I put my 6 traits writing rubrics in PDF format so that they can be easily printed out. Now each trait is on its' own page. They are on my website. I use them for when I need to get a numerical grade. Mae
My district has recently put together a new K-8 writing curriculum. Students have the opportunity to do Writer's Workshop, but we also focus on modeling lessons on paragraph writing. Our first and second graders are expected to write an introduction, two body paragraphs (in the first grade they are only three sentences), and a conclusion. They use graphic organizers to guide their writing. Some of our organizers and lessons are based on materials from Gretchen Courtney consulting. Does anyone have any ideas about how to present paragraph writing in the primary grades? Is anyone else doing this kind of writing with students?
On 2/20/07, Mary Ann wrote: > Basic Writing Skills has a great program. Her outlines are the best. > > > On 2/01/07, Stacey wrote: >> My district has recently put together a new K-8 writing >> curriculum. Students have the opportunity to do Writer's >> Workshop, but we also focus on modeling lessons on >> paragraph writing. Our first and second graders are >> expected to write an introduction, two body paragraphs (in >> the first grade they are only three sentences), and a >> conclusion. They use graphic organizers to guide their >> writing. Some of our organizers and lessons are based on >> materials from Gretchen Courtney consulting. Does anyone >> have any ideas about how to present paragraph writing in >> the primary grades? Is anyone else doing this kind of >> writing with students? >> >> Stacey
Step Up To Writing is a program that one of our Program Improvement schools have found success with. It has many activities, such as the accordian paragraph, the burrito, the hamburger. Each has students fold papers to focus on one aspect of the paragraph. The program is color coded for each element of the paragraph (topic, support, conclusion). I'm hoping it is good for other underperforming students such as those in Resource Specialist programs. T
On 2/20/07, Mary Ann wrote: > Basic Writing Skills has a great program. Her outlines are the best. > > > On 2/01/07, Stacey wrote: >> My district has recently put together a new K-8 writing >> curriculum. Students have the opportunity to do Writer's >> Workshop, but we also focus on modeling lessons on >> paragraph writing. Our first and second graders are >> expected to write an introduction, two body paragraphs (in >> the first grade they are only three sentences), and a >> conclusion. They use graphic organizers to guide their >> writing. Some of our organizers and lessons are based on >> materials from Gretchen Courtney consulting. Does anyone >> have any ideas about how to present paragraph writing in >> the primary grades? Is anyone else doing this kind of >> writing with students? >> >> Stacey
I will be working with middle school students on reading comprehension and writing skills. Any ideas of books and/or activities to use to encourage these students. We focus on Read Naturally program and the 6+1 Traits.
You'll find more than you could ever use at the free WritingFix website.
Go to their 6 Traits page, from there go the trait page you're working on, and you'll find dozens of lessons and resources to use with your students...
Darla
P.S. My best friend--a MS teacher--raves about the organization and the voice activities.
On 2/13/07, Maria B wrote: > I will be working with middle school students on reading > comprehension and writing skills. Any ideas of books > and/or activities to use to encourage these students. We > focus on Read Naturally program and the 6+1 Traits. > > Thanks
I created two Powerpoints for introducing Ideas and Organization. Actually, I did them for all of the traits, but 4 have disappeared. Go figure. Anyhow, I figured out how to turn them into slide show presentations (thanks to the teenage son), and I've posted them on my website. You are welcome to use them in your classroom. Eventually I will remake the other ones. Enjoy! Mae
On 2/16/07, Mae in Texas wrote: > I created two Powerpoints for introducing Ideas and > Organization. Actually, I did them for all of the traits, > but 4 have disappeared. Go figure. Anyhow, I figured out > how to turn them into slide show presentations (thanks to > the teenage son), and I've posted them on my website. You > are welcome to use them in your classroom. Eventually I > will remake the other ones. Enjoy! Mae
Thanks Mae! There was a problem with the link you posted (missing the "i" in the word "solutions"). Here's the fixed link so others can access your site. Really too bad that the other 4 disappeared! Thanks for your work!
I'm trying from a Mac. Does it need to be a PC? Alta
On 2/18/07, just ann wrote: > On 2/16/07, Mae in Texas wrote: >> I created two Powerpoints for introducing Ideas and >> Organization. Actually, I did them for all of the traits, >> but 4 have disappeared. Go figure. Anyhow, I figured out >> how to turn them into slide show presentations (thanks to >> the teenage son), and I've posted them on my website. You >> are welcome to use them in your classroom. Eventually I >> will remake the other ones. Enjoy! Mae > > Thanks Mae! > There was a problem with the link you posted (missing > the "i" in the word "solutions"). Here's the fixed link so > others can access your site. > Really too bad that the other 4 disappeared! > Thanks for your work!
With the Mass. MCAS Long Composition Test less than a month away, what are you doing with your students to prepare them? Will you have a day when you give them a prompt and let them go it alone to simulate the real test? I have been stressing introduction, 3 body paragraphs, and conclusion paragraph. We have doe lots of practice with prompts, but have spent days on one prompt. I have given them all the suggestions for good writing and provided models for them, have conferenced repeatedly with them, but I need them now to do it without my inervention or suggestions. Does anyone else get as nervous about this test as I do?
The test is 2 days away and I'm definitely nervous. We have gone over everything...the students are writing 5-6 paragraphs, revising, etc. We have also practiiced numerous prompts and like you mentioned it takes several days to get through the whole process. At our school, in late Feb. we have a MOCK MCAS day. We give them a writing prompt (released item from another year) and let them do it exactly the way they will on the real test day. I feel that it helps them a lot...to know what to expect....to build up their endurance for writing such a long period of time...and to know what it feels like to have to do the whole thing by themselves. Then we grade the students using the MCAS scoring guide and meet with each student to go over their score, strengths, weaknesses, etc. That way on the real test day, we don't waste energy on the "unfamiliarity" of the whole process. These are the 4th graders so it's their first time on Long Comp. The most nerve-wracking part about this test is that it's one prompt and we cannot read it to them...we have many ELL students and if they don't understand or misinterpret the prompt at all, it is very easy for them to go off track even though they do their best to use all the strategies and write the best composition that they can. All we do tomorrow is just review as best we can and hope for the best!! Good luck!!! Shannon
I found some of the best at the attached website. My students love Charlotte's Web, the Superfudge series, Avi's books, among many others. Hope this helps!
On 11/03/09, Jaden wrote: > On 3/03/07, Alta Rose wrote: >> On 2/25/07, new to 3rd wrote: >>> Can anyone recommend a good picture book to read to my >>> class for a mini lesson on using a good lead to hook your >>> reader? Thanks in advance! >> >> Whistling >> Littles books >> What Are You So Grumpy About? >> Alexander and the Windup Mouse >> Jeremiah Learns to Read >> Fly Away Home >> AmeliaÕs Road >> Akiak, A Tale from the Iditarod (My favourite) >> Now Everybody Really Hates Me >> The Raft >> ThatÕs Hockey >> Swimmy
Get this book. Read it with your kids. Discuss it. Talk about the differing voices. There are lessons in the Using Picture Books to teach six traits that go along with the book.
My daughter is in 1 st grade. Academically she is doing fine but struggling with her writing. Do you have any suggestions? are there any good parent books to help her? Do you think any teacher resources would help? TIA
On 2/20/07, Mary Ann wrote:
> Basic Writing Skills has a great program. Her outlines are
the best.
>
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> On 2/01/07, Stacey wrote:
>> My district has recently put together a new K-8 writing
>> curriculum. Students have the opportunity to do Writer's
>> Workshop, ...See More