Suzanna DeMersseman Leah Edgar 4300 A Dr. Tonja Root Spring th Grade Response to Literature

Suzanna DeMersseman Leah Edgar Prewriting

GPS for prewriting: ELA4W4.The student consistently uses a writing process to develop, revise, and evaluate writing. A. Plans and drafts independently and resourcefully. PLO for prewriting: Students will use a graphic organizer to construct their thoughts and transfer the information into paragraph form.

Form of Writing: Response to Literature Form educated opinions/provide detail Connect literature to your life React/Critique Highlight main ideas Present new insight/knowledge All content areas-literature is EVERYWHERE

Stage of writing: Prewriting Audience, purpose, form, and topic Put ideas on paper-Content focused Don’t worry with grammar and spelling Follow layout of graphic organizer Your reaction

RESPONSE TO LITERATURE GRAPHIC ORGANIZER Name __________ Date ____________ Title _____________________________ Introduction: Topic: Background Information: Three Big Ideas: Root, T. (N/A). Responding to literature graphic organizer. Graphic organizer, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA. Modified by Suzanna DeMersseman.

Body 1: Big Idea 1: Thought/opinion: Body 2: Big Idea 2: Thought/opinion: Root, T. (N/A). Responding to literature graphic organizer. Graphic organizer, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA. Modified by Suzanna DeMersseman.

Body 3: Big Idea 3: Thought/opinion: Conclusion: Wrap-up (Hint: re-read introduction): New Knowledge or Understanding: Closing Idea: Root, T. (N/A). Responding to literature graphic organizer. Graphic organizer, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA. Modified by Suzanna DeMersseman.

Example-Bud, Not Buddy Bud, Not Buddy is full of laugh-out-loud humor and wonderful characters, hitting the high notes of jazz and sounding the deeper tones of the Great Depression. Once again Christopher Paul Curtis, author of the award-winning novel The Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963, takes readers on a heartwarming and unforgettable journey. Curtis, C. P. (1999). Bud, Not Buddy. New York: Delacorte Press.

Practice activity: Prewriting Complete graphic organizer using shared Writing Incomplete sentences Do not worry about spelling and grammar Focus on content Topic: Benjamin Franklin

Assessment activity: Prewriting Complete individual graphic organizer Incomplete sentences Do not worry about spelling and grammar Topic: Patrick Henry and the Revolutionary War

Suzanna DeMersseman Leah Edgar Drafting

GPS for Drafting Stage: ELA4W4. The student consistently uses a writing process to develop, revise, and evaluate writing. The student a. Plans and drafts independently and resourcefully. PLO for Drafting Stage: Students will transfer information constructed on the graphic organizer into paragraph form.

Form of Writing: Response to Literature Form educated opinions Provide details to back up your opinions Connect literature to your life React/Critique Analyze main ideas Content should apply to the literature

Stage of Writing: Drafting Put ideas into words, sentences, and paragraphs Get your thoughts down on paper Focus: content, not grammar and spelling Use graphic organizer Skip lines, write in pencil, don’t worry about neatness

Example- Harry Potter “Harry Potter’s exploits during his second year at Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry completely live up to the bewitching measures of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. The mystery, zany humor, student rivalry, and eccentric faculty… are as expertly crafted here as in the first book.” -Booklist, starred review -Rowling, J. (1999). Harry potter and prisoner of azkaban. New York: Scholastic Press.

Practice Activity: Draft Topic: Benjamin Franklin Transfer content from graphic organizer to rough draft Add details/missing pieces Group organizer posted as reference No focus on grammar and spelling Complete sentences

Assessment Activity: Draft Topic: Patrick Henry and the Revolutionary War Individually transfer content from graphic organizer Complete sentences No focus on grammar and spelling Add details/missing pieces

Suzanna DeMersseman Leah Edgar Editing/Revising

GPS for edits and revisions: ELA5W4.The student consistently uses a writing process to develop, revise, and evaluate writing. c. Edits to correct errors in spelling, punctuation, etc. PLO for edits and revisions: Students will correct grammar errors, spelling errors, change, add, delete, and rearrange content on their draft.

Form of Writing: Response to Lit. Educated Opinion Content appropriate Audience appropriate Ideas make sense Stage of Writing: Revision/Editing Clarify content Add, subtract, delete, and rearrange Check grammar and spelling errors Proofreader’s marks

Example-Hoot “It’s about greedy developers, corrupt politicians, clueless cops and middle-school screwballs of all persuasions. You don’t have to be a young adult to enjoy it.” -The New York Times Book Review -Hiaasen, C. (2002). Hoot. New York: Random House Inc.

Practice Activity: Edits/Revisions Students read THEIR papers aloud Provide compliments and thoughtful questions Model proofreader’s marks Students practice using shared writing

Assessment Activity: Edits/Revisions Independently complete your edits and revisions Fix grammar and spelling errors, delete, rearrange, and add details Conference with teacher

Suzanna DeMersseman Leah Edgar Publishing

GPS for publishing stage: ELA4W2. The student demonstrates competence in a variety of genres. The student produces informational writing that: h. Provides a sense of closure to the writing. PLO for publishing stage: Students will finalize their informational piece for publication.

Form of Writing: Response to Literature Book reviews Journal articles Internet blogs Stage of Writing: Published Prefect, produce, and share Must be neat MLA citations

Example-The City of Ember “While Ember is colorless and dark, the book itself is rich with description. DuPrau uses the puzzle, suspenseful action, and lots of evil characters to entice the readers into the story. They will find the teen characters believable and gutsy. Part mystery, part adventure story.” - Voice of Youth Advocates, Starred Curtis, C. P. -DuPrau, J. (2003). The City of Ember. New York: Random House Inc.

Practice Activity: Published Piece Use previous draft, revisions, and edits for published piece Rotate using shared writing Neat Do not skip lines MLA citation

Assessment Activity: published piece Include all changes and corrections Do not skip lines Write in pen Use neat cursive Published piece will be bound Displayed for peer reading

Student example of completed work