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4 th grade writing boot camp. Welcome. Let’s get started. Get up lets get moving!. Chant. Teacher: I don ’ t know what I’ve been told (student echo) Teacher: 4th graders are pretty bold (student echo) Teacher: We will plan and we will write (echo)
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Let’s get started Get up lets get moving!
Chant • Teacher: I don’t know what I’ve been told (student echo) • Teacher: 4th graders are pretty bold (student echo) • Teacher: We will plan and we will write (echo) • Teacher: Get a four with all out might (echo) • Teacher: Sound off Student: 1,2 • Teacher: Sound Off Student: 3.4 • Teacher: Get a four now • All: 1,2,3,4 • All: 1,2 • All: 3,4
2 types of writing Narrative: This type of prompt asks you to tell something that has happened to you personally.
When writing a narrative essay remember to… • Be Creative • Focus on a small moment in time • Write about self • Have a beginning, middle, and end • Add conflict and resolution • Describe your setting • Add details
Turn and talk Tell you neighbor what you know about narrative text.
2 types of writing continued Expository It does not ask you to write a story, but rather to write truthfully and factually about a subject and make connections to your own experiences.
When writing an expository essay remember to…. • Inform • Stay organized • Stay on topic • Make personal connections, but don’t write a story about yourself. • Create a strong introduction and conclusion • Support facts with details
Turn and talk Compare and contrast narrative and expository text.
Narrative or Expository? Write about a time when you had fun.
Narrative WHY?
Narrative or Expository Write about a historical place you have seen or read about. Explain why it is interesting or important.
Expository WHY?
Narrative or Expository Write about a teacher you will remember for a long time. Explain what the teacher is like and why he or she is so difficult to forget.
Expository WHY?
You turn With your buddy design a writing prompt and explain why it is expository or narrative. Be ready to share.
Chant • Teacher: I don’t know what I’ve been told (student echo) • Teacher: 4th graders are pretty bold (student echo) • Teacher: We will plan and we will write (echo) • Teacher: Get a four with all out might (echo) • Teacher: Sound off Student: 1,2 • Teacher: Sound Off Student: 3.4 • Teacher: Get a four now • All: 1,2,3,4 • All: 1,2 • All: 3,4
Let the training begin! Eyes on your teacher for further directions.