1. Classroom Instruction that works Strategy: Reinforcing Effort and Providing Recognition Marzano, Pickering, and Pollock

2. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 2 Strategy: Reinforcing Effort and Providing Recognition The research indicates that students experience an average of 32% increase in learning when they understand the relationship between effort and achievement and are provided with rewards or praise in their effort to reach a goal.

3. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 3 Overview for educators The students will compose an informative “How-to” essay and provide a class demonstration showcasing their ability to correctly inform their audience. They will be scored using the three rubrics addressing achievement and effort.

4. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 4 Writing to Inform: Exposition Everywhere and all around you writers are “telling” you things…How to get to the best clothing store downtown, directions to the see the hottest band in town, and even how to complete a writing assignment right here at Molasky Jr. High. As you will discover there are many ways that YOU can inform your readers.

5. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 5 Examples Informative writing can be demonstrated through: presentations in class in a note to a friend a notice on a poster or bulletin board an essay a report a movie or book review a letter to a friend or business

6. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 6 The Basic “How-to” Essay When choosing a topic that you can share with others your essay needs to: be focused and clear. be in chronological order. provide material list. be manageable. fit the audience. be drawn from personal experience.

7. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 7 Materials and/or Equipment As you begin to BRAINSTORM remember to create a running list of all materials and equipment you will need to follow all the way through your process. Example: To make a CD I would need: a computer, a CD-R or CD-RW disc, a CD burner, music selections from the computer, internet connection, and sharpie to write on the CD.

8. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 8 Organizing your information Information needs to be in chronological order so the reader can imitate the process. Example: The first thing I do in the morning when my alarm goes off is to reach over slowly to the night stand on the left side of my bed and with my left my index finger I gently touch the red button that is located on the lower top right hand corner of the alarm.

9. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 9 Mental Images Once you have the topic, materials list, and an idea of how to do something, you can draw step-by- step pictures to aid in your readers understand of the process. Example: To demonstrate how to fix a flat bicycle tire you might draw pictures of the items needed.

10. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 10 Vocabulary Vocabulary terms associated with your process should be explained if needed. Example: If you are baking a cake, you might define the term, unbleached flour. Unbleached flour that does not have the “white” hue, it has not been chemically processed.

11. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 11 Three column chart Steps Materials Vocabulary

12. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 12 Drafting your essay A “How–to” essay contains three parts 1.Introduction- A good lead or “hook” to grab the reader’s attention. Explanation of how the instructions are organized and what you need to know before you start.

13. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 13 2.Body- Description of the product, if writing about the special features of a product. List of materials and equipment. THE STEPS- The heart and soul of your essay!! list steps in order: helpful hints warnings about safety issues vocabulary terms and definitions

14. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 14 3. Conclusion- A summary of the process. Reference to any additional help or steps. Why this process is important or useful to know.

15. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 15 Now it’s your turn… Think of a topic that you could share with the class that demonstrates a process. Using the three column note strategy, brainstorm all of your steps, materials, and vocabulary terms. Draft an essay for your process. Get with a peer and revise and edit your essays. Publish a final copy to read to your classmates. You will also demonstrate your process your process to the class. You will be graded on effort and achievement using the rubrics on the following page.

16. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 16 STUDENT SCORE Scale: 4= excellent; 3 = good; 2 = needs improvement; 1= unacceptable A. Effort Score 4 I worked until the assignment was completed. I continued to work when it was difficult. The difficulties helped me strengthen my understanding of the writing process and my writing skills. 3 I worked until the assignmnet was completed. I continued to work when it was difficult. 2 I put some effort into the task but stopped when it became difficult. 1 I put very little effort into the assignment. Comments _______________________________ ________________________________________ B. Achievement Score 4 I exceeded the expectation of the lesson. 3 I met the objectives of the lesson. 2 I met a few of the objectives but did not meet others. 1 I did not meet the objectives of the lesson. Comments______________________________ __________________________________________

17. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 17 PEER REVIEW SCORE Scale: 4= excellent; 3 = good; 2 = needs improvement; 1= unacceptable A. Effort Score 4 My classmate worked until the assignment was completed. S/he continued to work when it was difficult. The difficulties helped him/her strengthen his/her understanding of the writing process and writing skills. 3 My classmate worked until the assignment was completed. S/he continued to work when it was difficult. 2 S/he put some effort into the task but stopped when it became difficult. 1 S/he put very little effort into the assignment. Comments _____________________________ _____________________________________ ______________________________________ B. Achievement Score 4 My classmate exceeded the expectation of the lesson. 3 My classmate met the objectives of the lesson. 2 My classmate met a few of the objectives but did not meet others. 1 My classmate did not meet the objectives of the lesson. Comments_______________________ __________________________________

18. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 18 TEACHER SCORE Scale: 4= excellent; 3 = good; 2 = needs improvement; 1= unacceptable A. Effort Score 4 The student worked until the assignment was completed. The stud not continued to work when it was difficult. The difficulties helped him/her strengthen his/her understanding of the writing process and writing skills. 3 The student worked until the assignment was completed. S/he continued to work when it was difficult. 2 The student put some effort into the task but stopped when it became difficult. 1 The student put very little effort into the assignment. Comments _______________________________ _____________________________________ B. Achievement Score 4 The student exceeded the expectation of the lesson. 3 The student met the objectives of the lesson. 2 The student met a few of the objectives but did not meet others. 1 The student did not meet the objectives of the lesson. Comments______________________________ ______________________________________

19. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 19 One last thing... The final step in this project is for you (the student) to reflect on the ideas and materials used in this lesson. Using complete sentences please give your opinion on the following questions. 1. Was the information presented to you helpful in developing your understanding of creative writing? 2. Describe what you learned about writing to inform. 3. What was the most difficult part of creating this essay and why? 4. What suggestions might you have to improve this lesson in the future?

20. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 20 RESOURCES Kinneavy, James L., and John E. Warriner. Elements of Writing. Orlando,FL: Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, Inc,1998. Marzano, Robert J., Debra. J, Pickering, and Jane E. Pollock. Classroom Instruction that works. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 2001. Clip art and animation: www.willrich.supanet.com - bulletswww.willrich.supanet.com Music www.brainybetty.com = Hytech01www.brainybetty.com

21. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 21 This educational PowerPoint was developed by Marcia Barron, NBCT and Patricia Mariscal for Molasky Jr. High’s English 8 curriculum. Kim Bauman, Asst. Principal, Molasky Junior High. English Department Supervisor.