Learning To Write LP
Learning To Write LP
Learning To Write LP
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I decided to teach this lesson because it allows children to utilize writing skills they have learned,
and be able to produce a typed copy. Students will be able to share diverse activities related to
winter, that may or may not be holidays, and express why they enjoy them. By performing the
prewriting exercises, students will learn about what other cultures do in this time of the year, and
share their own experiences in a piece of writing using their progressed abilities.
1. Statement of Objective(s).
Students will be able to write a “Winter Narrative”, after filling out the writers workshop
worksheet, with a rubric scoring of pass or fail.
Students will type their final copy, after performing all rough drafting on paper and pencil, using
correct format.
1. Steps in Writer’s Workshop Mini Lesson and/or Writing Process (and directions for
each).
Winter Writers
When I think of Winter, I think of _____________.
Describe some of the things that you like about what
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Can you draw it?
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Whose with you?
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Where are you?
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What are you doing?
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Why is it important to you?
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Do the people you’re with say anything?
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Name:________________________ Date:_______
Fill out some sensory details about your topic?
sounds sight smell touch taste
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Outline
Topic:
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Main Idea 1:
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Main Idea 2:
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Main Idea 3:
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1. Lesson Closure/Summary of Learning/Parting Comments.
At this point I will go over the rubric with the students, and showcase to them that they have
already accomplished all things necessary in order to pass. Then, I will use the front projector to
get all students to the correct place in google docs. I will then set the expectation of a final draft,
and release students to perform their assessment. Once all pieces have been turned in, I will as
for volunteers to read out loud. Students can then ask questions, or share stories about their
ideas of winter. Students will understand different traditions and cultures after sharing their own.
1. What about the lesson and your teaching were you the most pleased?
The part I was most pleased with about this lesson was the brainstorming activity and
discussion. Some students wanted to write about Holidays, others wanted to write about family
travels, and some wanted to share winter activities. It was nice to see excitement in the writing
process.
1. What about the lesson and your teaching were you the least pleased?
I was least pleased with the amount of sitting time the students had. I personally thought
students were well engaged and on task, but it seemed like some would get restless if I was
their daily teacher. Since i was a “guest teacher” I think the students were excited, and that
helped me from losing their interest.
1. What changes would you make or what you do differently if you did this lesson
another time?
I would probably split this lesson into to 35-40 minute lessons. It was allot for the students to do
in a single session.
1. Was your teaching successful? If yes, how do you know? If not, why not? How
might that be rectified for next time?
I believe my teaching was successful, and m mentor teacher agreed. She even took copies of
my supplies and lesson plans. Students were all able to complete the pre-writing activities, and
most scored a passing grade according to the rubric, even though they felt a rush when typing.
From this teaching experience, I learned how much of community building can be done through
writing. Students want to share their ideas, and when they are writing about something
important to them, they want to execute it well. Students want to be good writers so they can
share their products and show how important the topics of their writings are.