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Mini Clip MondayWhere: Assigned SeatWith: Pen/Pencil and Writing JournalNoise Level:
Learning Target: Writers analyze videos to get ideas for their writing.
Share: Musical Chair Share
Possible Writing Starters-This video made me think of...-I wonder why...-This person/topic reminds me of...
Musical Chairs ShareSanta: Here is what I wrote today ….
Rudolph: Wow, big guy, that’s fantastic! Listen to what I wrote...
Santa: Oh, you talented little red nose. You saved the day when you wrote ...
Your Thoughts Thursday
Where: Assigned SeatWith: Pen/Pencil and Writing JournalNoise Level:
Learning Target: Writers analyze text to build writing skills.
In these classrooms, fidgeting, movingaround and bouncing are encouraged
Share: Family ShareRead the short article. What do you think?
Try-It Tuesday
Where: Assigned SeatWith: Pen/Pencil and Writing JournalNoise Level:
Learning Target: Writers try out different writing craft to enhance their writing.
“She looked like art, and art wasn't supposed to look nice; it was supposed to make you feel something.” ― Rainbow Rowell, Eleanor & Park
She looked like ______, and _______ wasn't supposed to look ________; it was supposed to make you _________ something.
Share: Whip Around Share
She looked like ______, and _______ wasn't supposed to look ________; it was supposed to make you _________ something.
“She looked like art, and art wasn't supposed to look nice; it was supposed to make you feel something.”
1.Everyone Shares2.You only talk when it is your turn.3.Look at the person who is talking.
-Choose ONE Sentence to Share-
Whip Around Share
Mini Clip MondayWhere: Assigned SeatWith: Pen/Pencil and Writing JournalNoise Level:
Learning Target: Writers analyze videos to get ideas for their writing.
Share: Sole Partner Share
Possible Writing Starters-This video made me think of...-I wonder why...-This person/topic reminds me of...
Musical Chairs ShareChips: Here’s what I wrote today ….
Salsa: Wow! You are so talented at ... Listen to what I wrote...
Chips: Very impressive! You really nailed it when you...
Informative Writing Week: Thesis Throwdown Where: Assigned SeatWith: Pen/Pencil and Writing JournalNoise Level:
Learning Target: Writers focus their ideas with good introductions Share: Whole Group
Share
At your table, write one strong thesis statement answering one of our two essential questions from The Outsiders.
Word Wednesday
Where: Assigned SeatWith: Pen/Pencil and Writing JournalNoise Level:
Learning Target: Writers learn academic vocabulary to enhance their reading and writing. Share: Chair Share
Word: AllusionExample: “Chocolate was her Achilles' heel.”Prediction:
Definition:
Response: Write a passage using the word or concept.
Mini Clip MondayWhere: Assigned SeatWith: Pen/Pencil and Writing JournalNoise Level:
Learning Target: Writers analyze videos to get ideas for their writing.
Share: Musical Chair Share
You try it!
Musical Chairs ShareJedi: Here is what I wrote today ….
Sith: Impressive. Listen to what I wrote...
Jedi: The Force is with you when...
Think Tank Thursday
Where: Assigned SeatWith: Pen/Pencil and Writing JournalNoise Level:
Learning Target: Writers analyze visual text to get ideas for their writing.
To Do: I notice…I infer that…(what you “guess” to be true)
I wonder...Share: Chair Share
Mini Clip MondayWhere: Assigned SeatWith: Pen/Pencil and Writing JournalNoise Level:
Learning Target: Writers analyze videos to get ideas for their writing.
Share: Musical Chair Share
Possible Writing Starters-This video made me think of...-I wonder why...-This person/topic reminds me of...
Wednesday
Musical Chairs ShareBatman: Here is what I wrote today ….
Robin: Holy manuscript! That’s some explosive writing!
Listen to what I wrote...
Batman: Your words define you when ...
Word Wednesday
Where: Assigned SeatWith: Pen/Pencil and Writing JournalNoise Level:
Learning Target: Writers learn academic vocabulary to enhance their reading and writing.
Share: Family Share
Word: SymbolExample: The sorting hat in HP: “[T]rying on the hat was a lot better than having to do a spell, but he did wish they could have tried it on without everyone watching. The hat seemed to be asking rather a lot; Harry didn't feel brave or quick-witted or any of it at the moment.”Prediction:
Definition:
Response: Write a nonfiction or fiction passage using the word.
Mini Clip MondayWhere: Assigned SeatWith: Pen/Pencil and Writing JournalNoise Level:
Learning Target: Writers analyze videos to get ideas for their writing.
Share: Sole Partner Share
Possible Writing Starters-This video made me think of...-I wonder why...-This person/topic reminds me of...
“_______ years on ________and you can _______ a lot. But all the wrong things, not the things you want to _______. . __________on _______and you can_________. But all the wrong ______, not the things you want _________.”
Punctuate it Tuesday
Where: Assigned SeatWith: Pen/Pencil and Writing JournalNoise Level:
Learning Target: Writers use correct punctuation..
Share: Volunteer Whole Class Share
Listen to the song and with your group, correctly punctuate it as if you were telling a story.
