Williamsfield School District #210

Curriculum Map 2007-2008

Rappenecker, Rebecca / Sixth Grade Writing / Middle School

Journal Writing: 1-2 times a week (10 minutes write/5 minutes partner share)
Narrative, expository, persuasive, reflective, personal, descriptive prompts

Month

Content

August

Creative Writing

  • SWAK (Sustained Writing and Kids)
    • Brainstorming and Topic Selection
    • Free Writing

September
    • Graphic Organizers
    • Rough Draft
    • Proofreading
    • Revising

October
    • Final Draft
    • Publishing

November

Continue Creative Writing

December

Continue Creative Writing

January

ISAT Writing Practice (Narrative and Persuasive)

  • 4 Square Graphic Organizers
    • Topic
    • Details
    • Supporting Details
    • Transitions
Continue Creative Writing

February
  • Vivid Description
  • Introductions
  • Conclusions

Writing Using Practice Prompts

Continue Creative Writing

March

ISAT Writing Practice with Prompts

Continue Creative Writing

April

ISAT Writing Practice (Narrative and Persuasive)

Continue Creative Writing

Writing Myths

May

ISAT Writing Practice (Narrative and Persuasive)

Continue Creative Writing

Writing Myths