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8/31/10-9/28/10

Focus:

Practice Procedures
Review prewriting
Drafting Strategies
Revision Strategies and Review
Edit/Publish

8/31 BBQ

Daily: Review and Practice Expectations

9/1 Clue Cards (Names); Index Card Getting To Know You
9/2 Review Cards; Expectations: What do you expect of me, your teacher? What do I expect of you?
9/3 Share cards; form groups; venn diagram: How are we the same/different?
9/7 Debrief: We are similar and unique; Create representing posters group

Daily: Review and Practice Expectations
9/8 Debrief Getting To Know You Project; Give speeches
9/9 Writing Pretest
9/10 Begin Notebooks; Bio-Poem Prewrite (Paper Fold strategy)
9/13 Bio-Poem Prewrite 2; First Draft; Lesson: Good Writing Is...

Daily: Review and practice expectations

9/14 Review yesterday's notes; start notebook; finish prewrite; left side reflection with examples
9/15 Share examples of left side; Good Writing, page 5 -- Identify Details, Description, Examples, Action (Strong Verbs)
9/16 Write about an experience; share; Identify Details, Description, Examples, Action (Strong Verbs)

9/17 Elder Invitations

9/20 Pow Wow

9/21 Good Writing ID handout, parts 2, 3, 4; Revise poem and paragraph after review of -- Details, Description, Examples, Action (Strong Verbs)

9/21
Cards copied
poem revise -- how to
territories

9/22 prep folders for 9/23 mentor visit; reflection info; revise bio-poem; neat sheet
9/23 mentor reflection; finish bio-poem; intro wiki if time
9/28 entry; finish model papers for identify description, detail, strong verb, example

3.1.1 Analyzes ideas, selects a manageable topic, and elaborates using specific, relevant details and/or examples. · Presents a central idea, theme, and manageable thesis while maintaining a consistent focus (e.g., “Commercials influence the spending habits of teenagers.”). · Selects specific details relevant to the topic to extend ideas or develop elaboration (e.g., quotations, data, reasons, multiple examples that build on each other). · Uses personal experiences, observations,

1.1 Prewrites
1.2 Drafts
1.3 Revises (3.1.1)

5/25/10-6/10/10

Focus:

Script writing for math and net safety videos; paragraph organization;
Zine: clear/concise/visual text
Blog: reflection on year

Lessons:

5/25 tween tribune, spelling city; Math Video: observe

5/26 Owhi Pics Thank you; Math Video: observe share stars wishes

5/27 Scripts

5/28 Zines

5/31 Memorial Day

6/1 Zines / Scripts

6/2 Zines / Scripts / Video

6/3 Zines / Scripts / Video / Blogs (about video)

6/4 Zines / Scripts / Video / Blogs (about video)

6/7 Homeroom

6/8 Pow Wow

6/9 Graduation

6/10 Awards/Picnic

Standards:

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

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

3.2.2 Uses language appropriate for a specific audience and purpose.

· Uses precise language (e.g., powerful verbs, specific descriptors).

· Uses formal, informal, and specialized language (math language)

04/26/10 - 05/25/10 Weeks 31-34

Focus:

Connection one sentence to another
Elaborate: create mind movies with details
Word Choice: Specific

Paragraphs and Scripts

Math and Writing

4/26 organize rain and owhi paragraphs

4/27 rain and Owhi paragraphs; intro scripts;

4/28 script writing for math--model

4/29 record

4/30 draft scripts

5/3 Lost Lake Reflection -- Video

5/3/10 Lost Lake Reflection; Video

5/4/10 Review: script writing; recording info;

Story: That's Good! That's Bad! Grand Canyon

Map: Lost Lake: Things to include

List: Places/Events things could happen

Story Ideas

5/5/10 5/6/10 5/7/10 5/10/10

Projects for CSI Goals: I like rain; Earth Day for blog; Math Script Writing; Good/Bad Story

Students work in partners, teams, or individuals on two projects: Math Script; Good/Bad Story

Daily goals.

Lessons: Action verbs; Descriptions; Pattern

Daily Sharing.

