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i *Independent practice is in edusoft under shared test. Learning Objective : Today we will delete information that is not needed in writing WS 1.10. What will we apply knowledge of today?. Today we will delete information that is not needed in writing.
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i *Independent practice is in edusoft under shared test
Learning Objective: Today we will delete information that is not needed in writing WS 1.10
What will we apply knowledge of today? Today we will delete information that is not needed in writing
Partner Share Share with your Partner the picture that does not belong and discuss why? A B C D
Deleting Information- Removing information or details that does not support the main idea or topic of the writing and details that are repetitive ( repeats information) Example: Today we decided to clean our house. We wanted our house to be clean. Mom cleaned the windows. Sarah washed the dishes and I took out the trash. Dad cleaned the garage. Everyone worked together to get our house into shape.
Why is learning how to delete information important? It helps us to become better writers. It is a skill we can use when we are revising our writing
Steps to Deleting Information (1) The California gold Rush of 1849 attracted people from all over the world.(2) The Gold rush appealed to everyone from every where. (3)Men and Women hoped to become rich.( 4) One man said, “my dream is to find gold.” • Step 1: Read the passage • Step 2 Identify the main idea of the selection • Step 3 Look for information that does not support the main ideas or topic, or information that is repeated. • Step 4 choose the correct answer Which sentence is repetitive A. Sentence 2 B. Sentence 3 C. Sentence 4
Step 1: Read the passage Step 2 Identify the main idea of the selection Step 3 Look for information that does not support the main ideas or topic, or information that is repeated. Step 4 choose the correct answer Which sentence should be deleted? • Sentence 2 • Sentence 3 • Sentence 4 (1)Last year, the principal at my sister’s school asked if anyone would like to host a new student.(2) The new student was from France. We talked to Mom, and she thought it would be a good idea since my sister and I were studying French. (3)I always wanted to go to France. (4)The Principal told us the new students name was Inez. (5)My sister and I were excited about our new visitor.
Step 1: Read the passage Step 2 Identify the main idea of the selection Step 3 Look for information that does not support the main ideas or topic, or information that is repeated. Step 4 choose the correct answer Which sentence should be deleted? • Sentence 2 • Sentence 4 • Sentence 5 • Sentence 6 (1)Allen Allensworth wanted African Americans to live freely. (2)He wanted them to have freedom. (3)He didn’t want his people to face unfair treatment all the time(4) So in 1908,he started a new town just for African Americans .(5)The town was in central California.(6) It was named Allensworth.
Step 1: Read the passage Step 2 Identify the main idea of the selection Step 3 Look for information that does not support the main ideas or topic, or information that is repeated. Step 4 choose the correct answer (1) The oldest living things are bristlecone pine trees. (2) The oldest of these trees are found in the White Mountains of California. (3) The maple tree is the next oldest tree. (4) The average age of the bristlecone pine tree is one thousand years old. (5) They grow in cold temperatures, dry soil, and high winds.(6) For these reasons, they grow slowly and not very tall. Which sentence should be deleted? • Sentence 2 • Sentence 3 • Sentence 4 • Sentence 5 Closure