1. The Complete Guide for Grades 3 and up By Ruth Culham
6 +1 Writing Traits

2. ABC Brainstorming Activating Prior Knowledge
Moving and Thinking and Talking
Good activity for before a unit and then after

3. ABC Brainstorming
Take two minutes and fill in as many letters as you can with the qualities of good writing.
Pair Share –Talk with partners. You give –you get-you move on!
Watch for these ideas as you read. Add to your list as you read.

4. Reading Closely Focused reading: Use margin notes and the
Check, Question mark, and Exclamation mark to make notes.
Read page 5-19 silently while marking the text
10 minutes minute partner talk

5. Say Something Read Silently 20-22 3 and 3
Stop and Say Something to your partner
Read Silently and 3
Read Silently and 3
Stop and Say Something

6. Summary
Write a quick paragraph about what you know, you question, you wonder, you disagree, or agree.
3 minutes
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