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Learn why it is essential to write clearly and accurately. Enhance your writing skills by participating in the "Umbrella Writing" activity. Develop the ability to consistently write error-free three-sentence paragraphs on various topics.
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Warm Up Why is it important to be able to write clearly and accurately? In a brief paragraph, identify as many specific reasons as possible.
Learning Goal I will be able to write three-sentence paragraphs consistently on various topics without making any errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, or structure by participating in the “Umbrella Writing” activity.
How Does Umbrella Writing Work? • You will write for 15 minutes per class session after each daily Warm-Up. • You will keep all umbrella writing sheets within a single section of your Essentials Binder. • You will submit your completed sheets at the end of each week for a final grade worth 1 point per correct sentence.
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The Rules • If there is a SINGLE error within your 3-sentence paragraph, you must rewrite the ENTIRE PARAGRAPH over on the backside of the sheet. • If you write a paragraph over, this is your FINAL CHANCE to complete the paragraph without error. • Remember, you receive 1 point for each sentence on this sheet for the final grade. • You are only allowed to write ONE paragraph/paragraph correction at a time. • You must see Mrs. Ramirez after each paragraph is complete.
Are Video Games a Brain Drain—or a Great Way to Train Your Brain? • Follow along with our reading of the “Data File” • Be prepared to report one or two surprising statistics or a piece of data that catches your attention. • Use one of the frames below to report: • A piece of data that caught my attention is that________. • One surprising statistic is that________. • I agree with_______, the statistic that caught my attention was____________.
Issue #1: “Words to Know” 3D Writing Resource Disk
Exit Reflection Write a three-sentence paragraph on the following topic without making any errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, or structure: ~The ways in which teens play video games~
Exit Reflection Write a three-sentence paragraph on the following topic without making any errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, or structure: Video Games