| August |
5 Paragraph – “Get to know each other” activity |
| September |
Purpose of writing
Enjoyment
Expository
Persuasive
Narrative
Reflective
Personal
Descriptive
Imaginative |
October |
Continue Purpose of writing
Writing Frames – Class Books |
November |
6 + 1 Traits
Ideas
Sentence Fluency |
December |
6 + 1 Traits
Organization
Word Choice (Details)
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January |
6 + 1 Traits
Voice
Conventions |
February |
Writing Process
Prewriting
Choosing a Topic – Brainstorming
Consider Purpose
Consider Audience
Gather & Organize Ideas/Information
Drafting
Focus on Main Ideas
Details, Sub Details/Adjectives
Write Rough Draft
Emphasize Content – Not Mechanics
Transitions
Revising
Reread
Share/Discuss
Make Changes – Dictionary, Thesaurus
Sentence Structure
Word Choice
Editing
Proofread – Capitalization, Usage, Spelling, Punctuation
Peer Proofread
Correct Mechanical Errors
Meet with Teacher
Publishing
Final Write
Share |
March |
4 Square Graphic Organizers
Topic
Details
Supporting Details
Transitions |
April |
Poetry – alliteration, metaphor, simile, onomatopoeia, personification |
May |
SWAK |