1. Why is it important to be able to write clearly and accurately? In a brief paragraph, identify as many specific reasons as possible.

2. Learning Goal I will be able to write three-sentence paragraphs consistently on various topics without making any errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, or structure by participating in the “Umbrella Writing” activity.

3. How Does Umbrella Writing Work? You will write for 15 minutes per class session after each daily Warm-Up. You will keep all umbrella writing sheets within a single section of your Essentials Binder. You will submit your completed sheets at the end of each week for a final grade worth 1 point per correct sentence.

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5. The Rules If there is a SINGLE error within your 3-sentence paragraph, you must rewrite the ENTIRE PARAGRAPH over on the backside of the sheet. If you write a paragraph over, this is your FINAL CHANCE to complete the paragraph without error. –Remember, you receive 1 point for each sentence on this sheet for the final grade. You are only allowed to write ONE paragraph/paragraph correction at a time. –You must see Mrs. Ramirez after each paragraph is complete.

6. Are Video Games a Brain Drain—or a Great Way to Train Your Brain? Follow along with our reading of the “Data File” Be prepared to report one or two surprising statistics or a piece of data that catches your attention. Use one of the frames below to report: –A piece of data that caught my attention is that________. –One surprising statistic is that________. –I agree with_______, the statistic that caught my attention was____________.

7. Issue #1: “Words to Know” 3D Writing Resource Disk

8. Exit Reflection Write a three-sentence paragraph on the following topic without making any errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, or structure: ~The ways in which teens play video games~

9. Exit Reflection Write a three-sentence paragraph on the following topic without making any errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, or structure: Video Games