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Monday-
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Wednesday
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Friday
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Collect Group Charters
Reading Quiz (Chpt. 2)
Share Inquiry Paper Topics
Learning Theory Infographic
Due Wed.:
2. Annotated Bib (Inquiry Paper Brainstorming)
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Writer's Workshop Wednesday
Every Day Edit
Inquiry Paper Introduction
Elements
On own (later): Compare to an article (ann. bib.)
Brainstorm, Research, Draft Intro. paragraph
Writing Strategy: Write The Bones
Write
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Prepare for PLC Group:
1) 2. Write your introduction paragraphs for your research paper using your inquiry paper brainstorming
2) Read CAFE chapter 2
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PLC Groups
Finish writing, revising, and editing the Introduction (3 paragraphs).
Read:
Read Chpt. 3 Lit. for 21st Cent. (pg. 72-78) & Chpt. 10 (pg. 353-358, Writer's Workshop).
Due Monday:
- Revise and edit introduction paragraph
- Complete problem, purpose, and research questions handout
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Shared Writing
- Teachers and students create the text together
- Teachers do the writing
- Students may assist by spelling familiar or high-frequency words
Student Benefits
- Involve students in literacy activities that they cannot do independently
- Create opportunities to experience success in writing
- Provide practice before students write independently
Levels of Scaffolding
Modeled – teachers create & write while thinking aloud
Shared – teachers & students create the text, teacher does the writing
Interactive – Teachers and students create the text and share the pen
Guided – Teachers plan and teach mini lessons and students write while the teacher watches
Independent – Students use the writing process and teachers monitor student progress