What Else 5 Writing: paragraphs

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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)

01/04/10 - 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:

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

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

12/7/09 - 01/04/10

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

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

12/7 12/8 Rudolph Story

12/9

Journal Lesson N7

Paragraphs

How was this paragraph written? I AM THANKFUL

What is the structure?

12/10 Journal -- N12

Write -- I am thankful -- following paragraph structure

Partner/share Revise; Share and grade

12/11 Music Practice Spelling City

12/14 Spelling city; grammar practice

12/15 12/16 Gift of Magi Play

12/17 12/18 Early Release

1/04 Power Write -- strong verbs ---

Review Internet Safety A Grade 3 List

Upcoming Lessons:

Strong Verbs

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

Partner/share Revise

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

11/30/09 - 12/7/09

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.-- 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

the use of words and phrases that appeal to the five senses. Writers use sensory details to help readers imagine how things look, feel, smell, sound, and taste.

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

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

11/30

Power Write

Journal Lesson 1: Gathering Ideas

What we know: Alphabet Lists; Favorite Place Treasure Map

12/1

Paragraphs

How was this paragraph written? I AM THANKFUL

What is the structure?

12/2

Journal Lesson N7

Write own I am thankful following paragraph structure

http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Thankful

Partner/share Revise

12/3

Journal -- N12

Continue Paragraph writing

Strong Verbs

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

12/4

Verb Practice

Share paragraphs and check with checklist

12/7

Power Write

Verb Practice

Journal N12 or N13

Draft

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

11/23/09 - 11/30/09

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.-- 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
Prepositional Phrases 448 Blue WS
Imagery -- Sensory Detail WS 2000 p. 140
the use of words and phrases that appeal to the five senses. Writers use sensory details to help readers imagine how things look, feel, smell, sound, and taste.

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

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

11/16 17 18 19 20 23

Paragraph Writing

11/23
Power Writing
Personalize Journals

11/24
Personalize Journals
Paragraphs:
I am thankful for _________.

11/25 Early Dismissal

11/30
Power Write
Journal Lesson 1: Gathering Ideas

12/1
Paragraphs

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

11/16/09 - 11/23/09

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.-- 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
Prepositional Phrases 448 Blue WS
Imagery -- Sensory Detail WS 2000 p. 140
the use of words and phrases that appeal to the five senses. Writers use sensory details to help readers imagine how things look, feel, smell, sound, and taste.

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

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

11/16 17 18 19 20 23

Paragraph Writing

Focus:
Paragraph Expectations and Practice

11/16 17 18 19 20 23
Paragraph Writing
Work Time

Each day:
Complete part of lesson on presentation above and practice using strong verbs

11/20
How to format in wikis

11/23
Power Write
Personalize Journals/Notebooks

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

11/09/09 - 11/16/09

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.-- 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
Prepositional Phrases 448 Blue WS
Imagery -- Sensory Detail WS 2000 p. 140
the use of words and phrases that appeal to the five senses. Writers use sensory details to help readers imagine how things look, feel, smell, sound, and taste.

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

http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Revision
Share, Revise poems

Genre Writing Prompts

11/9
Assembly

11/10
Assembly

11/11 Veterans Day

11/12

Science Vocabulary/WSU scientists

11/13

Science Vocabulary/WSU scientists

11/16

Science Vocabulary/WSU scientists

Paragraph Writing

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

09/08/09 - 09/21/09

Focus:

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

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)?
http://nespelemeagles.pbworks.com/President-Speaks-to-Kids

S: Power Write -- topics provided

I: Class work on Google Contract Why here and how behave.

Wed 9/9

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

Writing Pretest

If time: 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

Thurs 9/10

C: Write goal and do entry: In five years, I want to be...
S: 5Bs of Internet -- signature required
I: Power Write

Friday 9/11
C: Write goal and entry: Alphabet list of things you know about.
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)

I: Prewrite/Draft on one of your ABCs

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: Alphabet list of things you know about.
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)

I: Prewrite/Draft on one of your ABCs

Mon 9/21
C: Prewrite/Draft on one of your ABCs or 50/51
S: Power Write -- what and why;
I: Circle best power write; re-read, number; rewrite with more details

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 12 - May 18

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

Resources:
Fourth Quarter Requirements
http://homepage.mac.com/sherirae/grammar/index.html
https://whatelse.pbwiki.com/Figurative-Language
http://whatelse.pbworks.com/W-Requirements
http://whatelse.pbworks.com/Wednesday-Writing-Reflections

Collaboration:
http://eagleswrite.pbwiki.com/

Focus:

Writing Places Paragraphs and Essays: Practice and Draft; Revise nouns and verbs; sentence fluency; punctuation and spelling

Monday 5/11
Note: Softball team gone.
Power Writing
Wordle creation
Intro to GAP assignment.

Tuesday 5/12
Power Writing
Paragraph Review and writing

Wednesday 5/13
WASL WED REFLECTION
Review process of drafting.
Write paragraph on Gold Lake with partner.
Share paragraphs.