5/10/10: Share and evaluate.

Check:

Action Verbs

Descriptions

Pattern

5/11 5/12 5/13 scripts. Videos. Ideas for that's good/bad -- lost lake descriptions of place and activities

5/14 test

5/17 observe share stars wishes

5/18 read a play. Sub

5/19 create final drafts. Videos

5/20 owhi lake

5/21 thank you scripts

5/24 teacher training

5/25 tween tribune

Resources:

ELABORATION LESSONS FROM OSPI
https://sites.google.com/a/nsdeagles.org/writing-5-8/home/assignments/workshop-expectations/workshop-lessons/paragraphs

Revision:
http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Revision

Connections:
http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Owhi-Connected-Organization-Example

Script:
http://whatelse.pbworks.com/W5-Script

Grammar: editing

Essential Academic Learning Requirements

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

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

3.2.2 Uses language appropriate for a specific audience and purpose.
· Uses precise language (e.g., powerful verbs, specific descriptors).
· Uses formal, informal, and specialized language (math language)

4/19/10 - 4/26/10

Focus:

Connection one sentence to another
Elaborate: create mind movies with details
Word Choice: Specific

4/19

Elaboration Strategies

Writing Prompt-- Earth Day Prewrite Practice and model; create class blog

4/20

Continue Earth Day writing -- students write own blog entry on wiki

4/21

Practice Expository Writing WASL test

Sub

4/22

Continue Earth Day -- Awards Assembly

4/23

Finish Test

4/26

Tween Tribune

I Like Rain -- paragraphs voice thread

Projects:
Math vocabulary
Owhi Lake
I like rain
Scripts (NetSmartz)
Tween Tribune edit
Own Topic

Math Vocabulary:

denominator

nominator

fraction

like fraction

unlike fraction

improper fraction

simplify

reduce to lowest terms

term

mixed number

vocabulary term, their own definition, a picture or graphic to explain the definition, a page number from their text book,link to the online page, and an example that relates the term to other terms in that math category.

http://eaglemathclass.pbworks.com/w5-Vocabulary

3/29/10 - 4/12/10

Connection one sentence to another
Elaborate: create mind movies with details
Word Choice: Specific

3/29 Owhi-- Lesson Review on focus/ Revision -- connecting and transition words; not a list; Revise.

3/30 Revise Owhi paragraph
Lesson review: word choice -- names; Writing Strategies Reflection if time.

4/1 Share Owhi -- Math vocabulary project

4/2 no school -- teacher training and records day

4/12 Organize for conferences; I used to but now I.... Practice

Projects:
Math vocabulary
Owhi Lake
I like rain
Scripts (NetSmartz)
Tween Tribune edit
Own Topic

Math Vocabulary:

denominator

nominator

fraction

like fraction

unlike fraction

improper fraction

simplify

reduce to lowest terms

term

mixed number

vocabulary term, their own definition, a picture or graphic to explain the definition, a page number from their text book,link to the online page, and an example that relates the term to other terms in that math category.

http://eaglemathclass.pbworks.com/w5-Vocabulary

03/22/10 - 03/29/10

Focus:

Elaboration and Revision

3/22 Edit practice; Tween Tribune

3/23 Edit practice; Tween Tribune
Math Vocabulary:

denominator

nominator

fraction

like fraction

unlike fraction

improper fraction

simplify

reduce to lowest terms

term

mixed number

vocabulary term, their own definition, a picture or graphic to explain the definition, a page number from their text book,link to the online page, and an example that relates the term to other terms in that math category.

http://eaglemathclass.pbworks.com/w5-Vocabulary

3/24 Projects:
Math vocabulary
Owhi Lake
I like rain
Scripts (NetSmartz)
Tween Tribune edit
Own Topic

Focus:
Connection one sentence to another
Elaborate: create mind movies with details
Word Choice: Specific

3/25 Project work
Lesson Review on focus

3/26 Project work
Lesson review: word choice -- names

3/29 Project work
Lesson review: word choice -- names/strong verbs

03/15/10 - 03/22/10

Week 26 Focus:

