2. Middle School Writing

3. As a table group, list 5 things that every middle school student should know about writing expectations in middle school.

4. In Middle School we write every day in a whole lot of ways…
Demonstrate Knowledge
Creative Expression
Organize Thoughts
Critique the Work of Others
For Fun
Self Evaluation

5. In Middle School you will be writing in…
Science
Social Studies
Math
Literature
Electives

6. What do you like about writing?
Write this question in your journal and spend the next 5 minutes answering it.

7. What are your struggles with writing?
Write this question in your journal and spend the next 5 minutes answering in.

8. Expectations for Middle School Writers…
Paragraph
Topic Sentence
3 or More Support Sentences
Transition Sentence

9. Essay Format
Introduction
3 Body Paragraphs
Conclusion

10. One person jot them down to share with the group.
Work as a table group to determine 5 little things you can do to improve the quality of your writing.
One person jot them down to share with the group.

11. What is the difference between conversational and academic voice?

12. In your table groups discuss and identify 5 appropriate places to use each.

13. Why can’t I say “I” in an essay?

14. When can I use the word “I”?

15. We’re in it Together In terms of writing, we all have:
Unique experiences
Specific Strengths
Areas of Struggle
Room to grow
AND THAT’S WHAT THIS YEAR IS ALL ABOUT!!!