Objectives:
- Students will be able to write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
- Students will be able to develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, details, figurative language or other information and examples.
- Students will be able to develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed.
Essential Skill:
- Students will be able to compose a descriptive piece of writing incorporating multiple figurative language techniques including: alliteration, hyperbole, idioms, similes, and metaphors.
I Can Statements:
- I can participate in group/class discussions.
- I can write descriptively.
- I can use figurative language techniques in my writing.
IPI: Level 6
Bloom's: Level 4
Task List:
- Alphabet Autobiographies are due at the beginning of class today!
- Students will participate in a popcorn style sharing of their alphabet autobiographies.
- Students will participate in a figurative language scavenger hunt activity in partner groups to review for Friday's quiz.
- Students will record one example from their alphabet autobiography for each of the five required figurative language devices on posters for Friday's gallery walk.
Resources:
Objectives:
- Students will be able to write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
- Students will be able to develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, details, figurative language or other information and examples.
- Students will be able to develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed.
Essential Skill:
- Students will be able to compose a descriptive piece of writing incorporating multiple figurative language techniques including: alliteration, hyperbole, idioms, similes, and metaphors.
I Can Statements:
- I can participate in group/class discussions.
- I can write descriptively.
- I can use figurative language techniques in my writing.
IPI: Level 6
Bloom's: Level 5
Task List:
- Students will complete several practice activities on figurative language techniques.
- Students will participate in a peer review activity. Note: Alphabet Autobiographies will be due at the beginning of class on Thursday, January 10th.
- Students will write the final draft of their Alphabet Autobiographies.
Resources:
Objectives:
- Students will be able to write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
- Students will be able to develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, details, figurative language or other information and examples.
- Students will be able to develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed.
Essential Skill:
- Students will be able to compose a descriptive piece of writing incorporating multiple figurative language techniques including: alliteration, hyperbole, idioms, similes, and metaphors.
I Can Statements:
- I can participate in group/class discussions.
- I can write descriptively.
- I can use figurative language techniques in my writing.
IPI: Level 6
Bloom's: Level 5
Task List:
- Students will participate in a figurative language review.
- Students will finish writing their alphabet autobiographies. Note: Alphabet Autobiographies will be due at the beginning of class on Thursday, January 10th.
Resources:
Objectives:
- Students will be able to write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
- Students will be able to develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, details, figurative language or other information and examples.
- Students will be able to develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed.
Essential Skill:
- Students will be able to compose a descriptive piece of writing incorporating multiple figurative language techniques including: alliteration, hyperbole, idioms, similes, and metaphors.
I Can Statements:
- I can participate in group/class discussions.
- I can write descriptively.
- I can use figurative language techniques in my writing.
IPI: Level 6
Bloom's: Level 5
Task List:
- Students will take notes on similes and metaphors.
- Students will complete several practice activities on similes and metaphors.
- Students will write three entries in their alphabet autobiographies using similes, three entires using metaphors, and two using general descriptive language. Note: Alphabet Autobiographies will be due at the beginning of class on Thursday, January 10th.
Resources:
Objectives:
- Students will be able to write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
- Students will be able to develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, details, figurative language or other information and examples.
- Students will be able to develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed.
Essential Skill:
- Students will be able to compose a descriptive piece of writing incorporating multiple figurative language techniques including: alliteration, hyperbole, idioms, similes, and metaphors.
I Can Statements:
- I can participate in group/class discussions.
- I can write descriptively.
- I can use figurative language techniques in my writing.
IPI: Level 6
Bloom's: Level 5
Task List:
- Students will take notes on idioms.
- Students will complete several practice activities on idioms.
- Students will write three entries in their alphabet autobiographies using idioms and two entries using general descriptive language. Note: Alphabet Autobiographies will be due at the beginning of class on Thursday, January 10th.
Resources:
Objectives:
- Students will be able to write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
- Students will be able to develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, details, figurative language or other information and examples.
- Students will be able to develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed.
Essential Skill:
- Students will be able to compose a descriptive piece of writing incorporating multiple figurative language techniques including: alliteration, hyperbole, idioms, similes, and metaphors.
I Can Statements:
- I can participate in group/class discussions.
- I can write descriptively.
- I can use figurative language techniques in my writing.
IPI: Level 6
Bloom's: Level 5
Task List:
- Students will take notes on alliteration and hyperbole.
- Students will complete several practice activities on alliteration and hyperbole.
- Students will write three entries in their alphabet autobiographies using alliteration and three entries using hyperbole. Note: Alphabet Autobiographies will be due at the beginning of class on Thursday, January 10th.
Resources:
Objectives:
- Students will be able to write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
- Students will be able to develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, details, figurative language or other information and examples.
- Students will be able to develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed.
Essential Skill:
- Students will be able to compose a descriptive piece of writing incorporating multiple figurative language techniques including: alliteration, hyperbole, idioms, similes, and metaphors.
I Can Statements:
- I can participate in group/class discussions.
- I can write an explanatory paragraph.
- I can write descriptively.
IPI: Level 5
Bloom's: Level 4
Task List:
- Students will write a paragraph giving three academic goals for third quarter.
- Students will discuss requirements and brainstorm character traits for their alphabet autobiography. Note: Alphabet Autobiographies will be due at the beginning of class on Thursday, January 10th.
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