Writing
We follow the writer's workshop model in the classroom.
The writer's workshop model includes:
The writer's workshop model includes:
- reading mentor texts
- brainstorming ideas
- creating a rough draft
- peer conferencing
- editing
- revising
- conferencing with teacher
- revising as necessary
- publishing
- sharing piece with class and family
Unit 1: Personal Narrative
W.3.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.
Unit 2: Opinion Piece
W.3.1 Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons.
Unit 3: Informational Piece/Research
W.3.7 Conduct short research projects that build knowledge about a topic.
W.3.8 Recall information from experiences or gather information from print and digital sources; take brief notes on sources and sort evidence into provided categories.
Unit 4: Explanatory and Informational Piece (How To)
W.3.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
W.3.8 Recall information from experiences or gather information from print and digital sources; take brief notes on sources and sort evidence into provided categories.
The materials we will be using to meet these standards are:
- Graphic organizers
- Note taking organizers
- Varied articles and websites for research use
- Editing checklists