Hi! I’m Angela, and this is our first writing lesson.
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Are you ready to get started?
Before we get writing, there are four things that I’d like you to do on this first day. These steps will help you prepare for the rest of our time together.
By the end of this lesson, you’ll be able to say that you have a writing space and the materials you need to enjoy this unit and create something an audience will appreciate. Follow these steps:
- First, find a comfortable place where you can learn and write each day.
- Then, grab the tools you prefer to write with (paper, a pen, a notebook, a laptop or device–it’s up to you). Make sure you have them handy for every lesson.
- Next, go on a scavenger hunt around your house or yard for some loose parts. What are loose parts, you ask? They’re thingamabobs that you can hold in your hands. Old board game pieces work really well. So do buttons or drinking straws or paperclips. If you have blocks or LEGO or clay at home, they’re fun to work with, too. You can even make your own PlayDoh by using this recipe, if you’d like. You shouldn’t spend any money on loose parts. Just search for any old pile of little things. They don’t even have to match! Head outside if you’re able to. Grab some stones, some twigs, and maybe a few clippings from a pine tree. Use soda can tabs or bottle caps if you’d like. Upcycle. Have fun with this today. Click HERE to peek into a photo album that’s full of different examples.
- Finally, make sure that you’re able to see and hear the lessons. If you have trouble here, please let your teacher know right away.
Every lesson ends with a reminder of all that you have accomplished. It will look like this:
You’ve completed this lesson when:
- You’ve created a comfortable writing space for your daily lessons.
- You’ve gathered your writing tools.
- You’ve found some loose parts to work with.
- You’re sure you’re able to see and hear all of the lessons.
Thanks for getting ready to write with me today! If you have any questions, be sure to reach out to your teacher. And remember: While everyone is able to view the lessons and resources in this space, no one will be able to leave comments or see who else might be here.This keeps all of us safe.
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022. Today’s Learning Target:
By the end of today's lesson, you'll be able to say, "I can study other biographies in order to get ideas for my own."
033. Today’s Learning Target
By the end of today's lesson, you'll be able to say, "I can brainstorm many ideas before choosing the best one."
044. Today’s Learning Target
By the end of today's lesson, you'll be able to say, "I can keep my audience in mind as I write."
055. Today’s Learning Target
By the end of this lesson, you'll be able to say, "I can create questions that make me excited to learn about my topic."
066. Today’s Learning Target
By the end of today's lesson, you'll be able to say, "I can find sources that will help me answer interesting questions about my topic."
077. Today’s Learning Target
By the end of today's lesson, you'll be able to say, "I can make notes and paraphrase as I research."
088. Today’s Learning Target
By the end of today's lesson, you'll be able to say, "I can connect related research notes together."
099. Today’s Learning Target
By the end of this lesson, you'll be able to say, "I can evaluate the facts I've gathered and use those that are best."
1010. Today’s Learning Target
By the end of today's lesson, you'll be able to say, "I can use a storyboard or a vision board to plan my writing."
1111. Today’s Learning Target
By the end of today's lesson, you'll be able to say, "I can write an introduction."
1212. Today’s Learning Target
By the end of today's lesson, you'll be able to say, "I can revise my introduction, in order to use more precise words."
1313. Today’s Learning Target
By the end of today's lesson, you'll be able to say, "I can edit my writing to improve my spelling, punctuation, and mechanics."
1414. Today’s Learning Target
By the end of today's lesson, you'll be able to say, "I can make and write facts that reveal a barrier that my subject overcame."
1515. Today’s Learning Target
By the end of today's lesson, you'll be able to say, "I can make and write facts that about the barrier that my subject overcame.""
1616. Today’s Learning Target
By the end of today's lesson, you'll be able to say, "I can make and write facts about how my subject's experience helped others."
1717. Today’s Learning Target
By the end of today's lesson, you'll be able to say, "I can create a conclusion for my writing."
1818. Today’s Learning Target
By the end of today's lesson, you'll be able to say, "I can improve my writing by using transition words."
1919. Today’s Learning Target
By the end of today's lesson, you'll be able to say, "I can make a list of sources."
2020. Today’s Learning Target
By the end of today's lesson, you'll be able to say, "I can share my writing with my audience using a form that they will appreciate."