Thursday 5/14
Owhi Lake Day

Friday 5/15
Owhi Wordle
Power Writing
Thank you letters

Monday 5/18
Power Writing
Focus -- partner paragraphs -- choose places -- write at least four paragraphs for your place with partner

Project Progression as needed with personalized instruction for:

Six Traits:
Ideas -- prewriting
Ideas -- draft
Organization --paragraphs, beginnings, endings - find in your paper
Organization and Word Choice --Names/Verbs/Emotion -- see revision tips
Sentence Fluency -- Length/Structure
Voice -- attitude appropriate for audience and purpose
Edit -- punctuation/spelling/ grammar, etc.

Our Area --- Writing paragraphs and essays
Writing Places Paragraphs: Glog; Place Prezi; Practice and Draft; Revise nouns and verbs; sentence fluency; punctuation and spelling

Research
Summary, Adapt to fiction, Adapt to poetry
http://eagleswrite.pbwiki.com/Genre-Audience-and-Purpose

EALR 1: The student understands and uses a writing process.

1.1.1 Prewrites to generate ideas and plan writing. W Applies more than one strategy for generating ideas and planning writing.
· Generates ideas prior to organizing them

1.2.1 Analyzes task and composes multiple drafts when appropriate a. Refers to prewriting plan. b. Drafts according to audience, purpose, and time.
d. Assesses draft and/or feedback

1.4.1 Edits for conventions (see 3.3).

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 — adding details for elaboration; second reading — deleting sentences or phrases to achieve paragraph unity; third reading — reorganizing ideas for meaning).

Records feedback using writing group procedure (e.g., partner underlines telling sentences, such as “I had fun,” and writer changes to show detail, “I squealed as the roller coaster sped around a corner.”).
· Makes decisions about writing based on feedback (e.g., revision before final draft).

EALR 3: The student writes clearly and effectively.
3.1.1 Analyzes ideas, selects a narrow topic, and
using specific details and/or examples.

3.1.2 Uses an effective organizational structure.

2.1.1 Applies understanding of multiple and varied audiences to write effectively.

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

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

April 28 - May 4

Tuesday 4/28
Grammar -- proofread (read)
Focus -- Answer questions/Edit

Wednesday 4/29 (may be root digging)
Read and discuss requirements
Grammar -- proofread (discuss and apply)
Focus -- places: class paragraph

Thursday 4/30
Grammar -- punctuation (read)
Focus -- places: group paragraphs

Friday 5/1
Town Clean up

Monday 5/4
Grammar -- punctuation (discuss and apply)
Focus -- Places: group paragraphs

Project Progression as needed with personalized instruction for:

Six Traits:
Ideas -- prewriting
Ideas -- draft
Organization --paragraphs, beginnings, endings - find in your paper
Organization and Word Choice --Names/Verbs/Emotion -- see revision tips
Sentence Fluency -- Length/Structure
Voice -- attitude appropriate for audience and purpose
Edit -- punctuation/spelling/ grammar, etc.

Commonalities-- our ideas

Our Area --- Writing paragraphs and essays
Writing Places Paragraphs: Glog; Place Prezi; Practice and Draft; Revise nouns and verbs; sentence fluency; punctuation and spelling

Research
Summary, Adapt to fiction, Adapt to poetry
http://eagleswrite.pbwiki.com/Genre-Audience-and-Purpose

April 21 - April 27

Focus:
Commonalities-- Which are important to you? Places- to go and to share
Discuss places;
Personal Flag --/Living History Project and Places;
Write itinerary with organizer --A Trip to Memphis
Share and Revise

Writing Places Paragraphs and Essays: Glog; Practice and Draft; Revise nouns and verbs; sentence fluency; punctuation and spelling

Six Traits:
Ideas -- prewriting
Ideas -- draft
Organization --paragraphs, beginnings, endings - find in your paper
Organization and Word Choice --Names/Verbs/Emotion -- see revision tips
Sentence Fluency -- Length/Structure
Voice -- attitude appropriate for audience and purpose
Edit -- punctuation/spelling/ grammar, etc.

http://pdsenglish5.pbwiki.com/

C = Commonalities-- Which are important to you? Places- to go and to share
S = Personal Flag --/Living History Project and Places
I = Share and Revise

4/21 4/22 4/23 WASL or Homeroom

Project Progression as needed with personalized instruction for:
4/20, 4/24

Commonalities-- Finish and edit: Which are important to you? our ideas
What is similar to our PDS friends’ important ideas?
What will you explain to your family?

4/24 4/27

Our Area --- Writing paragraphs and essays
Writing Places Paragraphs: Glog; Place Prezi; Practice and Draft; Revise nouns and verbs; sentence fluency; punctuation and spelling

Research
Summary, Adapt to fiction, Adapt to poetry
http://eagleswrite.pbwiki.com/Genre-Audience-and-Purpose

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