Punctuate this!
Mini Clip MondayWhere: Assigned SeatWith: Pen/Pencil and Writing JournalNoise Level:
Learning Target: Writers analyze videos to get ideas for their writing.
Share: Musical Chair Share
Possible Writing Starters-This video made me think of...-I wonder why...-This person/topic reminds me of...
Musical Chairs ShareEthan: Here’s what I wrote today ….
Grayson: I need a tish! Your writing is goals when ... Listen to what I wrote...
Ethan: Dang! You slayed when you...
Magnify it Tuesday
Where: Assigned SeatWith: Pen/Pencil and Writing JournalNoise Level:
Learning Target: Writers use descriptive details.
Share: Volunteer Family Share
“A dense yet bright, grey mist blanketed the sky. Ropes of glittering white swung down from the rooftops like vines. A string of white dollops atop apartment house trash cans looked like an unclasped strand of pearls. The tall evergreens stood still and silent, their branches fattening with the frosting of a cold, winter treat.” In other words, it was snowing.
Add more details to your sentence, like this:
Sacred Writing Monday
Where: Assigned SeatWith: Pen/Pencil and Writing JournalNoise Level:
Learning Target: Writers explore ideas by brainstorming
It’s time to use those techniques you’ve learned about suspense stories to write your own suspenseful narrative!Your narrative should include:
a plot with a beginning, middle, and end
a clear settingcharacters and
dialoguea suspenseful theme
My example
Beginnings Week: Thursday
Where: Assigned SeatWith: Pen/Pencil and Writing JournalNoise Level:
Learning Target: Writers explore ideas by brainstorming
Share: Volunteer Family Share
Dialogue: Start with a conversation of two or more of your characters. Make sure it has something to do with the story. It should move the plot.
Beginnings Week: Wednesday Where: Assigned Seat
With: Pen/Pencil and Writing JournalNoise Level:
Learning Target: Writers explore ideas by brainstorming Share:
Volunteer Family Share
ACTION! Put your reader right in the middle of the action. Either start at the most exciting part (you can flashback right after), or have your first scene be one of serious suspense. Remember to write as much detail as possible using the 5 senses:● See● Hear● Smell● Taste● Feel
Beginnings Week: Tuesday
Where: Assigned SeatWith: Pen/Pencil and Writing JournalNoise Level:
Learning Target: Writers explore ideas by brainstorming Share: Volunteer
Family Share
Imagine the beginning scene. Where and when is it taking place? Write as much detail as possible. Paint a picture using the 5 senses:● See● Hear● Smell● Taste● Feel
Musical Chairs ShareMustard: Here’s what I wrote today ….
Ketchup: Hot Diggety, dagnabbit! You are so talented at ...
Listen to what I wrote...
Mustard: Holy jumping weasel critters on a hot cross bun!! You really nailed it when you...
Mini Clip MondayWhere: Assigned SeatWith: Pen/Pencil and Writing JournalNoise Level:
Learning Target: Writers analyze videos to get ideas for their writing.
Share: Musical Chair Share
Possible Writing Starters-This video made me think of...-I wonder why...-This person/topic reminds me of...
Setting ThursdayWhere: Assigned SeatWith: Pen/Pencil and Writing JournalNoise Level:
Learning Target: Writers develop setting.
Share: Family Share
Where is your story taking place? Write as much detail as possible. Imagine a movie camera that starts with a tight shot (really small), then gradually widens so you can see the big picture.
Character Wednesday
Where: Assigned SeatWith: Pen/Pencil and Writing JournalNoise Level:
Learning Target: Writers develop character
Share: Volunteer Family Share
Time to think about the protagonist of your story. Describe your character in as much detail as possible. Use these these questions to help.
Suspense Tuesday
Where: Assigned SeatWith: Pen/Pencil and Writing JournalNoise Level:
Learning Target: Writers explore ideas by brainstorming Share: Volunteer
Share
Think of an ordinary event that you wouldn’t consider suspenseful. It might be waiting for the school bus, walking your dog, or visiting your grandparents. Create a situation in which this every day situation becomes incredibly suspenseful.
Mini Clip MondayWhere: Assigned SeatWith: Pen/Pencil and Writing JournalNoise Level:
Learning Target: Writers analyze videos to get ideas for their writing.
Share: Volunteer Share
Possible Writing Starters-This video made me think of...-I wonder why...-This person/topic reminds me of...
Not So
Think Tank Thursday
Where: Assigned SeatWith: Pen/Pencil and Writing JournalNoise Level:
Learning Target: Writers analyze visual text to get ideas for their writing.
To Do: I notice…I infer that…(what you “guess” to be true)
I wonder...Share: Chair Share
Word Wednesday
Where: Assigned SeatWith: Pen/Pencil and Writing JournalNoise Level:
Learning Target: Writers learn academic vocabulary to enhance their reading and writing.
Share: Family Share
Word: talismanIn context: Her husband drew the talisman from his pocket and then all three burst into laughter as the sergeant-major, with a look of alarm on his face, caught him by the arm. --The Monkey’s Paw
Definition:
Response: Write a passage using the word.
