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Christmas, Then and Now:Writers' Workshop
Stacey McGrawWashington Elementary
Summer 2011
Christmas tree in the Wright home, 7 Hawthorn Street, Dayton, OhioDigital ID: ppprs 00504 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/ppprs.00504 Reproduction Number: LC-DIG-ppprs-00504Repository: Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division
Students will examine photos of Christmas celebrations from the past and compare/contrast to their own family photos of contemporary Christmastime celebrations. Students will engage in discussion about the similarities and differences between the holiday then and now. They will also complete a Venn Diagram and write a creative paragraph focusing on point-of-view and conventional paragraph organization.
Overview/ Materials/LOC Resources/Standards/ Procedures/Evaluation/Rubric/Handouts/Extension
Overview Back to Navigation BarObjectives Students will:
Examine and discuss photos of Christmas celebrations from the past and present
Complete a Venn Diagram to compare and contrast the holiday's similarities and differences
Plan and organize a paragraph from the point-of-view of a child celebrating Christmas in the past
Write, edit, and publish their paragraphRecommended time frame 30-45 minutes a day for 5 daysGrade level 2nd-3rdCurriculum fit Writer's Workshop, Language Arts, Social Studies,
Library/Media CenterMaterials Reproductions or copies of photos of Christmases
(past) Reproductions or copies of photos of Christmases
(present)
List of questions for Day 1 of workshop Venn Diagram Graphic Organizer Student journals or writing paper Rubric MaxWrite (or other familiar, kid-friendly word
processing software)
Illinois State Learning Standards Back to Navigation BarLanguage Arts:GOAL 3: Write to communicate for a variety of purposes 3 A. Use correct grammar, spelling, punctuation,
capitalization and structure. 3.A.1 Construct complete sentences which
demonstrate subject/verb agreement; appropriate capitalization and punctuation; correct spelling of appropriate, high-frequency words; and appropriate use of the eight parts of speech.
3 B. Compose well-organized and coherent writing for specific purposes and audiences. 3.B.1a Use prewriting strategies to generate and
organize ideas (e.g., focus on one topic; organize writing to include a beginning, middle and end; use descriptive words when writing about people, places, things, events).
3 C. Communicate ideas in writing to accomplish a variety of purposes. 3.C.1a Write for a variety of purposes including
description, information, explanation, persuasion and narration.
Procedures Back to Navigation BarDay One (45 minutes): Introduce the Writer's Workshop topic. Show the first photo of an old-fashioned Christmas.
Begin the whole-group discussion. Use the questions from attached list to guide discussion.
Form small groups and let students examine the photos more closely and continue discussions on their own. Prompt groups as necessary.
Pass out Venn Diagrams and model a few entries with the whole group. Allow students to complete the worksheet in their small groups.
Day Two (30-45 minutes): Define project details and
plan/organize paragraph. Describe to students that they will take the point-of-
view of a child living in the past and celebrating Christmas. (Review point-of-view, if students need a refresher.)
Brainstorm ideas (based on day one's discussion and Venn Diagram) about what their Christmas celebration would be like.
Pass out graphic organizer and review directions. Students should complete their own, individual plan so that they are prepared to begin the paragraph on day three. Assist and support individual students as necessary.
Day Three (30-45 minutes): Begin writing paragraph. Students should use their graphic organizer to begin
writing their paragraph. Re-emphasize their point-of-view before they begin.
Review important parts of a paragraph (i.e. first line indentation, main idea sentence, supporting details, wrap-up sentence, and punctuation).
Support individual students as necessary during writing time.
Day Four (30 minutes): Self-Edit and Peer-Edit. Review what it means to edit. Review editing
marks. Ask students to edit their own work before editing
at least 2 other paragraphs. They should initial the bottom corner of each paper they edit.
Day Five (45 minutes): Publishing. Students should take their edited paragraph to the
computer lab and begin typing their paragraph using MaxWrite software.
Print the final paragraphs and have students add a hand-drawn illustration.
After grading, bind all paragraphs together into a class-made book for the bookshelf.
Evaluation Back to Navigation Bar
Teacher will observe students' writing process and take note of any deficiencies or exceptional progress. These anecdotal records should be addressed and/or filed in student files.
Teacher will grade the final paragraphs using the attached rubric.
Extensions Back to Navigation BarStudents can:1. Plan, write, and edit a second paragraph about their
own Christmas experiences and compare/contrast to the Christmas traditions of the past.
2. Write a paragraph about the Writer's Workshop to post on the classroom website to keep parents informed of classroom activities.
3. Interview a grandparent or elderly friend about how their own Christmas traditions have changed over time.
4. Write a paragraph or draw a picture predicting what Christmas in the future might be like.
5. Search the library for books that are either about an old-fashioned Christmas, or are set during Christmas many years ago. Share the story by giving an oral book review.
