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L. Byrd H.U.S.D.1 Step Up to Writing - to Holt Language Arts Bridging The Gap From Primary to Secondary Grades Complimentary Copies of the Power Point

L. Byrd H.U.S.D.2 Expository Writing Explains Informs Narrative Writing Tells a Story Entertains Credit: Step Up to Writing - Two Kinds of Writing

L. Byrd H.U.S.D.3 Motivation: Why is writing important? Cancel That – It’s HELF HELF

L. Byrd H.U.S.D.4 Secondary School: Holt Templates Focus On Expository Writing Eight-sentence paragraphs 1 Topic Sentence + 1 Star idea (reason/detail/fact) + 2 Explanations/Elaborations + 1 Star idea (reason/detail/fact) + 2 Explanations/Elaborations + 1 Concluding Sentence = 8 Sentences Step Up program calls these RDFs. Step Up uses colors – green, yellow, red.

L. Byrd H.U.S.D.5 Using Colors to Organize Thoughts Only 1 Green – (topic sentence) State Topic This is the beginning of organization. There are 2 Yellow – (Star Ideas) Introduce reasons, details, facts. There are 4 Red –(Stop & explain Red means gives examples that go with or support your Star Ideas. Only 1 Green – Conclusion. Restate your topic.

L. Byrd H.U.S.D.6 Artistic + Mathematical Genius 1 TS (Topic Sentence) GO 2 R,D,F(Reasons/Details/Facts) CAUTION 4 E (Elaborate/Explain) STOP 1 CS (Concluding Sentence) = 8

L. Byrd H.U.S.D.7 Step Up to Writing Adds Color to Simplify Do you ever paint by number? Like paint by number – –Assists the amateur artist. –Clear, simple steps. –Better outcomes. –Clarity for audience.

L. Byrd H.U.S.D.8 Writing is… Mathematical –Rigorous –Exact –Precise –Accurate –Entertaining Hamlet, Prince of Denmark By William Shakespeare “To be, or not to be: that is the question: Whether ‘tis nobler in the mind to suffer The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, Or to take arms against a sea of troubles…” Act III, scene I, lines 56-59

L. Byrd H.U.S.D.9 The Bridge – More Sophistication Step Up To Writing Holt Language Arts

L. Byrd H.U.S.D.10 Sample Paragraph One step at a time to write the paragraph. The first step is to read the prompt:  How do cats protect themselves? –Use your imagination – get a visual picture. SHOW FUNNY CAT VIDEO CLIP VIDEO Sample Step Up to Writing Prompt

L. Byrd H.U.S.D.11 The T-Chart Briefly Jot your ideas down 1 st Make a T & restate prompt (How do cats protect themselves?) Topic: Cats protect themselves in many ways DETAILS (General RDF): EXPLAIN/ELABORATE:.

L. Byrd H.U.S.D.12 Topic Sentences Begin your paragraphs with a topic sentence. Green is for GO! TOPIC SENTENCE –Cats protect themselves in two ways.

L. Byrd H.U.S.D.13 Reason, Detail, Fact CAUTION –State your first reason/detail/fact Reason/Detail/Fact –Move from general fact to specific elaboration. –First, they …(Remember, you are going to elaborate on the fact.) SHOW FLYING CAT VIDEO CLIPVIDEO

L. Byrd H.U.S.D.14 Complete Your T-Chart Work individually or in partners Jot down your ideas Share Charts Review

L. Byrd H.U.S.D.15 How do we begin? Let’s work backwards Brainstorming: Make a T chart Topic: Cats protect themselves DETAILS:EXPLAIN Cats get away from enemies Run Fast. Climb Trees. Cats are good fighters Sharp Claws. Sharp Teeth.

L. Byrd H.U.S.D.16 Get out 3 paper strips. Need 1 volunteer for paper clips. Cats protect themselves in two ways. First, they are able to get away quickly from their enemies. Cats can run fast and jump high in order to escape a dangerous situation. They can climb trees, too. Next, cats are skilled fighters. Cats’ sharp claws can inflict pain and discourage attackers. They can also use their pointed incisors to bite their enemies when necessary. Felines can take care of themselves.

L. Byrd H.U.S.D.17 Cats protect themselves in two ways. First, they are able to get away quickly from their enemies. Cats can run fast and jump high in order to escape a dangerous situation. They can climb trees, too. Next, cats are skilled fighters. Cats’ sharp claws can inflict pain and discourage attackers. They can also use their pointed incisors to bite their enemies when necessary. Felines can take care of themselves.

L. Byrd H.U.S.D.18 Explain/Elaborate/Comment STOP. After the detail, be sure to: –Explain by giving more information about the detail. –Elaborate to add color to your picture for the reader. –Explain how cats escape quickly from their enemies.

L. Byrd H.U.S.D.19 Explain/Elaborate/Comment Explain/Elaborate –Cats can run fast and jump high in order to escape a dangerous situation. Explain/Elaborate –They can climb trees, too.

L. Byrd H.U.S.D.20 Reason/Detail/Fact Detail –Next, cats are skilled fighters.

L. Byrd H.U.S.D.21 Explain/Commentary Explain –Cats’ sharp claws can inflict pain and discourage attackers. Explain They can also use their pointed incisors to bite their enemies when necessary.

L. Byrd H.U.S.D.22 Conclusion Restate the topic with different words. Conclusion –Felines can take care of themselves.

L. Byrd H.U.S.D.23 Review Colors – Go –Write a Topic Sentence Slow Down! - Give a reason, detail, or fact Use a transition Stop - Explain. Give 1-2 Example(s) Go Back –Write a Concluding Sentence Remind the reader of your topic.

L. Byrd H.U.S.D.24 Practice Brainstorming Prompt: What would you do if you won one million dollars? Use T-Chart & Transfer Details to Accordion Paragraph –Write topic sentence & write conclusion –Fill in two reasons/details/facts –Fill in four elaborate/explain (2 for each detail) Sample Step Up to Writing Prompt

L. Byrd H.U.S.D.25 Million Dollars T-Chart TOPIC$1 Million RDFElaborate Elaborate RDFElaborate Elaborate Write your conclusion on the back.

L. Byrd H.U.S.D.26 Accordion Paragraph Get out your colored pens Blank piece of paper

L. Byrd H.U.S.D.27 Million Dollars T-Chart TOPIC$1 Million DetailsExplain RetirementMoney for food and fun No house payments DetailsExplain College fundChildren’s Education Their Future

L. Byrd H.U.S.D.28 Accordion Paragraphs Writers are composers: –Compose one paragraph on paper Fold paper for four to eight sentences in a paragraph Variations: (4) TS. D. D. CS. (5) TS. D. E. E. CS. (6) TS. D. E. D. E. CS. The paper will look like an accordion –Make Eight-Sentence Accordion Fold Pull out the paragraph Use dots for sections Sample Step Up to Writing Fold

L. Byrd H.U.S.D.29 Practice With Students The T-Chart With Colored Dots The Accordion Fold Highlight Sentences With Color Make Writing Kinesthetic, Visual & Fun

L. Byrd H.U.S.D.30 BONUS! Twelve Key Words Recognize, Define & Apply Trace Analyze Infer Evaluate Formulate Describe Support Explain Summarize Compare Contrast Predict

L. Byrd H.U.S.D.31 Writing Build a bridge to help students achieve mastery in : Communicating important ideas Expressing their unique styles Documenting research Entertaining Persuading

L. Byrd H.U.S.D.32 The End Resources Include Power Point Proof-Reading Stamp Portfolios Posters Holt Templates Holt Videos & Transparencies Twelve Important Words Colors - Have Fun!