4d Learning Objectives Apply knowledge of the Narrative Writing Standard when analyzing a prompt Evaluate student writing using a Common Core Writing Rubric Success Criteria Identify an instructional focus after analyzing a student writing sample

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Identify Standards Assessments Plan learning experiences and instruction 1a, 1c, 1e, 1f Last month, grade levels unpacked their Narrative Writing Standard. Last month, grade levels analyzed their grade level Narrative Writing Rubric. This month, we are going to analyze a learning experience.

Students need time to practice skills explicitly taught before they can apply them in complex tasks Writing prompts allow for opportunities to make cross content connections Students should be immersed in the genre they are learning to write Journal 1a

How can Narrative Writing be integrated into the content areas?

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During writing instruction, students receive explicit instruction using problem/solution in narrative writing. Students practice using problem/solution in written and pictorial prompts. Continue the story of Scaredy Squirrel from the squirrel’s perspective identifying the problem and creating a solution. Students complete a PCR continuing the story Make Way for Ducklings using facts from Ducks Don’t Get Wet. Shift 1: Balancing Text Shift 5: Writing from Sources 1a,1c, 1e, 1f, 3c

Write a story to go with this picture. Your story may be realistic or imaginative. Remember that a good story: Has a clear beginning, middle, and end Has a main character or characters Uses dialogue and description You will have two class periods to write your story. When you have finished, be sure to proofread and correct any mistakes. 1c, 1e, 3a, 3c

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Based on the wording of the rubric, what might each component on the rubric look like in a student writing sample? Close Read the student writing sample. Text mark examples of each component from the rubric. Use your text marking to holistically grade the Narrative Writing Sample. 1a, 1c, 1f

After analyzing the student writing sample, what would be the new instructional focus? 1f

Provides an overview of Common Core Best Practices. When appropriate, items are aligned to the 6 Instructional Shifts. We will be using this Best Practice sheet monthly. Please bring this sheet to every Early Release. 1a, 1e, 2b, 4d

4d Next month we will explore Informational Writing For November’s training, please bring: An Informational Writing sample Elementary ELA Best Practices Handout Please leave your completed Professional Learning Reflection

Benjamin, A. (2013). Big Skills for the Common Core. Larchmont: Eye on Education. Hawkins, J., Ginty, E., Kurzman, K., Leddy, D., & Miller, J. (2008). Writing for Understanding: Using Backward Design to Help All Students Write Effectively. South Strafford: Vermont Writing Collaborative English Language Arts Standards. (n.d.). Retrieved August 19, 2013, from Common Core State Standards Initiative: Vermont Writing Collaborative, Student Achievement Partners, and CCSSO. In Common: Effective Writing for All Students Collection of All Narrative Samples, K-12. 4d