Literacy January 13, 2014

Literacy January 13, 2014 Get all books ready for the day. Let’s finish our lesson on close

reading. ELA Materials: source book,

brainstorming, paper, pen

ELA January 13, 2014 ELA Materials:

source book, brainstorming, paper, pen

Agenda Note: Prepare for Georgia State Writing Assessment.

Homework: Read 30 mins. Nightly.

Warm-up: Write 5-8 sentences on the following topic.

An idiom is a phrase or group of words with a meaning that is different from the literal meaning of the words.

Read the sentences. What does the idiom in bold mean? What are some other examples of this idiom.

Alan says he hates dogs, but I saw him give Barney a pat when no one was looking. Actions speak louder than words.

Essential Questions & Standards

What keywords can I look for to help me determine whether the prompt is expository or persuasive?

What strategies can I utilize to help me brainstorm?

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.2d Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.CCSS.ELA8W1: Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.

http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/W/8/2/d/

http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/W/8/2/

OpeningMini-Lesson—Engaging StrategiesGreat Beginnings great beginningsSome examples that you will see in handout are: Question-- Have you ever been an Editor-in-Chief? Well I’ll

tell you, it’s a big job!If you ask a question at the beginning, your readers will find

themselves wanting to answer it, and this will draw them in. Anecdote-- An anecdote is a little story within a larger

piece that serves as an example of an important point. On a dark December night in 1776, as he led a barefoot

brigade of ragged revolutionaries across the icy Delaware River, George Washington said, “Shift your fat behind, Harry. But slowly or you’ll swamp the darn boat.”

Start with an interesting description-- The writer is using sight and sound details that we might not normally think of and this is what makes this beginning effective for me.

Ashes filled the air when I was around the camp fire. Crackle, crackle it went.

Start with extremely strong feelings-- The very first time I saw asparagus I hated it. I had never even tried it before and I still hated it!

This writer obviously has strong feelings about asparagus.

Work Session FIRST, finish your brainstorming.

REMEMBER GREAT BEGINNINGS Great Beginnings

SECOND, use at least 3 different types of great beginnings to begin writing your introduction to your chosen topic.

THIRD, a thesis statement is your controlling idea of your entire paper. Re-read your directions for writing to help you construct an appropriate thesis. Let’s look at the thesis statements from model papers 6 & 7.

FOURTH, add a thesis to the end of your introductory paragraph.

Closing3-2-1Name 3 different types of great beginnings

that you can use in introductory paragraphs.

Name 2 ideas that you plan to use to support (elaboration) your thesis statement.

What is your thesis statement?





source book, brainstorming, introduction, paper, pen




Would you like to become a writer someday? Why or why not?




What do I need to include in my introduction?

What type of elaboration techniques do I need to use to develop my paragraphs?




OpeningMini-Lesson: Review model papers. Look at the models and pick out

engaging strategies. What is a thesis statement? Look at the models and identify thesis

statements.

Work SessionREMEMBER GREAT BEGINNINGS

Great Beginnings FIRST, use at least 3 different types of great

beginnings to begin writing your introduction to your chosen topic.

SECOND, a thesis statement is your controlling idea of your entire paper. Re-read your directions for writing to help you construct an appropriate thesis. Let’s look at the thesis statements from model papers 6 & 7.

THREE, add a thesis to the end of your introductory paragraph.

Work Session Mini-Lesson: Elaboration Techniques

for Expository & Persuasive Writing Explain—tell what you mean Illustrate—give an example Narrate—relate a personal experience to

show what you mean Reflect—tell the reader how the topic

impacts you

Work Session Refer to your brainstorming and pick out

at least 3 supporting details for your thesis statement.1st Major Supporting

DetailExamples,

Specific Details

Examples, Specific Details

2nd Major Supporting

DetailExamples,

Specific Details


3rd Major Supporting

DetailExamples,

Specific Details

Examples, Specific DetailsExamples,

Specific Details



For each major detail use at least 2-3 different elaboration strategies—i.e. explain, illustrate, narrate, reflect, etc. Refer to Ways to Elaborate in Your Writing handout.

