1. Interdisciplinary Writing Unit Waltraud Williams Jessica Guess

2. Overview of the writing process n Prewriting n Drafting n Revising n Editing n Publishing

3. Grouping n Things to consider when grouping Mode of writing Stage of writing Student diversity

4. Development and cultural needs n Development –High ability with low ability writers –Heterogeneous n Cultural/linguistic needs –Pair with English speaking student –Who will they benefit the most with?

5. Instructional Methods for learners at differing stages n Graphic organizer – visual for students n Models – visual for students n Technology – microphone, assistive technology, internet

6. Instructional Method for differing cultural/linguistic backgrounds n Translation software n Pair with students from the area. n Frequent reviews

7. Writing Test n The writing assessment for grade five consists of an evaluation of student response to an assigned prompt. Students are assigned a topic in one of two genre, imaginative story or personal narrative. Papers are scored by trained raters using a standardized scoring system. The papers are evaluated to determine the developmental stage that the writing represents. There are six developmental stages. n http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/curriculum/ testing/writing.asp testing/writing.asp

8. Student Interest n Student survey n Student first language n Student reading ability n Student cultural needs

9. Modeling Writing n The teacher models effective writing –Interactive Writing –Shared Writing n The teacher uses meaningful purposes for writing. –Letters –Narratives –Persuasive essays

10. Correspondence n Stage of writing: Drafting n Mode of writing: Correspondence n Grade level: 4 n Content area: Science

11. GPS ELA 4W2. The student demonstrates competence in a variety of genres: The student produces informational writing (e.g. report, procedures, correspondences) that: b. Frames a central question about an issue or situation. d. Includes appropriate facts and details. h. Provides a sense of closure to the writing.

12. GPS S4E3. Students will differentiate between the states of water and how they relate to the water cycle and weather. e. Investigate different forms of precipitation and sky conditions (rain, snow, sleet, hail, clouds, and fog).

13. Biography n Stage of writing: Prewriting n Mode of writing: Biographical n Grade level: 4 n Content area: Social Studies n Topic: Famous Individuals from the American Revolution

14. GPS ELA 4W4 The student consistently uses a writing process to develop, revise, and evaluate writing; the student evaluate writing; the student e.Plans and drafts independently and resourcefully. f.Revises selected drafts to improve coherence and progression by adding, deleting, consolidating, and rearranging text. g.Edits to correct errors in spelling, punctuation, etc.

15. GPS SS4H4 The student will explain the causes, events, and results of the American Revolution h. describe key individuals in the American Revolution with emphasis on King George III, George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Benedict Arnold, Patrick Henry, and John Adams. SS4CG4 The student will name positive character traits of key historic figures and government leader (honesty, patriotism, courage, trustworthiness).