10/26/09 - 11/3/09

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

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Mon 10/26

Write Source

Own Writing-- finish Where I’m From

Cover letter

Tues 10/27

Write Source

Own Writing-- finish Where I’m From

Cover letter

READ: Apostrophes, page 27

Wed 10/28

READ 20-21 Simile/Metaphor

Thurs 10/29

READ: Narrative Paragraph -- Review ARMS/NN/VV/!/~ etch

Goals: RIT in Language

I used to, but now I

Best work/Need to improve

Fri 10/30

Finish Goals:

READ: Zombie Haiku

Mon 11/2 Teacher Day 11/3

Power Write

Organize and Practice for conferences

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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.

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

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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

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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.

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

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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

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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.

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

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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

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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.

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

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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

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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.

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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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