Work+on+Writing

Work on Writing

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__ Work on writing __ pages 79-84

“Intensive work (and play) in writing supports reading development”

-will cause student motivation & productivity -use as supplement to “writers workshop” for 20-30 min “Kids who have a purpose care about their writing and the people who will read it!
 * Daily writing practice with intense focused instruction
 * 1-on-1 conference
 * Small guided writing groups
 * Whole group focus lessons


 * Work individually or with a partner
 * Learn to write by grappling a subject that really matters to you
 * Persuasive writing
 * Friendly letters
 * Personal story
 * Poetry
 * Sports narrative
 * Typically they continue “writers workshop”
 * Difference
 * “wws” might focus on a specific skill
 * D5 is writing of their choice

__ Launching “Work on Writing” __ "Today is the first day of our Daily 5 work on writing. We will be writing every day. Tell an elbow buddy why you think it is important to write every day.” Underline it and work on spelling later. __ Work on Writing I-Chart __
 * ** Set a purpose **
 * DAY 1- **__ Focus lesson __
 * Modeled writing lesson
 * What to do when you can’t spell a word?
 * Brainstorm with students behaviors for writing (Fill in I-chart)
 * Children model
 * Correct/incorrect behavior
 * 3 minute practice
 * Once seated teacher moves away and avoids re-directing
 * 1 child off = regroup for check-in & review I-chart
 * DAY 2- **
 * Brainstorm and practice where to sit
 * Brainstorm and practice what materials to use
 * Notebook, pencil, pen, drawing or sketching
 * DAY 3- **
 * What to write about
 * Make a list of topics
 * Make a list of forms
 * Post list for reference
 * DAY 4- ** Teach forms and traits according to curriculum
 * Build stamina – add a few minutes each day until 30-45 min

// Students // //Teacher// -Write the whole time -Work with students -Stay in one spot -Work quietly -Choice of what to write -Get started quickly -Underline words we’re not sure how to spell and move on

Resources: 1.http://pinterest.com/hathcocksf/daily-5-writing/ 2. http://pinterest.com/katherineloiry/daily-5-work-on-writing/ 3. http://pinterest.com/ach98/work-on-writing-daily-5/