General+Format+of+Writing+Lessons

=Writing Lessons Format=
 * Write a sample writing piece to evaluate
 * should be done approximately every six weeks
 * __40 Reproducible Forms for the Writing Traits Classroom__ by Ruth Culham and Amanda Wheeler pg 42
 * Write a sample writing piece to work on
 * should be done approximately once a week
 * Introduce the Trait
 * Present SmartBoard Lesson
 * Read various picture books depicting trait
 * Use overhead writing lessons to show examples
 * __10 Writing Lessons for the Overhead__ by Lola M. Schaefer
 * Write a class story to work on
 * Practice the Trait
 * Send home parent letters and checklists pgs.24-27
 * __40 Reproducible Forms for the Writing Traits Classroom__ by Ruth Culham and Amanda Wheeler
 * Use checklists in class pgs. 31-34
 * __40 Reproducible Forms for the Writing Traits Classroom__ by Ruth Culham and Amanda Wheeler
 * Work on individual pieces
 * share with writing groups
 * blog examples
 * Work on class piece
 * Find examples of the Trait
 * Work individually to find examples of the trait in published texts
 * blog those examples
 * Work in writing groups to find examples of the trait in published texts
 * create podcasts with examples
 * Publish Pieces
 * approximately one every six weeks
 * students will choose from among the weekly essays
 * blogs
 * podcasts
 * reports
 * mobiles