Bryanne Guzman and Adrianna Powell ECED 4300 A Dr. Tonja Root Fall 2010 Simulated Journal

Form of Writing: Simulated Journal A simulated journal entry is where the writer writes as if they were the character of focus. Write how the character speaks and what the character may have done during that period of time. BECOME the character.

Bryanne Guzman Stage of Writing: Prewriting GPS: ELA4W4 The student consistently uses a writing process to develop, revise, and evaluate writing. The student: a. Plans and drafts independently and resourcefully PLO: PLO: Students will fill out a graphic organizer to plan a draft of their simulated journal.

Simulated Journal-Prewriting Narrative writing Audience: Class, Teacher Topic: character of focus Purpose: To write as if you were the character of focus

Simulated Journal- Prewriting Think about the character of focus. How does he/she act? What is going on around the character? What are the character’s thoughts on the events happening?

Simulated Journal- Prewriting Place these ideas into a graphic organizer 1. Do not use complete sentences on graphic organizer 2. Do not worry about spelling or mechanics 3. Take your time!

Description of character’s lifestyle: Description of character’s attitude: Events happening around the character: Simulated Journal Graphic Organizer Name:_________________________________ Character of focus:_______________________

October 1, 1492 This is killing me! Where is land? We have sailed for days and days, and there has been no sight of land. We have had clear skies and steady winds, but my crew is angry and fighting. There is even talk of turning back. The crew has even threatened to push me overboard and sail back to Spain. I am not letting that happen. I have gone too far to turn back now. Land must be near, I know. Crewmen have spotted branches in the waters and birds that could not possibly go very far from land. From these signs I am sure land is near. October 7, 1492 I am growing impatient. There are more signs, but no land. According to my calculations, we should have spotted land many days ago. I have decided to offer a reward for any sailor that spots land. I only hope that the reward will buy me a few more days before the crew revolts.

APA Citation Barlett Elementary School. Who goes there: european exploration of the new world Retrieved on 24 October J002678F/columbus.htm?tqskip1= 1&tqtime=0426

Practice Activity- 4 th Grade Use the information about character to complete a graphic organizer. The whole class will give input.

Assessment 4 th Grade Just filled out a graphic organizer, for our draft, as a class Now it’s your turn! Remember: Do NOT use complete sentences

Adrianna Powell Stage of Writing: Drafting GPS: ELA4W4 The student consistently uses a writing process to develop, revise, and evaluate writing. The student: a. Plans and drafts independently and resourcefully

Adrianna Powell Stage of Writing: Drafting PLO: Students will use their graphic organizer to create a rough draft for their narrative writing.

Simulated Journal-Draft Narrative writing Student has just finished completing their graphic organizer. BECOME the character. Write as if you are the character of focus.

Simulated Journal-Draft Put all of your thoughts into full sentences. Not the final copy of the journal entry. Skip every other line for editing and revision changes. Do not worry about grammar and mechanics.

APA Citation Gregory, Kristiana. (1997). Across the Wide and Lonesome Prairie: The Oregon Trail Diary of Hattie Campbell, New York City: Scholastic Inc.

Practice Activity-4 th grade Use class collaborated graphic organizer. Create draft, with the whole class, using the information in graphic organizer.

Assessment-4 th grade Just finished class drafts using our class graphic organizer. Use individual graphic organizer to create own draft. Reminder: content not mechanics