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Writing Workshop: Syntax Practice & Literary Analysis

Enhance writing skills by practicing sentence variety & analyzing non-fiction texts. Study "Fender-Bender" & "Stars With Wings," explore symbolism in poetry, & work on expository essays. Develop critical analysis & grammar proficiency.

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Writing Workshop: Syntax Practice & Literary Analysis

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  1. January 17 Warm-up: Practice syntax variety - Sentence Imitating • Fender Bender • - close reading nonfiction handout • - discuss terms • - read “Fender-Bender” • - annotate/answer text questions • Homework: Read “Stars With Wings” by Therese Ciesinski • - answer analysis questions

  2. January 18 Warm-up: EditM.U.G. Sentences 1-5 (Week 15) • “Stars With Wings” by Therese Ciesinski • Discuss organization of text, check homework • “Fireflies in the Garden” by Robert Frost • Read poem, discuss symbolism and theme • S.I.F.T. strategy • Determine factual information • “Fireflies” byPaul Fleischman • - Read poem, annotate poetic devices • - Determine factual information

  3. January 19 Warm-up: CheckM.U.G. Sentences 1-5 (Week 15) • Continue firefly article and poetry • Determine factual information the poets included using specifics from “Stars With Wings” • Create a graphic organizer for tomorrow’s timed writing • Read AR book, go to library, take test • – 25 A.R. points DUE February 15th

  4. January 20 • Write a multi-paragraph expository essay • Quick write: only 26 lines • Synthesize information between poetry and nonfiction • Explain which poem, "Fireflies in the Garden” or “Fireflies”, uses more accurate details • Write thesis • Write rough draft • Homework: Complete rough draft if needed. • Write final draft in class on Monday.

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