What Else 7 Writing

Writers of Wonderful Words; Researchers of the Rez

10/20/09 - 10/26/09

Week Focus:


Prewriting Ideas -- gathering, writing, organizing, revising for draft

Drafting and Revising-- ARMS: Add, Remove, Move, Substitute

Goal: Prewrite in web, list, or free-write, then re-read and number to organize your ideas before drafting; timeline; graphic organizer;

Goal: Fluency

Goal: poetry: Where I’m From

Figurative Language -- revision strategies (ARMS)

http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Where-Im-From

http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Revision

Writing Process Evaluation

Tues 10/20
Discuss models; find elements of good writing
What is good writing? How do ARMS help your writing?
Share

Revise and write final draft “Where I’m From”

Wed 10/21
Power Writing

1.Re-read and choose a power writing you have already completed.
2. Prewrite more ideas on that topic.
3. Decide if it will be paragraphs (fact or nonfiction) or poetry.
4. Decide who would like to read it later.
5. Organize. Use highlighters to highlight the best parts of your prewriting. Number them in the order that makes sense for your reader.
6. Draft. (double space; do not write on back)

Workshop: Use your ARMS to revise your draft.
Add, Remove, Move, Substitute

Thurs 10/22

Workshop: Use your ARMS to revise your draft.
Add, Remove, Move, Substitute -- label in margins where you did this

Review requirements and cover letter
Write cover letter for final draft

Own writing-- final drafts

Friday 10/23
Sub Day

Mon 10/26
Write Source
Own Writing

Tues 10/27
NWEA

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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10/14/09 - 10/19/09

Week Focus:


Prewriting Ideas -- gathering, writing, organizing, revising for draft

Drafting and Revising-- ARMS: Add, Remove, Move, Substitute

Goal: Prewrite in web, list, or free-write, then re-read and number to organize your ideas before drafting; timeline; graphic organizer;

Goal: Fluency

Goal: poetry: Where I’m From

Figurative Language -- revision strategies (ARMS)

http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Where-Im-From

http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Revision

Writing Process Evaluation



Wed 10/14 Thurs 10/15 Fri 10/16
NWEA

Mon 10/19
Power Write
Organize folders/Table of Contents
What is good writing?
Discuss models; find elements of good writing

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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10/6/09 - 10/13/09

Week Focus:


Prewriting Ideas -- gathering, writing, organizing, revising for draft

Drafting and Revising-- ARMS: Add, Remove, Move, Substitute

Goal: Prewrite in web, list, or free-write, then re-read and number to organize your ideas before drafting; timeline; graphic organizer;

Goal: Fluency

Goal: poetry: Where I’m From

Figurative Language -- revision strategies (ARMS)

http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Where-Im-From

http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Revision



Mon 10/5
S: Revision techniques: ARMS 1,2,3 Add

http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Revision

Tues 10/6
Revise poem; Strategy: ARMS
ARMS: A: ADD to your writing:
Add for C:
2 strong verbs *
2 precise nouns !
2 instances of alliteration or consonance ~
Grammar Packet 1I

Wed 10/7
Power Write
Nouns page 408
Review: prepositional phrases --look for in poem
Own writing

Thurs 10/8
Revise poem; Strategy: ARMS
http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Revision
ARMS: R: Remove
Add, Remove in your own poem.
Genre Writing Prompts

Friday 10/9
Goal and Reflections -- cover letter
ARMS: M: Move -- Move in your poem
Vocabulary
Prewrite
Draft
Revision
Prepositional phrase


Mon 10/12 No School Tues 10/13
Power Writing
NWEA Testing


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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9/28/09-10/5/09

Week Focus:


Prewriting Ideas -- gathering, writing, organizing, revising for draft

Drafting and Revising-- ARMS: Add, Remove, Move, Substitute

Goal: Prewrite in web, list, or free-write, then re-read and number to organize your ideas before drafting; timeline; graphic organizer;

Goal: Fluency

Goal: poetry: Where I’m From

Figurative Language -- revision strategies (ARMS)

http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Where-Im-From

http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Revision


Tues 9/29
Notebook, Folder, CSI checklists -- goals
Table of Contents

Strengthen:
Where I’m From
Prewrite Strategies review: Freewrite, web, list, graphic organizer,
Introduce: timeline

Wed 9/30
S: Poetic Form: phrases -- short lines
Drafting Strategies: Organize notes from prewrite -- number/color/start in middle

Thursday 10/1
S: Stars and Wishes -- peer sharing

Fri 10/2
memorial

Mon 10/5
S: Revision techniques: ARMS 1,2,3 Add

http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Revision





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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9/22/09 - 9/28/09

Week Focus:

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: poetry: Where I’m From
Figurative Language

http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Where-Im-From


Mon 9/21

C: Write goal and Alphabet list of topics you know about
S: Folders, CSI, Notebooks
I: Frybread by Marion and Mom

Tues 9/22
Notebook, Folder, CSI checklists
Table of Contents

Intro: Where I’m From
Sample/Ideas discussion


Wed 9/23 Stick games

Thurs 9/24

Notebook, Folder, CSI checklists
Table of Contents

Continue: Where I’m From -- music/ timeline strategy
Think in terms of snapshots



Fri No School Mon Teacher Training No School
Tues 9/29
Notebook, Folder, CSI checklists
Table of Contents

Into: Where I’m From -- techniques
Snapshot technique
Where I’m From -- draft



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

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


EALR 3: The student writes clearly and effectively.
Component 3.1: Develops ideas and organizes writing. W

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9/22/09 - 9/28/09

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: poetry: Where I’m From
Figurative Language

http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Where-Im-From




Mon 9/21

C: Write goal and Alphabet list of topics you know about
S: Photography -- Junior Scholastic -- How is photography reading and writing?
I: Read article/look at pictures for discussion and prewrite/draft on one of your alphabet topics

Tues 9/22
Notebook, Folder, CSI checklists
Table of Contents

Intro: Where I’m From
Sample/Ideas discussion
Think in terms of snapshots

Wed 9/23
Notebook, Folder, CSI checklists
Table of Contents

Continue: Where I’m From


Thurs 9/24
Library
Snapshot technique
Where I’m From -- draft


Fri No School Mon Teacher Training No School
Tues 9/29
Notebook, Folder, CSI checklists
Table of Contents

Into: Where I’m From -- techniques



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

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


EALR 3: The student writes clearly and effectively.
Component 3.1: Develops ideas and organizes writing. W


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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)

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