Class Plans/W.O.W. - Feb. 9-13th
Monday
Note: TEST on the 5 stages of writing (writing process) this Wednesday; we will visit the book fair Thursday.
Objective: Students will review and practice narrative writing.
Activities:
- Gather and discuss the Words of the Week (W.O.W.)*
- Review the five stages of writing (process)
- Review and discuss the elements of narrative writing
- Examine sample student writings: With guidance, students will determine what makes each model either a level 1, level 2, level 3, or level 4
*The Words of the Week will consist of vocabulary used in reference to African-American history. I would like to acknowledge, however, the use of such words in reference to other subjects, races, and peoples. Students are only required to learn the first seven this week. Next week we will focus on the last eight.
1. Abolitionist | A reformer who favors abolishing slavery. |
2. Advocate | To speak, plead, or argue in favor of. |
3. Bias | A preference or an inclination, especially one that inhibits impartial judgment. |
4. Civil Rights | The rights belonging to an individual by virtue of citizenship, including equal protection of the laws, and freedom from discrimination. |
5. Discrimination | Treatment or consideration based on class or category rather than individual merit. |
6. Emancipation | Freeing someone from the control of another. |
7. Equality | The state or quality of being equal. |
8. Heritage | Something that is passed down from preceding generations; a tradition. |
9. Injustice | Violation of another's rights or of what is right; lack of justice. |
10. Integrity | Steadfast adherence to a strict moral or ethical code. |
11. Laborer | Physical or mental exertion, especially when difficult or exhausting; work. |
12. Oppression | An unjust or excessive exercise of power. |
13. Prejudice | An adverse judgment or opinion formed beforehand or without knowledge or examination of the facts. |
14. Racism | The belief that race accounts for differences in human character or ability and that a particular race is superior to others. |
15. Segregation | The policy or practice of separating people of different races, classes, or ethnic groups, as in schools, housing, and public or commercial facilities, especially as a form of discrimination. |
Tuesday
Objective: Students will discuss narrative writing
Note: Wednesday's test has been moved to Friday.
ACTIVITIES
Read and discuss additional sample student narrative writing. Using rubrics, we will exchange our findings and score the piece a level 1, level 2, level 3 or 4.
Homework: Study W.O.W. and the writing process. Both are on the website.
Wednesday
Objective: Students will write a narrative.
PROMPT: Every day you pass a door. It is always locked. One day you pass it and it is open. You step inside. Write a story about what happens.
Homework: Study W.O.W. and notes on the writing process.
Thursday
Activities:
Students will visit school's book fair (20-25 min.)
Continue writing narratives. Those who are finished will exchange papers for peer evaluation and grading according to rubric.
Homework: Study W.O.W. and notes on the writing process
