PlanbookConnect | Mr. Edwards’ Writing 6 Lessons on Oct. 06, 2010

Writing 6 on Oct. 06, 2010 - Meets from 12:45 PM to 1:47 PM

Public Information:

Draft and Revise mentor memoir for mentors and school board.

Where do we get writing ideas?

Mentor Schedule

Library

Lesson Focus

Mentor Schedule

Library

Web Links

After draft, review revision tips and revise - What Else? / Revision Tips 2 Visit
Wiki drafting after prewrite - Coyote Winks Visit

Curriculum standards covered in this lesson:

G8W1.3 - Component 1.3: Revises to improve text. W -
G8W1.2 - Component 1.2: Produces draft(s). W -
G8W1 - W8 EALR 1: The student understands and uses a writing process. -
G8W3.1.1 - 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, and/or research to support opinions and ideas (e.g., relevant data to support conclusions in math, science, social studies; appropriate anecdotes to explain or persuade; information synthesized from a variety of sources to support an argument). · Develops convincing characters (e.g., using details of thoughts, actions, appearance, and speech) and convincing settings (e.g., through the character’s point of view or described during action) within a range of plots (e.g., suspense, flashback) in narratives. -