Launching the Writing Workshop Ms. Burns Day 1-10

Day 1 Quickwrite - Brainstorming Ms. Burns

Brainstorming Questions What did you do this summer? What is a favorite memory? When did something special happen with your friends or family? A time when you were happy, sad, angry, surprised… Ms. Burns

Day 2 Quickwrite - Draft Ms. Burns

Writing Your Draft Include a heading Skip lines Include a beginning, middle, end Write in paragraphs Remember to indent What do good writers do… Ms. Burns

Day 3 Quickwrite - Revise Ms. Burns

Revising Your Draft Reread to make sure it makes sense Make sure you show not tell Does your story include dialogue? Where and when is your story taking place? Ms. Burns

Day 4 Quickwrite - Edit Ms. Burns

Edit Your Draft Reread to make sure it makes sense Did you indent your paragraphs? Is your punctuation correct? How is your spelling? Ms. Burns

Day 5 Quickwrite - Publish Ms. Burns

Publish Your Draft Include a heading Don’t skip lines Indent each paragraph Write clearly and legibly Ms. Burns

Day 6 KBAD set up a Writer’s Notebook. Ms. Burns

Last week, we began remembering our stories and writing them down. This week we will get ready to write a personal narrative. Today we are going to discuss what goes into your Writer’s Notebook. Ms. Burns

Inside your Writer’s Notebook… Memories Emotions Special events Ticket stubs Poems Noticings Ms. Burns

Turn and Talk What goes inside a Writer’s Notebook? Ms. Burns

Day 7 KBAD define what goes into a personal narrative. Ms. Burns

This week we have been finding ways to record our memories and seed ideas. Today we are going to create a definition chart for: “What is a Personal Narrative?” Ms. Burns

Definition of a Personal Narrative Focuses on one moment Shows why this event is important Expresses the writer's thoughts and feelings Is written in first person "I” Has manly sensory details (things for the reader to see, hear, feel, smell, taste) Must have dialogue in order for the reader to feel like they are there Must have why it is important and/or how it affected the writer Ms. Burns

Turn and Talk What are some features of a personal narrative? Ms. Burns

Day 8 KBAD record noticings from a mentor text. Ms. Burns

We have been talking about what a personal narrative looks like and began reading our mentor texts. Today we are going to chart some of the personal narrative features in our mentor texts. Ms. Burns

Examples of a Personal Narrative Ms. Burns BookStrategyExample

Turn and Talk What should a good personal narrative have? Ms. Burns

Day 9 KBAD include the five senses in your writing. Ms. Burns

There are lots of things that good writers should include in their personal narratives. Today we are going to write using the five senses to help us include details in our stories. Ms. Burns

Using the Five Senses Ms. Burns Sight Sound Touch Smell Taste

Turn and Talk What five sense words can you use to describe your birthday? Ms. Burns

Day 10 KBAD freewrite in their Writer’s Notebook. Ms. Burns

This year it is important that we are writing for quality and quantity. We need to show our stamina for writing by writing many pages. Today we are going to freewrite in our Writer’s Notebook. Ms. Burns

Freewriting Rules Don’t stop writing until the time is up You can write about anything (songs, weather, feelings) Don’t stop writing until the time is up Ms. Burns

Turn and Talk What are the rules of a freewrite? Ms. Burns

Day 11 KBAD tell stories using objects as inspiration. Ms. Burns

The past week we have been examining personal narratives and using our Writer’s Notebook. Today we are going to use objects to inspire us to write stories about our lives. Ms. Burns

Objects Tell Stories An object can help us remember a certain event or time in our life. Ms. Burns

Turn and Talk What is a special object that you have? Ms. Burns

Day 12 KBAD tell stories using pictures as inspiration. Ms. Burns

The past week we have been examining personal narratives and using our Writer’s Notebook. Today we are going to use pictures and photographs to inspire us to write stories about our lives. Ms. Burns

Objects Tell Stories An photograph or picture can help capture a special moment in our lives. Ms. Burns

Turn and Talk Describe a picture that you love to look at... Ms. Burns

Day 13 KBAD create a story web. Ms. Burns

We have been talking about special moments in our lives. Pictures, photographs, and objects have helped us remember special memories. Today we are going to make a story web of an important event in our lives. Ms. Burns

Story Web Ms. Burns

Turn and Talk How can this graphic organizer help you organize your thoughts? Ms. Burns

Day 14 KBAD create a timeline. Ms. Burns

A story web is one type of graphic organizer that we can use to get ready to write a story. Today we are going to make a timeline of an important event in our lives. Ms. Burns

Timeline Ms. Burns

Turn and Talk How can a timeline help you put your story in sequence? Ms. Burns

Day 15 KBAD write leads. Ms. Burns

Good writers need to include many different things in their stories. It’s also important to grab the reader’s attention at the start of your story. Today we are going to write leads. Ms. Burns

Examples of Leads Ms. Burns Questio n Have you ever wondered how you would survive if you found yourself alone in the wilderness? Announcement The day my sister threw up on the sailor’s hat was a day that I’ll always remember. OpinionNo one should have to share a room with a little brother. Most little kids are pains in the neck, and they never listen.

Examples of Leads Ms. Burns Quotation When I was a child, my mom often said, “Leave it to Leslie.” FeelingI never cried when my grandmother died. I hadn’t been allowed to attend the funeral; my mother thought I was too young. I guess that is why I felt so sad the morning it happened. Figurative Language The morning was like a dream.

Examples of Leads Ms. Burns Descriptive Lead The midsummer sun was high in a clear yellow-brown sky. The morning’s filmy blue clouds had dissipated, and the temperature was 8 degrees Fahrenheit. Imagine Lead Imagine this, you are sitting at home watching a rerun of “Friends” when you are interrupted by a loud rapping at the door. You struggle to your feet, open the door, and are greeted by two police officers.

Turn and Talk What kind of lead would work best for your story? Ms. Burns

Day 16 KBAD write dialogue. Ms. Burns

As we begin to draft our story you want to make sure that your dialogue is written correctly. Today we are going to learn some rules about writing dialogue. Ms. Burns

Writing Dialogue Each person speaks in a new paragraph Quotation marks go around the spoken words Use commas instead of periods inside the quotation marks Get creative when choosing said words Ms. Burns

Writing Dialogue “Which way is the gym?” the new student asked. “It’s over by the cafeteria,” I told her. “Thanks for your help,” the new student replied. “My name is Sasha and I just moved here for Illinois.” Ms. Burns

Turn and Talk Describe a picture that you love to look at... Ms. Burns

Writing Your Draft Include a heading Skip lines Write in paragraphs Remember to indent Use your notes and graphic organizers to help you Ms. Burns

Revising Your Draft Reread to make sure it makes sense Make sure you show not tell Use the checklist/rubric to make sure everything is included Ms. Burns

Edit Your Draft Reread to make sure your sentences makes sense Did you indent your paragraphs? Check your punctuation and spelling Ms. Burns

Publish Your Draft Include a heading Don’t skip lines Indent each paragraph Write clearly and legibly Ms. Burns