Grade Level Specific Goals

3 rd grade teachers make the house livable: windows, doors, wallboard, floor, plumbing and electricity are added! Sue Jameson 2003

4 th / 5 th grade teachers add the extras that make the house beautiful and desirable to live in. Sue Jameson 2003

Narrative vs. Expository The two basic types of texts are narrative and expository. The main purpose of narrative text is to tell a story. Narrative text have beginning, middle and end, characters, plot or conflict, and setting. Usually, narrative texts are written from the authors imagination. The main purpose of expository text is to inform or describe. Authors who write expository texts research the topic to gain information. The information is organized in a logical and interesting manner using various expository text structures. The most common expository text structures include description, enumerative or listing, sequence, comparison and contrast, cause and effect and problem and solution. descriptionenumerative or listing sequencecomparison and contrastcause and effect problem and solution

Pacing Plan for WFTB Narrative Summary Writing (Expository) Response to Literature

Process of WFTB Let’s recall the process for WFTB. What do the maps look like?

WFTB and Expository Expository (Explaining Why) For 3rd grade For 4th/5th grade

In addition tasty melts in mouth cheesy First gooey cheese Pizza is my favorite food in the whole world. I like it because it is cheesy, crunchy, and tasty. like a potato chip Also crunchy crust Naturally, I eat pizza whenever I can. What other food is so cheesy, crunchy, and tasty? Pizza Hut made rope Mom first to last bite doesn’t gag want more 3rd grade 3rd grade

In addition tasty melts in mouth cheesy First gooey cheese Pizza is my favorite food in the whole world. I like it because it is cheesy, crunchy, and tasty. like a potato chip Also crunchy crust Naturally, I eat pizza whenever I can. What other food is so cheesy, crunchy, and tasty? Pizza Hut made rope Mom first to last bite doesn’t gag want more 4/5 Grades 4/5 Grades Well thought out opening Embedded transitions Clarified reasons Personal examples/ anecdotes

In addition tasty melts in mouth cheesy First gooey cheese Pizza is my favorite food in the whole world. I like it because it is cheesy, crunchy, and tasty. like a potato chip Also crunchy crust Naturally, I eat pizza whenever I can. What other food is so cheesy, crunchy, and tasty? Pizza Hut made rope Mom first to last bite doesn’t gag want more 4/5 Grades 4/5 Grades Precise, mature language Comparing/ Contrasting and cause/ effect Transition sentences Well thought out closing Authentic style and voice

Narrative Goals for Third Grade Third grade students will use Thinking Maps® to organize and write multiple sentences/paragraphs on a single topic in the Personal and Imaginative Narrative format. Each major event (or movement) will have a topic sentence and a minimum of three supporting details focused on the topic sentence or movement. Each narrative piece will have a clear beginning, middle, and ending with rich descriptive language as well as appropriate and varied transition words and phrases. Proper indention, capitalization, and punctuation will be utilized.

After twenty minutes we came in. wrote story lining up and going outside. We began by I was first This morning our class went on a mini-field trip. We went outside on the playground to study an old oak tree. felt bark When we arrived we looked at a tree. This was a great way to study trees! I hope we can go on another mini-field trip soon. John was last notebooks and pencils examined the leaves studied the root system two pages long used our notes 3rd grade 3rd grade 3 rd Grade Personal Narrative Goal

Narrative Goals for Fourth and Fifth Grade Fourth and Fifth grade students will write structurally sound Personal and Imaginative Narratives. These narratives will contain multiple narrative strategies (such as dialogue, indirect characterization, etc.) which enhance the overall quality of the writing. Student style and voice will be clearly heard. Errors in grammar or conventions of print will not interfere with the readability of the piece.

This was a great way to study trees! I hope we can go on another mini-field trip soon. This morning our class went on a mini-field trip. We went outside on the playground to study an old oak tree. felt bark When we arrived we looked at a tree. John was last Notebooks and pencils Examined the leaves Studied the root system lining up and going outside. We began by I was first Two pages long Used our notes After twenty minutes we came in. wrote story Well thought-out “hook” to grab reader Embedded transitions Dialogue/monologue

Personal Narrative

Composing in Third Grade Personal Narrative Writing Prompt: Tell about a trip you went on with your class. Trip to the zoo African Area Bird aviary Reptiles Teacher models focusing on prompt. Teacher brainstorms events and concrete things. Students complete their own Circle Maps. 3rd Grade Composing – Day 1

