1. Topic-
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2. Content-
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| Organization, RAFT, word choice, using evidence to support thoughts,
and conventions |
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3. Goals: Aims/Outcomes-
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1.Writing will be well developed through the use of: organizational
tools, editing, and revision. Writing will reflect sound organization,
word choice, conventions, and be properly revised so that thoughts
are well developed and clear.
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4. Objectives-
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1.What is organization, and how can I better organize my writing?
2.What is word choice, and how does word choice play a role in my
writing?
3.Why is understanding what a prompt is asking important to the writing
process?
Standards:
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to
examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly
and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and
analysis of content.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.2b Develop the topic with well-chosen, relevant,
and sufficient facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations,
or other information and examples appropriate to the audience's knowledge
of the topic.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.2d Use precise language and domain-specific
vocabulary to manage the complexity of the topic.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.2e Establish and maintain a formal style
and objective tone while attending to the norms and conventions of
the discipline in which they are writing.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which
the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task,
purpose, and audience.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed
by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach,
focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose
and audience
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.9 Draw evidence from literary or informational
texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
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5. Materials and Aids-
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| Writing on demand handout, organizations handouts, word choice handout,
hero articles, hero prompt, and document camera |
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6. Procedures/Methods-
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A. Introduction-
1. Review importance of grammar (conventions) and the writing process
2. Explain the importance of understanding what a writing prompt is
asking
3. Explain the importance of word choice
4. Explain the importance of organizing thoughts in writing |
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B. Development-
1. Model attacking the prompt activity using the document camera
2. Explain word choice activity by going through examples
3. Explain organization activity by going through the directions |
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C. Practice-
1. Guided practice with writing on demand sheet (collaborative)
2. Guided practice with word choice sheet
3. Guided practice with organization sheet
4. RAFT the hero essay prompt
5. Brainstorm hero characteristics |
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D. Independent Practice-
1. Work collaboratively on attacking the prompt
2. Work individually on organization sheet
3. Work individually on word choice sheet
4. Annotate hero articles independently |
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E. Accommodations (Differentiated Instruction)-
1. One on one instruction from teacher/co-teacher in the classroom
by walking during independent practice
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F. Checking for understanding-
1. Teacher questioning
2. Evaluation through monitoring students progress
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G. Closure-
Evaluation of student understanding of word choice, organization,
attacking the prompt through the use of scales.
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7. Evaluation-
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1. Formative assessments include all handouts used in the lesson
2. Summative assessment will be the hero essay - checking understanding
in all areas of the writing process. |
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