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Literacy January 13, 2014

This lesson focuses on teaching students how to write engaging introductions and effective thesis statements in their writing. Students will learn various types of great beginnings and how to use them to capture the reader's attention. They will also learn how to construct a strong thesis statement and use elaboration techniques to develop their paragraphs.

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Literacy January 13, 2014

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  1. Literacy January 13, 2014 • Get all books ready for the day.  • Let’s finish our lesson on close reading. • ELA Materials: source book, brainstorming, paper, pen

  2. ELA January 13, 2014 • ELA Materials: source book, brainstorming, paper, pen • Agenda Note: Prepare for Georgia State Writing Assessment. • Homework: Read 30 mins. Nightly. Warm-up: Write 5-8 sentences on the following topic. An idiom is a phrase or group of words with a meaning that is different from the literal meaning of the words. Read the sentences. What does the idiom in bold mean? What are some other examples of this idiom. Alan says he hates dogs, but I saw him give Barney a pat when no one was looking. Actions speak louder than words.

  3. Essential Questions & Standards • What keywords can I look for to help me determine whether the prompt is expository or persuasive? • What strategies can I utilize to help me brainstorm? CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.2d Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. CCSS.ELA8W1: Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.

  4. Opening Mini-Lesson—Engaging Strategies Great Beginnings great beginnings Some examples that you will see in handout are: • Question-- Have you ever been an Editor-in-Chief? Well I’ll tell you, it’s a big job! If you ask a question at the beginning, your readers will find themselves wanting to answer it, and this will draw them in. • Anecdote-- An anecdote is a little story within a larger piece that serves as an example of an important point. On a dark December night in 1776, as he led a barefoot brigade of ragged revolutionaries across the icy Delaware River, George Washington said, “Shift your fat behind, Harry. But slowly or you’ll swamp the darn boat.”

  5. Start with an interesting description-- The writer is using sight and sound details that we might not normally think of and this is what makes this beginning effective for me. Ashes filled the air when I was around the camp fire. Crackle, crackle it went. • Start with extremely strong feelings-- The very first time I saw asparagus I hated it. I had never even tried it before and I still hated it! This writer obviously has strong feelings about asparagus.

  6. Work Session • FIRST, finish your brainstorming.

  7. REMEMBER GREAT BEGINNINGS Great Beginnings • SECOND, use at least 3 different types of great beginnings to begin writing your introduction to your chosen topic. • THIRD, a thesis statement is your controlling idea of your entire paper. Re-read your directions for writing to help you construct an appropriate thesis. Let’s look at the thesis statements from model papers 6 & 7. • FOURTH, add a thesis to the end of your introductory paragraph.

  8. Closing 3-2-1 Name 3 different types of great beginnings that you can use in introductory paragraphs. Name 2 ideas that you plan to use to support (elaboration) your thesis statement. What is your thesis statement?

  9. Literacy January 14, 2014 • Get all books ready for the day.  • Let’s finish our lesson on close reading. • ELA Materials: source book, brainstorming, paper, pen

  10. ELA January 14, 2014 • ELA Materials: source book, brainstorming, introduction, paper, pen • Agenda Note: Prepare for Georgia State Writing Assessment. • Homework: Read 30 mins. Nightly. Warm-up: Write 5-8 sentences on the following topic. Would you like to become a writer someday? Why or why not?

  11. Essential Questions & Standards • What keywords can I look for to help me determine whether the prompt is expository or persuasive? • What strategies can I utilize to help me brainstorm? • What do I need to include in my introduction? • What type of elaboration techniques do I need to use to develop my paragraphs? CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.2d Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. CCSS.ELA8W1: Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.

  12. Opening Mini-Lesson: Review model papers. • Look at the models and pick out engaging strategies. • What is a thesis statement? • Look at the models and identify thesis statements.

  13. Work Session REMEMBER GREAT BEGINNINGS Great Beginnings • FIRST, use at least 3 different types of great beginnings to begin writing your introduction to your chosen topic. • SECOND, a thesis statement is your controlling idea of your entire paper. Re-read your directions for writing to help you construct an appropriate thesis. Let’s look at the thesis statements from model papers 6 & 7. • THREE, add a thesis to the end of your introductory paragraph.

  14. Work Session • Mini-Lesson: Elaboration Techniques for Expository & Persuasive Writing • Explain—tell what you mean • Illustrate—give an example • Narrate—relate a personal experience to show what you mean • Reflect—tell the reader how the topic impacts you

  15. Work Session • Refer to your brainstorming and pick out at least 3 supporting details for your thesis statement. 2nd Major Supporting Detail 3rd Major Supporting Detail 1st Major Supporting Detail Examples, Specific Details Examples, Specific Details Examples, Specific Details Examples, Specific Details Examples, Specific Details Examples, Specific Details Examples, Specific Details Examples, Specific Details Examples, Specific Details For each major detail use at least 2-3 different elaboration strategies—i.e. explain, illustrate, narrate, reflect, etc. Refer to Ways to Elaborate in Your Writing handout.

  16. Closing 3-2-1 Name 3 different types of great beginnings that you can use in introductory paragraphs. Name 2 ideas that you plan to use to support (elaboration) your thesis statement. What is your thesis statement?

  17. Literacy January 15, 2014 • Get all books ready for the day.  • Let’s finish our lesson on close reading. • ELA Materials: source book, brainstorming, paper, pen

  18. ELA January 15, 2014 • ELA Materials: source book, brainstorming, introduction, paper, pen • Agenda Note: Prepare for Georgia State Writing Assessment. • Homework: Read 30 mins. Nightly. Warm-up: Write 5-8 sentences on the following topic. If you found a wallet full of money, would you return it to the owner or keep the money? Explain your answer.