Paragraph Writing and Elaboration

Editing

Math Writing

Daily Work:

Owhi Paragraphs: Organization, Elaboration, Word Choice
Owhi: Presentation / Publication design; from paragraph to image and t-shirt design

3/15 Math Writing: Olympics
3/16 Edit Practice; Evaluate Organization and Word Choice; Revise
3/17 Revise and Share
3/18 I Like Rain: use ideas from Paragraphs: Organization, Elaboration, Word Choice to revise rain paragraph; Review Voice Thread
3/19 Substitute
3/22 Tween Tribune; Share paragraphs; Choose new topics; Voice Thread

Week Project:

Write with style and word choice (strong verbs; specific nouns)
Organize for best information and elaboration.
Plan design for presentation.

Topic: Owhi Lake and I like Rain
Goal 1: Write organized and elaborated paragraphs with style and word choice. Edit the paragraphs.

Goal 2: Create a broster/T-shirt design using elements of design and layout and reflecting the paragraphs about Owhi Lake.

Tasks:
Continue lists of specific nouns and vivid verbs about Owhi Lake.
Discuss model draft of Owhi Lake paragraphs.
Use the lists to draft at least two paragraphs about Owhi Lake:
* Decide organization style
* Determine approrpiate elaboration
* Write with nifty nouns and vivid verbs
* Edit
* Determine visual choices from paragraphs
* Revision

ELABORATION--how to add details

Math Writing

Graphs--

What does a graph mean?--

What do you notice? What are the facts? How do you know? Is the graph fair?

Writing in Math

Review: http://writemath4u.blogspot.com/2009/08/finding-facts-9409.html

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

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

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

Tuesday 9/15 or if needed on Wed pretest day:

C: Can you find a topic to write about? Where? How do you start writing?

S: Review Goal: Prewrite in web, list, or free-write, then re-read and number to organize your ideas before drafting.

Draw to write: Your favorite place; X five places and label; prewrite, reread, number.

I: Draft

3.2.2 Uses language appropriate for a specific audience and purpose.

· Uses precise language (e.g., powerful verbs, specific descriptors).

· Uses formal, informal, and specialized language (math language)

2/22/10 - 3/8/10

Week 23 24 Focus:

Paragraph Writing and Elaboration

Editing

Math Writing

Daily Work:

Edit

Math Thinking/Commenting

Twice a week: TweenTribune

2/22 Graph E,F Math Writing

2/23 Olympic Writing: Word Choice: Verbs, Simile, Metaphor, Consonance

2/24 Olympic Writing and Strong Verbs

2/25 Elaboration 3 --Questioning

2/26 Substitute -- Assembly 1:30

3/1 Strong Verbs/ Questioning / Journal N12

3/2 Strong Verbs or Elaboration 4

3/3 Edit Practice; Journal N17 Stretch/Elaboate

3/4 3/5 Substitute

3/7 Elaboration 4, 5

Elaboration Practice; Journal 10

Future lessons:

Journal:

Journal Lessons N1, N2, N3

Journal N12 or N13 N17 Stretch Writing

ELABORATION--how to add details

Math Writing

Graphs--

What does a graph mean?--

What do you notice? What are the facts? How do you know? Is the graph fair?

Writing in Math

Review: http://writemath4u.blogspot.com/2009/08/finding-facts-9409.html

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

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

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

Tuesday 9/15 or if needed on Wed pretest day:

C: Can you find a topic to write about? Where? How do you start writing?

S: Review Goal: Prewrite in web, list, or free-write, then re-read and number to organize your ideas before drafting.

Draw to write: Your favorite place; X five places and label; prewrite, reread, number.

I: Draft

3.2.2 Uses language appropriate for a specific audience and purpose.

· Uses precise language (e.g., powerful verbs, specific descriptors).