Closing3-2-1Name 3 different types of great beginnings

that you can use in introductory paragraphs.

Name 2 ideas that you plan to use to support (elaboration) your thesis statement.

What is your thesis statement?









If you found a wallet full of money, would you return it to the owner or keep the money? Explain your answer.









OpeningReminders—Make sure that you have completed your

introduction paragraph. Did you correctly use 3 different types of great beginnings?

Make sure that you choose 2-3 different types of elaboration strategies to use in your body paragraphs. Scan the elaboration sheet and make selections.

Work SessionComplete the following parts of your expository essay: Introduction 3 body paragraphs Choose 2-3 different effective endings

for conclusion paragraph.

Work Session Refer to your brainstorming and pick out

at least 3 supporting details for your thesis statement.1st Major Supporting

DetailExamples,

Specific Details


2nd Major Supporting

DetailExamples,

Specific Details


3rd Major Supporting

DetailExamples,

Specific Details

Examples, Specific DetailsExamples,

Specific Details



For each major detail use at least 2-3 different elaboration strategies—i.e. explain, illustrate, narrate, reflect, etc. Refer to Ways to Elaborate in Your Writing handout.

Work SessionMini-Lesson: Effective EndingsHow should you end your essay? What are some important things to remember about concluding your paper?Things to do: Remind the reader of your thesis Make a prediction Rhetorical QuestionRefer to handout for additional ways to end your essay.

Closing3-2-1What are your 3 topics for your body

paragraphs?What are 2 types of elaboration that you

used in body paragraphs?What is one strategy that you included in

your conclusion paragraph?

Literacy January 16, 2014 Get all books ready for the day. Let’s finish our lesson on close reading. ELA Materials: source book, brainstorming,

paper, pen The following students have Perfect

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Describe your favorite family tradition.









OpeningMini-Lesson—Writing Effective EndingsThink-Pair-ShareWhat do you think is the purpose of the conclusion paragraph?

Opening Suggested Endings

Advice Do Recommendation Reminder Statement Raise a further question about the subject

Work SessionToday, you must have the following completed— Introduction (at least 3 great beginnings) 3 Body Paragraphs (at least 2

elaboration strategies) Conclusion (at least 3 effective endings)

Introduction

ParagraphBegin with 3 different

great beginnings.

Body Paragraph

sEach

paragraph use at least

2 elaboration strategies.

ConclusionRestate your

thesis in different

words. Use at least 2 effective endings.

Work SessionEdit and Revise Your Paper Consider rearranging your ideas and

changing words to make your paper better.

Add additional information or details to make your paper complete.

Proofread your paper for usage, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling.

Closing3-2-1What are your 3 topics for your body

paragraphs?What are 2 types of elaboration that you

used in body paragraphs?What is one strategy that you included in

your conclusion paragraph?









Write a list of five people you admire, and explain why you admire each of them.




How do I write an effective conclusion?

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.2d Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.



Important InfoInstead of making packets to help with the 8th Grade Georgia Writing Assessment, please refer to the following link and review the materials online. Also, we have placed this PowerPoint and another one on the blog.

http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Assessment/Pages/WA-Grade-8-Resources.aspx

OpeningChecklist for your expository essay:Have you completed your introduction and included 3 different types of great beginnings?

Have you completed your body paragraphs and included 2-3 different elaboration strategies?

Have you completed your conclusion paragraph and included 3 different effective endings?

Work SessionEdit and Revise Your Paper Consider rearranging your ideas and changing words to

make your paper better. Add additional information or details to make your

paper complete. Proofread your paper for usage, punctuation,

capitalization, and spelling.Prepare a Final Copy Indent paragraphs. Make sure each paragraph has at least 5 sentences. Make sure thesis is the last sentence of introductory

paragraph. Remember each body paragraph begins with a topic

sentence. Make sure that your conclusion paragraph begins with

a restated thesis and add 2 additional effective endings.

Write in blue/black ink. Observe margins and do not write on back of paper.

ClosingSummary—Write at least 5-8 sentences.Since we began reviewing for the Writing Assessment, what have you truly learned that will help you take the test next Wednesday, January 22?

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Literacy January 13, 2014