MONDAY 12:1:14 Introduce QuickWrite #3 and Collaborative Essay Writing
Reminders: You will need...
- ...to submit QuickWrite #2 if you had to redo it. It is due today for partial credit.
- ...your copy of the Vietnam Articles, Note Sheets and the Novel.
- ...your Composition Book & blue folder.
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Do Now - COPY
Entry Title: Collaborative Essay Writing
Two or more people working together to produce a written document. Collaborative writing is an important part of work in the business world, and many forms of business writing depend on the efforts of group writing teams.
_____________________________________________Two or more people working together to produce a written document. Collaborative writing is an important part of work in the business world, and many forms of business writing depend on the efforts of group writing teams.
Learning Targets
- I can support a topic sentence (claim) with evidence and clear explanations.
- I can work collaboratively with my peers to write a coherent (logical) essay.
- I can be a productive member of a group that has a single goal to achieve.
Mini-Lesson: Model Collaborative Writing Process
- Write a sample Essay as a Class.
- Discuss group norms and grading.
- Mr. DeGrandis will divide you into collaborative groups.
- Every group member must have a copy of the essay written down!
Work Time
Create a rough draft of QuickWrite #3.
Assessment
Completed rough draft of QuickWrite #3.Create a rough draft of QuickWrite #3.
Assessment
Homework
Work on your section of the essay as needed.
Do Now - THINK & RESPOND
Mini-Lesson: Create Collaborative Group Grading Rubric
Homework
Do Now - None
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Homework
TUESDAY 12:2:14 Begin First Rough Draft of QuickWrite #3
Reminders: You will need...
- ...your copy of QuickWrite #3, Vietnam Articles, Notes and the Novel.
- ...your Composition Book & blue folder.
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Do Now - THINK & RESPOND
Entry Title: My Collaborative Group
Imagine you are observing a collaborative group that is writing a group essay like QuickWrite #3. Make a list of some of the things you might hear group members saying OR what are some things you might see this group doing to create their collaborative essay?
_____________________________________________Imagine you are observing a collaborative group that is writing a group essay like QuickWrite #3. Make a list of some of the things you might hear group members saying OR what are some things you might see this group doing to create their collaborative essay?
Learning Targets
- I can support a topic sentence (claim) with evidence and clear explanations.
- I can work collaboratively with my peers to write a coherent (logical) essay.
- I can be a productive member of a group that has a single goal to achieve.
Mini-Lesson: Create Collaborative Group Grading Rubric
- Determine the criteria we might use to grade the productivity of your group.
- Brainstorm ideas to help the group stay on task and complete the rough draft for QuickWrite #3
Work Time
Assessment
Completed rough draft of QuickWrite #3.- Form collaborative groups as assigned.
- Determine how your group will proceed.
- Complete group rough draft of QuickWrite #3.
- Each group member will need a copy of it.
- Hand in one copy to Mr. DeGrandis for credit.
Assessment
Homework
None
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY 12:3&4:14 Group Edit QuickWrite #3 and Write Final Copy
Reminders: You will need...
- ...your copy, Vietnam Articles, Notes and the Novel.
- ...your Composition Book & blue folder.
- New and Improved TREES Tag handout!
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Do Now - None
Learning Targets
- I can support a topic sentence (claim) with evidence and clear explanations.
- I can work collaboratively with my peers to write a coherent (logical) essay.
- I can be a productive member of a group that has a single goal to achieve.
Work Time
Assessment
Completed TREES Tag and Final Draft of QuickWrite #3- Finish 1st rough draft of QuickWrite #3 (15 minutes only)
- Be sure you have your own copy of the essay for editing purposes!
- Using NEW and Improved TREES Tag, switch essays with another group (Mr. DeGrandis will facilitate this process).
- Using TREES Tag and proofreading marks, edit essays from other groups.
- Hand in one copy of your groups edited essay with TREES Tag staples on top to Mr. DeGrandis.
Assessment
Homework
None
FRIDAY 12:5:14 DIRT Day
Reminders
- 1. Get your DIRT Day book, composition book and folder!
- 3. Start entry & begin reading before bell rings.
- Do Now - Start a DIRT Day Entry
- Entry Title: DIRT DAY
- Check out the DIRT Day Guidelines for more Information
