposes.

2.1.1 Applies understanding of multiple and varied audiences to write effectively. 2.2.1 Demonstrates understanding of different purposes for writing.