Week of November 3, 2008
Monday, November 3rd
Objective(s): To revise by bringing out the story structure
Bell Work- Key Term: Heart of the Story (Define in your own words, draw a picture &/or provide an example.)
1. Mini Lesson~ “Bringing Forth the Story Arc”
2. Quiet Writing~ Create a story mountain for your seed story. Revise your story arc as needed by asking yourself questions like: What parts will the reader enjoy? Where does the writing sound good and give a clear picture of what was happening? Are there any places where the reader might get confused? Where do I loose focus? Have I left out actions, details, and dialogue the reader needs in order to follow my story? Where might I include more thoughts and feelings to make my intentions clear to the reader?
3. Share Time
Homework~ Storytell your seed idea to at least one student and one adult and have them sign and date your homework slip after you share your story. Ask them what they like best about your story and write that down too.
Tuesday, November 4th
NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS-Staff Professional Development
Wednesday, November 5th
Objective(s): To use mentor texts as you draft and revise your leads
Bell Work- Key Term: Setting (Define in your own words, draw a picture &/or provide an example.)
1. Mini Lesson~ “Studying and Crafting Leads
2. Quiet Writing~ Write two or three different leads for your personal narrative.
3. Share Time
Thursday, November 6th
CAREER EXPO FIELD TRIP (8th Grade only)
Friday, November 7th
Objective(s): To bring forth the deep connection between external actions and internal responses.
Bell Work- Key Term: Revision (Define in your own words, draw a picture &/or provide an example.)
1. Mini Lesson~ “Writing the Internal Story”
2. Share Time ~ Read your draft to your partner. Ask them to listen for: 1) Places where they can really “see” what’s going on and places where it’s hard for them to get a picture in their minds 2) Clues that reveal your thoughts and feelings.
3. Quiet Writing~ Based on the feedback from your partner, revise your draft adding in more details, thoughts, descriptions, and feelings.
Monday, November 3rd
Objective(s): To revise by bringing out the story structure
Bell Work- Key Term: Heart of the Story (Define in your own words, draw a picture &/or provide an example.)
1. Mini Lesson~ “Bringing Forth the Story Arc”
2. Quiet Writing~ Create a story mountain for your seed story. Revise your story arc as needed by asking yourself questions like: What parts will the reader enjoy? Where does the writing sound good and give a clear picture of what was happening? Are there any places where the reader might get confused? Where do I loose focus? Have I left out actions, details, and dialogue the reader needs in order to follow my story? Where might I include more thoughts and feelings to make my intentions clear to the reader?
3. Share Time
Homework~ Storytell your seed idea to at least one student and one adult and have them sign and date your homework slip after you share your story. Ask them what they like best about your story and write that down too.
Tuesday, November 4th
NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS-Staff Professional Development
Wednesday, November 5th
Objective(s): To use mentor texts as you draft and revise your leads
Bell Work- Key Term: Setting (Define in your own words, draw a picture &/or provide an example.)
1. Mini Lesson~ “Studying and Crafting Leads
2. Quiet Writing~ Write two or three different leads for your personal narrative.
3. Share Time
Thursday, November 6th
CAREER EXPO FIELD TRIP (8th Grade only)
Friday, November 7th
Objective(s): To bring forth the deep connection between external actions and internal responses.
Bell Work- Key Term: Revision (Define in your own words, draw a picture &/or provide an example.)
1. Mini Lesson~ “Writing the Internal Story”
2. Share Time ~ Read your draft to your partner. Ask them to listen for: 1) Places where they can really “see” what’s going on and places where it’s hard for them to get a picture in their minds 2) Clues that reveal your thoughts and feelings.
3. Quiet Writing~ Based on the feedback from your partner, revise your draft adding in more details, thoughts, descriptions, and feelings.
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