Primary Resources from the Library of CongressBack to Navigation Bar
Image Description Citation URLChristmas trees and
decorations. Horydczak tree
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington,
D.C. 20540 USA
http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/
thc1995010379/PP/resource/
KEEN, A.M., MRS. CHRISTMAS TREE
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington,
D.C. 20540 USA http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pn
p/pp.print
http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/
hec2009008484/resource/
Christmas of 1930. Norma Horydczak on
bicycle in front of Christmas tree
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington,
D.C. 20540 USA
http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/
thc1995001447/PP/resource/
Christmas trees and decorations. Christmas 1938, decorated homes in Wesley Heights and
Spring Valley III
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington,
D.C. 20540 USA
http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/
thc1995011295/PP/resource/
Christmas tree in the Wright home, 7
Hawthorn Street, Dayton, Ohio
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington,
D.C. 20540 USA
http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/
2001696299/resource/
Christmas morning. Two little girls in bed, playing with Japanese
dolls; a little boy with a drum stands at the
bedside. Stockings hang from the mantel behind
them.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington,
D.C. 20540 USA
http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/90710710/
resource/
Rural snow-covered scene with couple in
horse-drawn sled; bridge in foreground; church in
background.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington,
D.C. 20540 USA
http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/92510292/
resource/
Family with toys in front of Christmas tree.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington,
D.C. 20540 USA
http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/90710777/
Selling Christmas trees and holly, Washington,
D.C.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington,
D.C. 20540 USA
http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2001706171/
Baby and Christmas tree in corner of living room in home of construction
workman.
Library of Congress Prints & Photographs Division Washington,
DC 20540 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pn
p/pp.print
http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/
fsa2000019631/PP/
Christmas trees for sale at a gas station.
Woonsocket, Rhode Island
Library of Congress Prints & Photographs Division Washington,
DC 20540 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pn
p/pp.print
http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/
fsa2000024215/PP/resource/
Robert M. Hillas, Indian Harbor, residence in
Greenwich, Connecticut. Christmas tree by night
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington,
D.C. 20540 USA
http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/
gsc1994019588/PP/resource/
http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/gsc1994019588/PP/
Christmas trees and decorations. Christmas 1938, decorated homes in Wesley Heights and
Spring Valley
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington,
D.C. 20540 USA
http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/
thc1995011293/PP/
Christmas trees and decorations. Christmas
decorations
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington,
D.C. 20540 USA
http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/
thc1995010373/PP/
Their first glimpse. Three small children
with Christmas tree and presents.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington,
D.C. 20540 USA
http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/92517067/
Secty. Davis, Christmas tree, [1921]
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington,
D.C. 20540 USA
http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/
npc2008003026/
RubricBack to Navigation Bar
The following page is the rubric for teacher evaluation of final project. Copies should be made as necessary.
Student: __________________________
Writer's Workshop:Christmas Then and Now
RubricStudent maintained
point-of-view throughout the
paragraph.
Yes Inconsistent No
Student used complete sentences throughout paragraph.
Yes Inconsistent No
Paragraph included a main idea sentence.
Main idea sentence was clear and
complete.
Main idea sentence was not clear or
was an incomplete sentence.
There was no main idea sentence.
Paragraph included three supporting detail sentences.
Yes ---- No
Paragraph had a conclusion, or wrap
up sentence.
Wrap up sentence was clear and
complete.
Wrap up sentence was not clear or
was an incomplete sentence.
There was not a wrap up sentence.
Student made good use of time allotted
for assignment.Yes Inconsistent No
SpellingConventional spelling used throughout.
Lots of "brave" spelling used throughout.
Many spelling errors.
Handwriting (if final paragraph is not
typed)
Clear and easily read. Inconsistent Difficult to read
throughout.
General punctuation and
format (i.e. indentation of first
line).
Good Inconsistent Many errors
Comments:
HandoutsBack to Navigation Bar
The following pages are master copies of student handouts and additional teacher resources. Copies should be made as necessary.
Name: ________________________
Paragraph Plan
Main Idea - TARGET!
________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
Detail 1
____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________
Detail 2
____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________
Detail 3
____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________
WRAP IT UP!
____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________
Writer's Workshop: Christmas, Then and Now Name: ________________________
Christmasin the Past
Christmasin the Present
Both
Extra ResourcesBack to Navigation Bar
The following pages are additional teacher resources for use throughout the writer's workshop. Copies of the photos should be made as necessary.
Guided Inquiry QuestionsFor teacher use during
discussion and photo analysisAdapted from "Using Primary Sources" http://www.loc.gov/teachers/usingprimarysources/
Who do you think took this photo?
Why did that person take the photo?
When was it taken?
Where does your eye go first? What pops out at you?
What small details do you see only when you look closely?
What do you see that surprises you?
What is powerful about this photo?
How does this photo make you feel?
What does this photo remind you of or make you think about?
What questions would you like to ask the photographer?
What do you think happened right before this photo was taken?
What do you think happened right after this photo was taken?
What might have been happening during this time period?
Who was this photo taken for?
© 2007-2010 Free Christmas Wallpapers.
http://www.freechristmaswallpapers.net/wallpaper/Christmas-Tree-and-Fireplace/
http://www.gocurrency.com/international-travel/wp-content/uploads/2006/12/christmas_market_6.jpg
http://homedesigndecorator.com/christmas-tree-decoration/christmas-tree-7
http://www.candlemaking.com/store/images/Christmas-Sample.jpg
http://www.numistories.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/christmas-tree-gifts.jpg
http://www.soulofamerica.com/soagalleries/dc/natl-mon/DC-Whitehouse_Christmas.jpgThe White House at Christmas; credit Destination DC
http://blog.eduify.com/wp-content%5Cuploads/2009/10/dick-norton-christmas-decorations.jpg
http://wwwdelivery.superstock.com/WI/223/1828/PreviewComp/SuperStock_1828R-62635.jpg© Radius / SuperStock
http://cms.yext.com/cms/1832382099-Drs-Mark-and-Heather-and-their-family-on-Christmas-morning-2009.jpg
http://wendymitchell.smugmug.com/photos/242274336_uM3hL-L.jpg