· Uses formal, informal, and specialized language (math language)

02/08/10 - 02/22/10

Focus:
Paragraph Writing and Elaboration
Editing
Math Writing

Daily Work:

Daily Work:

Edit

Math Thinking/Commenting

Twice a week: TweenTribune

2/8 Assembly; Edit practice

2/9 Review math language; Journal N5

2/10 Graph C; Elaboration 1; Dig! Tween Tribune Edit

2/11 Graph C; Elaboration 2

2/12 Homeroom

2/17 Elaboration 3

2/18 Balde Eagle Festival

2/19 Elaboration 3: Asking Questions

2/22 Graph E,F Math Writing

2/23 Olympic Writing: Word Choice: Verbs, Simile, Metaphor, Consonance

2/24 Strong Verbs

2/25 Elaboration 4

2/26 Substitute

3/1 Strong Verbs

Elaboration Practice; Journal 10

Future lessons:

Journal:

Journal Lessons N1, N2, N3

Journal N12 or N13 N17 Stretch Writing

INTRO ELABORATION--how to add details

Math Writing

Graphs--

What does a graph mean?--

What do you notice? What are the facts? How do you know? Is the graph fair?

Writing in Math
Review: http://writemath4u.blogspot.com/2009/08/finding-facts-9409.html

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

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

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

Tuesday 9/15 or if needed on Wed pretest day:
C: Can you find a topic to write about? Where? How do you start writing?

S: Review Goal: Prewrite in web, list, or free-write, then re-read and number to organize your ideas before drafting.
Draw to write: Your favorite place; X five places and label; prewrite, reread, number.
I: Draft

3.2.2 Uses language appropriate for a specific audience and purpose.
· Uses precise language (e.g., powerful verbs, specific descriptors).
· Uses formal, informal, and specialized language (math language)

01/26/10 - 02/08/10

Focus:
Paragraph Writing
Editing
Math Writing

1/26 Tween Tribune

1/27
Writing in Math
Review: http://writemath4u.blogspot.com/2009/08/finding-facts-9409.html

Graphs A
What does a graph mean?--
What do you notice? What are the facts? How do you know? Is the graph fair?

Tween Tribune

1/28 Graphs B
What does a graph mean?--
What do you notice? What are the facts? How do you know? Is the graph fair?

Tween Tribune

1/29 Graphs: Review A/B
What does a graph mean?--
What do you notice? What are the facts? How do you know? Is the graph fair?

Tween Tribune

2/1 Sub Plans
2/2 Sub Plans

2/3 Journal N1; Edit practice
2/4 Sub Plans

2/5 Edit lessons; Journal Lessons N5, N6; Tween Tribune
2/8 Review math language; Edit lessons; Journal N7

Future lessons:
Journal:
Journal Lessons N1, N2, N3
Journal N12 or N13 N17 Stretch Writing

INTRO ELABORATION--how to add details

01/19/10 - 01/26/10

Week Focus: Notebooks/ Blogs and comments

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.-- for elaborated paragraphs

https://sites.google.com/a/nsdeagles.org/writing-5-8/home/assignments/workshop-expectations/workshop-lessons/paragraphs

http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Revision

Genre Writing Prompts

Paragraph Expectations and Practice

http://write.nsdeagles.org/home/assignments/workshop-expectations/workshop-lessons/paragraphs

Strong Verbs

http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Strong-Verbs

Word Choice Lesson Daily: Eliminate Dead Verbs --http://whatelse.pbwiki.com/Dead-Verbs

Paragraph Expectations and Practice

https://sites.google.com/a/nsdeagles.org/writing-5-8/home/assignments/workshop-expectations/workshop-lessons/paragraphs

Word Choice Lesson Daily: Eliminate Dead Verbs --http://whatelse.pbwiki.com/Dead-Verbs

1/19 Resolution Reflection;

Read Tween and comment as class/-- Quote/Power Write/Edit

Work Period/teacher conference

1/20

Read Tween and comment as class/

Requirements; Sign up, if able

Work Period/teacher conference

1/21 Read Tween/ Quote/Power Write/Edit

Work Period/teacher conference

Journal Lessons N1, N2, N3

INTRO ELABORATION--how to add details

1/22 Elaboration

Journal N12 or N13 N17 Stretch Writing

1/26 Power Write

Review Journal Lessons

Elaboration continued

Projects: Thankful and edit; TweenTribune work; Resolutios

OPTIONS: Internet Safety rules for grades 4 5 6; Life of MLK;