  19. Essential Questions & Standards • What keywords can I look for to help me determine whether the prompt is expository or persuasive? • What strategies can I utilize to help me brainstorm? • What do I need to include in my introduction? • What type of elaboration techniques do I need to use to develop my paragraphs? CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.2d Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. CCSS.ELA8W1: Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.

  20. Opening Reminders— Make sure that you have completed your introduction paragraph. Did you correctly use 3 different types of great beginnings? Make sure that you choose 2-3 different types of elaboration strategies to use in your body paragraphs. Scan the elaboration sheet and make selections.

  21. Work Session Complete the following parts of your expository essay: • Introduction • 3 body paragraphs • Choose 2-3 different effective endings for conclusion paragraph.

  22. Work Session • Refer to your brainstorming and pick out at least 3 supporting details for your thesis statement. 2nd Major Supporting Detail 3rd Major Supporting Detail 1st Major Supporting Detail Examples, Specific Details Examples, Specific Details Examples, Specific Details Examples, Specific Details Examples, Specific Details Examples, Specific Details Examples, Specific Details Examples, Specific Details Examples, Specific Details For each major detail use at least 2-3 different elaboration strategies—i.e. explain, illustrate, narrate, reflect, etc. Refer to Ways to Elaborate in Your Writing handout.

  23. Work Session Mini-Lesson: Effective Endings How should you end your essay? What are some important things to remember about concluding your paper? Things to do: • Remind the reader of your thesis • Make a prediction • Rhetorical Question Refer to handout for additional ways to end your essay.

  24. Closing 3-2-1 What are your 3 topics for your body paragraphs? What are 2 types of elaboration that you used in body paragraphs? What is one strategy that you included in your conclusion paragraph?

  25. Literacy January 16, 2014 • Get all books ready for the day.  • Let’s finish our lesson on close reading. • ELA Materials: source book, brainstorming, paper, pen • The following students have Perfect Attendance for 2nd Nine Weeks

  26. ELA January 16, 2014 • ELA Materials: source book, brainstorming, introduction, paper, pen • Agenda Note: Prepare for Georgia State Writing Assessment. • Homework: Read 30 mins. Nightly. Warm-up: Write 5-8 sentences on the following topic. Describe your favorite family tradition.

  27. Essential Questions & Standards • What keywords can I look for to help me determine whether the prompt is expository or persuasive? • What strategies can I utilize to help me brainstorm? • What do I need to include in my introduction? • What type of elaboration techniques do I need to use to develop my paragraphs? CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.2d Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. CCSS.ELA8W1: Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.

  28. Opening Mini-Lesson—Writing Effective Endings Think-Pair-Share What do you think is the purpose of the conclusion paragraph?

  29. Opening • Suggested Endings • Advice • Do • Recommendation • Reminder Statement • Raise a further question about the subject

  30. Work Session Today, you must have the following completed— • Introduction (at least 3 great beginnings) • 3 Body Paragraphs (at least 2 elaboration strategies) • Conclusion (at least 3 effective endings) Introduction Paragraph Begin with 3 different great beginnings. Body Paragraphs Each paragraph use at least 2 elaboration strategies. Conclusion Restate your thesis in different words. Use at least 2 effective endings.

  31. Work Session Edit and Revise Your Paper • Consider rearranging your ideas and changing words to make your paper better. • Add additional information or details to make your paper complete. • Proofread your paper for usage, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling.

  32. Closing 3-2-1 What are your 3 topics for your body paragraphs? What are 2 types of elaboration that you used in body paragraphs? What is one strategy that you included in your conclusion paragraph?

  33. Literacy January 17, 2014 • Get all books ready for the day.  • Let’s finish our lesson on close reading. • ELA Materials: source book, brainstorming, paper, pen

  34. ELA January 17, 2014 • ELA Materials: source book, brainstorming, introduction, paper, pen • Agenda Note: Prepare for Georgia State Writing Assessment. • Homework: Read 30 mins. Nightly. Warm-up: Write 5-8 sentences on the following topic. Write a list of five people you admire, and explain why you admire each of them.

  35. Essential Questions & Standards • What do I need to include in my introduction? • What type of elaboration techniques do I need to use to develop my paragraphs? • How do I write an effective conclusion? CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.2d Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.

  36. Important Info Instead of making packets to help with the 8th Grade Georgia Writing Assessment, please refer to the following link and review the materials online. Also, we have placed this PowerPoint and another one on the blog. http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Assessment/Pages/WA-Grade-8-Resources.aspx

  37. Opening Checklist for your expository essay: Have you completed your introduction and included 3 different types of great beginnings? Have you completed your body paragraphs and included 2-3 different elaboration strategies? Have you completed your conclusion paragraph and included 3 different effective endings?

  38. Work Session Edit and Revise Your Paper • Consider rearranging your ideas and changing words to make your paper better. • Add additional information or details to make your paper complete. • Proofread your paper for usage, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling. Prepare a Final Copy • Indent paragraphs. • Make sure each paragraph has at least 5 sentences. • Make sure thesis is the last sentence of introductory paragraph. • Remember each body paragraph begins with a topic sentence. • Make sure that your conclusion paragraph begins with a restated thesis and add 2 additional effective endings. • Write in blue/black ink. • Observe margins and do not write on back of paper.

  39. Closing Summary—Write at least 5-8 sentences. Since we began reviewing for the Writing Assessment, what have you truly learned that will help you take the test next Wednesday, January 22?

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