Composing in Third Grade Personal Narrative Writing Last year my second grade class went to the Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia, SC. We had been studying animals and we were going to see them first hand. African area Bird aviary Reptiles Teacher models selecting three events from the Circle Map and placing on the Flow Map. Students select three events from their Circle Maps and place on their Flow Maps. Teacher models opening paragraph. Students write their opening paragraphs. 3rd Grade Composing – Day 1

Composing in Third Grade Personal Narrative Writing Last year my second grade class went to the Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia, SC. We had been studying animals and we were going to see them first hand. African area Bird aviary Reptiles Elephants Giraffes Zebras Peacocks Parrots Squawkin g Different sizes Python 3 Cars long Slithered up tree Teacher models adding 3 details for each event (tell me more). Students add 3 details to their Flow Maps. 3rd Grade Composing – Day 1

Composing in Grades 4/5 Personal Narrative Writing Prompt: Tell about a trip you went on with your class. Trip to the zoo African Area Bird aviary Reptiles Teacher models focusing on prompt. Teacher brainstorms events and concrete things. Students complete their own Circle Maps.

Composing in Grades 4/5 Personal Narrative Writing Last year my third grade class went to the Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia, SC. We had been studying animals and we were going to see them first hand. African area Bird aviary Reptiles Teacher models selecting three events from the Circle Map and placing on the Flow Map. Students select three events from their Circle Maps and place on their Flow Maps. Teacher models opening paragraph. Students write their opening paragraphs.

Composing in Grades 4/5 Personal Narrative Writing Last year my third grade class went to the Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia, SC. We had been studying animals and we were going to see them first hand. African area Bird aviary Reptiles Elephants Giraffes Zebras Peacocks Parrots Squawking Different sizes Python 3 Cars long Slithered up tree Teacher models adding 3 details for each event (tell me more). Students add 3 details to their Flow Maps.

Composing in Grades 4/5 Personal Narrative Writing Last year my third grade class went to the Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia, SC. We had been studying animals and we were going to see them first hand. African area Bird aviary Reptiles Elephants Giraffes Zebras Peacocks Parrots Squawking Different sizes Python 3 Cars long Slithered up tree We beganAfter a whileLater on When the teacher said it was time to go I could hardly believe we had been there five hours. Our class trip was a great way to learn more about some interesting animals. Teacher models “think aloud”. Students do independent “think alouds”. Teacher adds transition words/ phrases. Students add transition words/ phrases. Teacher models closing paragraph. Students add closing paragraphs. Students work in pairs to orally rehearse their stories using their Flow Maps.

Composing in Grades 4/5 Personal Narrative Writing Taking it off the Map Last year my third grade class went to the Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia, SC. We had been studying animals and we were going to see them first hand. African area Bird aviary Reptiles Elephants Giraffes Zebras Peacocks Parrots Squawking Different sizes Python 3 Cars long Slithered up tree We beganAfter a whileLater on When the teacher said it was time to go I could hardly believe we had been there five hours. Our class trip was a great way to learn more about some interesting animals.

Composing in Grades 4/5 Personal Narrative Writing Taking it off the Map Last year my third grade class went to the Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia, SC. We had been studying animals and we were going to see them first hand. We began by visiting the African Area. We saw groups of elephants with large flapping ears.There were giraffes with long slender necks eating from the tree tops. When we saw the zebras I was amazed at how their stripped fur made them look like inmates. After a while we moved on to the bird aviary. The most impressive bird that I saw was a peacock that spread his colorful tail into a giant fan. Parrots perched on trees squawked at us as we passed their cages. There were tiny birds there like the humming birds and giant emus that were taller than our teacher. Later on we got to see the reptiles. My favorite was the giant python. He was as long as three cars and as big around as a fire hydrant. We watched as he slowly slithered up a tree. When the teacher said it was time to go I could hardly believe that we had been there five hours. Our class trip was a great way for us to learn more about some interesting animals.

Reverse Mapping I chose my dad as my hero and now I will tell you why. Very nice Invites friends repeats Scott____ My first reason Not greedy donates repeats _$200_ My second reason _______ These are my reasons why I chose my dad as my hero.

Let’s read the article on Jazz Find the 3-4 main ideas Write them on the Tree Map Work through the WFTB Process

Where did Jazz begin? SlaveryNew OrleansLouis Armstrong Songs sung while working Songs was hopeful Not written down learn basic melody and own interpretation Railroads and photographers made it famous Pullman company Jazz Brought records and new inventions most important scat Ellla Fitgerald popular Jazz Age Benny Goodman