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Direc)ons:

Lessonsincludeanes)matedlesson)me

forthereviewac)vi)es.Teachers

shouldadjustaccordingtoclassneeds.

15-20

ReviewMC

UseMentoringMindorKamicoBKS.Besuretocheckforcorrectanswers

andreinforceskillsthat

causedaproblem.

20-40min

Writeastrongbody

paragraph

Objec)ve:Studentsreviewdetailstosupportthetopic

sentenceofa“body”

paragraphinanessay.

SE:Review“body”samples

fromtheBookof“4s.”

Takesnotesonimportant

points.Then,students

writethebodyparagraph(s)

fortheprovidedpre-

wriOng.Note:besureto

emphasizethattheCI

shouldbecontrollingthe

bodyparagraphtorelaythe

correctmessageofthe

paper.

15min

Review

•  FANBOYS(compound

sentences)

•  SUBORDINATE

ConjuncOons(complex

sentences)

•  Verbstense,

•  Subject-predicate

•  BasicSpellingWords

Sugges)ons:•  QuickQuiz

•  GrammarGames

•  Timedsearchor

compeOOonsfor

FANBOYSorSCin

theBookof4sas

afast-paced

game

Monday

Directions: Improve this essay. Add a good hook to the introduction. Add sentences to the body of the essay. Then add a clever parting thought to the closing of the paper. The paper is based on the following prompt and outline.

Prompt: Write about your favorite season of the year.

Pre-writing:

I. Summer is my favorite season.

II. Summer brings lots of games and playtime. • Details

III. Summer is very special to me because I love being with my family.

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I think summer is the best season. It like hot weather a lot. I also love to play outside.

Summer brings lots of games and playtime. Mostly, it is fun because I get to play them with my family.

Summer is very special to me because I love being with my family.

Addagoodhook

Addapartingthought

Developbywritingmoresentenceswithdetails:Examples,Causeandeffects,Personalexperiences,*If…then*Statetheobvious*Actionclues*Thoughtbubbles*Imaginethis*PopCulture*Personifyit*Dialogue*Repeaters*SayWhat


Directions: Improve this essay. Add a good hook to the introduction. Add sentences to the body of the essay. Then add a clever parting thought to the closing of the paper. The paper is based on the following prompt and outline. Prompt: Write about your favorite season of the year. Pre-writing:

I. Winter is my favorite season.

II. Brings holiday fun with family • Details

III. Winter is very special to me because I love being

with my family.


I think winter is the best season because it is cold. I like cold weather a lot. I also love snow, but it doesn’t always snow in Texas.

I like winter most because it brings lots of holiday fun. I like winter because I get to spend more time with my family.

Winter is very special to me because I love being with my family. I love cold weather and winter.

Addagoodhook

Addapartingthought

Developbywritingmoresentenceswithdetails:Examples,Causeandeffects,Personalexperiences,*If…then*Statetheobvious*Actionclues*Thoughtbubbles*Imaginethis*PopCulture*Personifyit*Dialogue*Repeaters


Tuesday


Direc)ons:




15-20ReviewMC

UseMentoringMindorKamicoBKS.Besuretocheckforcorrectanswersandreinforceskillsthatcausedaproblem.

20-40minWriteagoodplan

Objec)ve:Studentsreviewhowtoplanorprewriteanessay.SE:ReverseoutlineoneoftheessaysfromtheBookof4s.Then,studentsaregiven15-20minutestoplan/prewritetheprompt.Teachersmaypre-writeonewiththeclass,thenaskstudentstopre-writeoneindependentlyorinpairs.

15minReview

•  FANBOYS,

SUBORDINATEConjuncOons

•  Verbstense,•  Subject-predicate•  BasicSpellingWords

Sugges)ons:•  QuickQuiz•  GrammarGames•  Timedsearchor

compeOOonsforFANBOYSorSCintheBookof4asafast-pacedgame

Thinkaboutlaughter.Writeanessayandexplainwhatmakesyoulaugh.

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I. Introduction CI-

II. Body MI –

III. Closing CI and PT-


I. Introduction CI – Many things make me laugh, but

my cat, Mac, really cracks me up!

II. Body MI – Surpriseattacks

•  Family members •  Strangers too •  Silly and playful

III. Closing CI and PT – Crazy Mac is always

hilarious. When he’s on the attack, he turns my frown upside down!


Wednesday


Direc)ons:




15-20

ReviewMC

UseMentoringMindorKamicoBKS.Besuretocheckforcorrectanswers

andreinforceskillsthat

causedaproblem.

30-40min

Writeagood“hook”toan

introductoryparagraph

Objec)ve:Studentsreview“hooks”inthe

introducOonsofanessay.

