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Indiana Wesleyan University Literacy Lesson Plan - Writing Workshop Word Choice
Indiana Wesleyan University Literacy Lesson Plan - Writing Workshop Word Choice
READINESS
I. Goals/Objectives/Standard(s)
a. Goal: Students will learn effective word choice as they write about an experience
in their lives.
b. Objectives:
i. After reading Owl Moon, students will understand how to use sensory
details as a means of incorporating interesting word choice.
ii. By brainstorming various descriptive words and phrases, students will
portray an experience of theirs through writing.
c. Standard:
i. 1.W.3.3 Develop topics for stories or poems, using precise words to
describe characters and actions.
II. Management Plan
a. Time: 40 minutes
i. Mini-lesson: 15 mins
ii. Writing: 20 mins
iii. Sharing: 5 mins
b. Materials
i. Owl Moon by Jane Yolen
ii. Writing Notebooks
iii. Senses Chart (Feel, Hear, See)
c. Space
i. Mini-lesson: Nook
ii. Writing: Around the room
iii. Sharing: Nook
d. Behavior: Expectations will be set from the beginning for listening, speaking, and
using materials. I will review these with the students before sending them into
writing workshop. I will use the marbles as a reward system for the whole group
if they are working hard and staying on task during writing workshop. As I am
conferencing with students, I will keep an eye on the rest of the class, bringing the
volume down if necessary. I will play classical music in the background to calm
students and help them focus.