Upcoming Lessons:

Strong Verbs

http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Strong-Verbs

Partner/share Revise

Notebook Lessons:

Table of Contents/ Teacher conferences --Review: N7: Writing from the Heart

As needed:

Intro: N12 Artifacts; N13 Memories; N17 Stretch Writing; N14 Authentic Details; I15 General to Specific Details; I17 Supporting Details; 13 Invent specifics to fill memory gaps; L23 Action Verbs; L22 Nifty Nouns; D3 Organize; D7 2-3-1 Organization; D5 Transitions; Specific Words - L23 Action Verbs; L22 Nifty Nouns; leads/endings

Journal N12 or N13 N17 Stretch Writing

Verb Practice

Share paragraphs and check with checklist

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

EALR 3: The student writes clearly and effectively.

Component 3.1: Develops ideas and organizes writing. W

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

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

Component 3.3: Knows and applies appropriate grade level writing conventions. W

01/04/10 - 01/19/10

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.-- for elaborated paragraphs

https://sites.google.com/a/nsdeagles.org/writing-5-8/home/assignments/workshop-expectations/workshop-lessons/paragraphs

Grammar Lessons:

Verbs 416 (action) 417 (dead verbs) Blue WS

http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Revision

Share, Revise poems

Genre Writing Prompts

Focus:

Paragraph Expectations and Practice

http://write.nsdeagles.org/home/assignments/workshop-expectations/workshop-lessons/paragraphs

Strong Verbs

http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Strong-Verbs

Lessons: Table of Contents/ Teacher conferences --Review: N7: Writing from the Heart

As needed:

Word Choice Lesson Daily: Eliminate Dead Verbs --http://whatelse.pbwiki.com/Dead-Verbs

Focus:

Paragraph Expectations and Practice

https://sites.google.com/a/nsdeagles.org/writing-5-8/home/assignments/workshop-expectations/workshop-lessons/paragraphs

Word Choice Lesson Daily: Eliminate Dead Verbs --http://whatelse.pbwiki.com/Dead-Verbs

1/4 1/5 1/6 1/7 Internet Safety; Football info; CRT;

1/8 Power Write; Root words; possessive nouns; expanding sentences

1/11 1/12 1/13 Power Write: Internet Safety summary;

Review Football quotes/comments/responses; READ MLK

1/12 1/13 MLK: changes/ How To respond

TweenTribune as class; review expectations; practice again;

1/14 Read Tween/ Quote/Power Write/Edit

Requirements; Sign up
1/15 1:30 MLK Assembly

1/19 Read Tween/ Quote/Power Write/Edit

Projects: Thankful and edit; TweenTribune work; Resolutios

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

Upcoming Lessons:

Strong Verbs

http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Strong-Verbs

Partner/share Revise

Notebook Lessons: Table of Contents/ Teacher conferences --Review: N7: Writing from the Heart

As needed:

Journal N12 or N13 N17 Stretch Writing

Verb Practice

Share paragraphs and check with checklist

Journal N12 or N13 N17 Stretch Writing

Verb Practice

Share paragraphs and check with checklist

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

EALR 3: The student writes clearly and effectively.

Component 3.1: Develops ideas and organizes writing. W

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

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

Component 3.3: Knows and applies appropriate grade level writing conventions. W

What Else 5 Writing

New Lesson Plan Site

8/31/10-9/28/10

5/25/10-6/10/10

04/26/10 - 05/25/10 Weeks 31-34

4/19/10 - 4/26/10

3/29/10 - 4/12/10

03/22/10 - 03/29/10

03/15/10 - 03/22/10

2/22/10 - 3/8/10

02/08/10 - 02/22/10

01/26/10 - 02/08/10

01/19/10 - 01/26/10

01/04/10 - 01/19/10

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