SE:StudentsreviewALLthe

“hooks”fromtheBookof

4s.Then,studentswritea

strong“hook”tothe

centralideaforthe

providedprompt/outline.

(Otherpromptsmayalso

beused.)

15min

Review

•  FANBOYS,

SUBORDINATE

ConjuncOons

•  Verbstense,




•  GrammarGames


compeOOonsfor

FANBOYSorSCin

theBookof4sas

afast-paced

game

Mostpeoplehaveaspecialdaytheyenjoy.Itcanbeaholiday,abirthday,oradayoftheweek.Writeanessayandexplainwhatdayisspecialto

you.


I. Introduction

CI – Out of 365 days, my favorite

day of the year is field day at school.

II. Body

MI – Play and compete

•  Coaches set it up

•  Potato sack race

•  Running races

•  We like to win

III. Closing

CI and PT – Field day is a great day

at school. On our mark, get set, go!

Let the games begin!


Thursday


Direc)ons:




15-20ReviewMC


30-40minWriteagoodclosingwith

astrong“parOngthought.”

Objec)ve:Studentsreview“parOngthoughts”intheclosingofanessay.SE:StudentsanalyzeandreviewALLthe“parOngthoughts”fromtheBookof4s.Studentswriteastrongclosingand“parOngthought”tothecentralideaintheprovidedprompt/outline.Note:besuretoemphasizethattheCIshouldberestatedintheclosingparagraphtorelaythecorrectmessageofthepaper.(Otherpromptsmayalsobeused.)

15minReview

•  FANBOYS,




compeOOonsforFANBOYSorSCintheBookof4sasafast-pacedgame

Youareveryspecial.Writeanessayandexplainaqualityaboutyourself.


I. Introduction

CI – All my teachers and parents

say that I am helpful, and that is

something that makes me proud.

II. Body

MI – Help at School and Home

•  My teacher

•  My Friends, my BFF

•  My mom, chores

•  My dad with the yard

III. Closing

CI and PT – Whenever someone at

school or at home needs my help, I

like to lend a helping hand.


Friday


Direc)ons:




15-20ReviewMC


40-50minWriteanenOrepaper

interacOvely

Objec)ve:Studentsreviewallmajorpartsofastrongessay.SE:ReviewseveralessaysfromtheBookof“4s.”Then,studentsinteracOvelywriteoneessaypergroup.Assigneachstudentonepartoftheessay.ThenallowthestudentsOmetosharetheircompletedessays.ScoretheessaysonquickwriOngscores.com.(Otherprompts/plansmayalsobeused.)

15minReview

•  FANBOYS,




compeOOonsforFANBOYSorSCinthebookof4sasafast-pacedgame

Peopleexperiencemanygoodthingsdaily.Writeanessayandexplain

whatmakesyoufeelgood.


I. Introduction CI – After I do all my homework, I

feel good because I can play.

II. Body MI – Work then play

•  Get homework every day •  Math and Reading •  30 min and eat snacks •  Free to play video games

III. Closing CI and PT – I get a good feeling inside

when I complete all my school responsibilities. I take care of business, and then I take care of the bad guys in my video games. FisherReynaEduca0on2017

FinalReviewMonday


Direc)ons:

MAKEIT:

•  FUN

•  POSITIVE

•  EFFECTIVE

•  CONFIDENCEBUILDING

•  Reviewasmuchaspossible.

15-20

ReviewMC

UseMentoringMindorKamicoBKS.Besuretocheckforcorrectanswersand

reinforceskillsthatcauseda

problem.

20-40min

WriteandScoreaclassessay

Note:Considergiving

sOckers,points,or

compeOOonincenOvesforall

aspectsofgoodpapers

paperstoallgroups/

students.MoOvateandgive

posiOvefeedbackfor

successfulapplicaOonof

skills.

Objec)ve:Studentsreviewallmajorpartsofastrongessay.

SE:Reviewseveralessays

fromtheBookof“4s.”Then,

studentsinteracOvelywrite

oneessayasaclasswithone

groupwriter.Aaerstudents

sharetheessay,scorethe

essaysinteracOvelyand

reviewtherubricwiththe

quickwriOngscores.comapp.

(Otherprompts/plansmay

alsobeused.)

15min

Review

•  FANBOYS,SUBORDINATE

ConjuncOons

•  Verbstense,




•  GrammarGames


compeOOonsfor

FANBOYSorSCin

theBookof4sasa

fast-pacedgame

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Expository Writing Prompt

READthe information in the box below.

THINK about all the places to visit near or far. WRITE an essay about a special place you would like to visit in the future. Explain why you want to go there. Be sure to – • clearly state your central idea • organize your writing • develop your writing in detail • choose your words carefully • use correct spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, and sentences

The world is a place of adventure. Every day can be fun at home or far away.

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