Try-It Tuesday
Where: Assigned SeatWith: Pen/Pencil and Writing JournalNoise Level:
Learning Target: Writers try out different writing craft to enhance their writing.
“His hair was permed and gelled like a New Jersey girl's on homecoming night.”― Rick Riordan, The Lightning Thief
________ hair was _________ and ________, like a ___________ on _____________.
Share: Whip Around Share
________ hair was _________ and ________, like a ___________ on _____________.
Musical Chairs ShareBread: Here’s what I wrote today ….
Butter: Holy heck! You are so talented at ... Listen to what I wrote...
Bread: Bless your heart! You really nailed it when you...
Mini Clip MondayWhere: Assigned SeatWith: Pen/Pencil and Writing JournalNoise Level:
Learning Target: Writers analyze videos to get ideas for their writing.
Share: Musical Chairs Share
Possible Writing Starters-This video made me think of...-I wonder why...-This person/topic reminds me of...
Word Wednesday
Where: Assigned SeatWith: Pen/Pencil and Writing JournalNoise Level:
Learning Target: Writers learn academic vocabulary to enhance their reading and writing.
Share: Family Share
Word: protagonistIn context: Brian Robeson, the protagonist in Hatchet, must learn how to survive with nothing but his hatchet.Prediction:
Definition:
Response: Write a passage using the word.
Try-It Tuesday
Where: Assigned SeatWith: Pen/Pencil and Writing JournalNoise Level:
Learning Target: Writers try out different writing craft to enhance their writing.
“Aunt Petunia often said that Dudley looked like a baby angel — Harry often said that Dudley looked like a pig in a wig.” --J.K.Rowling-- Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
________often said that ______ looked (name) (name)like __________— _______ often said
(positive) (name)that _________ looked like a _______. (name)
(negative)Share: Whip Around Share
________often said that ______ looked (name) (name)like __________— _______ often said
(positive) (name)that _________ looked like a _______. (name) (negative)
Mini Clip MondayWhere: Assigned SeatWith: Pen/Pencil and Writing JournalNoise Level:
Learning Target: Writers analyze videos to get ideas for their writing.
Share: Musical Chairs Share
Possible Writing Starters-This video made me think of...-I wonder why...-This person/topic reminds me of...
Musical Chairs SharePancakes: Here’s what I wrote today ….
Syrup: My goodness! You are so talented at ... Listen to what I wrote...
Pancakes: That’s brilliant! You really nailed it when you...
Think Tank Thursday
Where: Assigned SeatWith: Pen/Pencil and Writing JournalNoise Level:
Learning Target: Writers analyze visual text to get ideas for their writing.
To Do: I notice…I infer that…(what you “guess” to be true)
I wonder...Share: Chair Share
Word Wednesday
Where: Assigned SeatWith: Pen/Pencil and Writing JournalNoise Level:
Learning Target: Writers learn academic vocabulary to enhance their reading and writing.
Share: Family Share
Word: ResignationIn context: Fear didn't dictate her mood—it was a sense of resignation and total helplessness.
Prediction:
Definition:
Response: Write a nonfiction or fiction passage using resignation.
the acceptance of something undesirable but inevitable
Mini Clip Monday Tuesday
Where: Assigned SeatWith: Pen/Pencil and Writing JournalNoise Level:
Learning Target: Writers analyze videos to get ideas for their writing. Share: Musical Chairs
Share
Possible Writing Starters-This video made me think of...-I wonder why...-This person/topic reminds me of...
Musical Chairs SharePB: Here’s what I wrote today ….
Jelly: Wow! You are so talented at ... Listen to what I wrote...
PB: Very impressive! You really nailed it when you...
Finish that Thought Friday
Where: Assigned SeatWith: Pen/Pencil and Writing JournalNoise Level:
Learning Target: Writers collect real or imagined experiences to develop into published pieces.
Share: Author’s Chair
To Do: Go back through your writing. Pick one piece, sentence or phrase and elaborate to make it better.
Finish that Thought Friday
Where: Assigned SeatWith: Pen/Pencil and Writing JournalNoise Level:
Learning Target: Writers collect real or imagined experiences to develop into published pieces.
Share: Author’s Chair
“The way I figure it, everyone gets a miracle.”(John Green, Paper Towns)
Think Tank Thursday
Where: Assigned SeatWith: Pen/Pencil and Writing JournalNoise Level:
Learning Target: Writers analyze visual text to get ideas for their writing.
To Do: I notice…I infer that…(what you “guess” to be true)
I wonder...Share: Chair Share
Writing Rules+ Keep your hand
moving.+ Be specific.+ Don’t think.+ Don’t worry about
punctuation, grammar and spelling.
+ You are free to write the worst junk in America.
+ Go for the jugular.+ If you can’t think of
anything to write, write the prompt over and over until you do.
Chair Share!- Volunteer Share
- Stand on Your Chair (or next to your chair)
- Read one sentence then sit-down
Monday, August 22Where: Assigned SeatWith: Pen/Pencil and Writing JournalNoise Level:
Learning Target: Students reflect to develop experiences through writing
To Do: Write a six word memoir. What can you say about yourself in EXACTLY six words? See example.
Share: Sole Mates