1. Barbie Simmons 3 rd Grade Science Environment Persuasive Letter to the Principal

2. Georgia Writing Assessment Teacher evaluated Analytical Scoring Students need practice throughout the year Covers four genres of writing –Narrative –Informational/Expository –Persuasive –Response to Literature My unit will provide writing practice for the students.

3. Pre-Assessment Prompt Materials: Blank paper, notebook paper, and at least two sharpened pencils Topic: Choose somewhere that you would like to visit on vacation. Write a letter to your parents persuading them to take you on this trip. Time- 40 minutes Use the blank paper to jot down your ideas and then write you letter on notebook paper.

4. Instructional Grouping Instruction Large Group Time on Task Scaffolding Practice Whole group Shared pen/Interactive writing technique Students write ideas as well as teacher Assessment Individual Able to assess each students own ability Able to walk around and help students as needed.

5. Grouping- Student’s Needs For Developmentally Delayed and Learning Disabilities: Inclusion Sit near teacher Involve in class discussion For Linguistic Needs: Incorporate English Language Skills Pair up with bilingual students Provide assistance by one on one time and repeating information

6. Written to convince Argue your opinion Focus on facts and details Persuasive Letter

7. Most Important Don’t use complete sentences Gather Ideas First Stage Don’t Focus on Spelling Prewriting Stage

11. Accommodations and Modifications Developmentally Delayed Linguistic Needs  Provide a modified Checklist  Provide Assistive Technology as needed  Modified Graphic Organizer if needed.  Pair up with bilingual students  Model assignment as much as needed  Provide one-on- one time

12. Drafting Stage Second Stage Focus on Content Put ideas into complete sentences Don’t focus on spelling, punctuation, or mechanics

14. Revising Stage Third Stage Don’t focus on spelling, punctuation, or mechanics Add and Delete Information Rearrange and Change Incorrect Information

16. Editing Stage Read your letter word-for- word looking for mechanical errors Fourth Stage Look for capitalization, punctuation, comma, and spelling errors Use proofreader’s marks

19. Publishing Stage Final Stage Rewrite your edited version of your letter Concentrate on using your best handwriting skills