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Students will learn that Writer's Workshop follows a predictable routine.
Bell Work~ 5 minutes (Written response to word puzzle/topic/question on screen.)
Mini-Lesson~ 10 -12 minutes (Class gathers at the carpeted Meeting Area for a writer's lesson.) Quiet Writing Time~ 20 - 25 minutes (Writers return to small group tables to practice the strategy taught at the Meeting Area and write independently.)
Partner/Small Group Share~ 6 - 8 minutes (Writers share with partners.)
Clean Up~ 4 minutes (Writers assess themselves on their work for the day and the table leader returns all writer's notebooks to the proper crate.)
Monday, September 10, 2007
Bell Work~ What makes a good writing partner?
Lesson~ 1. Discuss expectations for writing partners.
2. Explain the complete writing workshop routine.
3. Meeting Area Minilesson~"Starting the Writing Workshop" Part 1. (List an important person and several small moment memories of that person.)
4. Students receive writer's notebooks and begin entries.
5. Wrap Up~ Rate yourself 1 - 10 and give an explanation for how well you used today's writing strategy.
Reminder: Homework notepad should be brought to class today.
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Bell Work~ What should you do to prepare for a test?
Lesson~1. Distribute writing partners. Review writing partner expectations.
2. Meeting Area Minilesson~ "Starting the Writing Workshop" Part 2. (Select a small moment memory, sketch events, then write about it.)
3. Quiet writing/conference time.
4. Wrap Up~ Rate 1 -10 with explanation. "How easy was it to sustain my quiet writing for 15 minutes?
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Students will be taking the Reading EdPerformance test on laptops in our classroom. This test is very important because it will help to determine what level students are currently reading at. It will be one of the scores looked at to place students in elective classes for the rest of the year.
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Students will continue/complete the EdPerformance test.
Friday, September 14, 2007
EdPerformance make up testing.
Weekly Reading Log (notepad) due today.
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September 4, 2007 - September 7, 2007
We will be learning and practicing the routines and expectations. This year we will conduct class in a Writer's and Reader's Workshop format. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday each week, students will be engaged in writing. While on Thursday and Friday each week, students will be involved in literature that supports the writing that is being done that week.
Homework
Students are expected to read at least 30 minutes each night and document their reading Monday thru Thursday nights. Their reading log will be due every Friday.
Students will learn that Writer's Workshop follows a predictable routine.
Bell Work~ 5 minutes (Written response to word puzzle/topic/question on screen.)
Mini-Lesson~ 10 -12 minutes (Class gathers at the carpeted Meeting Area for a writer's lesson.) Quiet Writing Time~ 20 - 25 minutes (Writers return to small group tables to practice the strategy taught at the Meeting Area and write independently.)
Partner/Small Group Share~ 6 - 8 minutes (Writers share with partners.)
Clean Up~ 4 minutes (Writers assess themselves on their work for the day and the table leader returns all writer's notebooks to the proper crate.)
Monday, September 10, 2007
Bell Work~ What makes a good writing partner?
Lesson~ 1. Discuss expectations for writing partners.
2. Explain the complete writing workshop routine.
3. Meeting Area Minilesson~"Starting the Writing Workshop" Part 1. (List an important person and several small moment memories of that person.)
4. Students receive writer's notebooks and begin entries.
5. Wrap Up~ Rate yourself 1 - 10 and give an explanation for how well you used today's writing strategy.
Reminder: Homework notepad should be brought to class today.
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Bell Work~ What should you do to prepare for a test?
Lesson~1. Distribute writing partners. Review writing partner expectations.
2. Meeting Area Minilesson~ "Starting the Writing Workshop" Part 2. (Select a small moment memory, sketch events, then write about it.)
3. Quiet writing/conference time.
4. Wrap Up~ Rate 1 -10 with explanation. "How easy was it to sustain my quiet writing for 15 minutes?
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Students will be taking the Reading EdPerformance test on laptops in our classroom. This test is very important because it will help to determine what level students are currently reading at. It will be one of the scores looked at to place students in elective classes for the rest of the year.
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Students will continue/complete the EdPerformance test.
Friday, September 14, 2007
EdPerformance make up testing.
Weekly Reading Log (notepad) due today.
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September 4, 2007 - September 7, 2007
We will be learning and practicing the routines and expectations. This year we will conduct class in a Writer's and Reader's Workshop format. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday each week, students will be engaged in writing. While on Thursday and Friday each week, students will be involved in literature that supports the writing that is being done that week.
Homework
Students are expected to read at least 30 minutes each night and document their reading Monday thru Thursday nights. Their reading log will be due every Friday.
Homework due Thursday, September 6, 2007
- Signed bottom portion of letter/class syllabus information. 1/2 credit given if turned in on Friday, September 7
- Pictures, stickers, clippings, memorabilia, etc. to decorate their writer's notebook in class.
Homework due Monday, September 10, 2007
Each student needs to have some sort of notepad that can be used for completing homework, examples include: 3-ring spiral notebook or yellow top bound notepad.
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