W7D3 Writing
Introduction
Brainstorm topics in your journal. You may return to previous brainstorm lists. Think about a moment that is important to you. Perhaps, it’s a birthday party, an activity you enjoy participating in, a favorite place to visit, your favorite person to spend time with, or a favorite season or holiday. Make a list of important moments that you might want to write about. Remember, you will be sharing these moments.
Let's Write
Now, select one moment to write about for the next few lessons. Using the traffic light model Download traffic light model write a descriptive paragraph about your topic. This means that your YELLOW LIGHT sentences (supporting details) should include sensory details (what you see, hear, taste, touch, smell), figurative language Download figurative language (onomatopoeia, simile, metaphor, hyperbole, idiom), and details that ‘show not tell’ Download ‘show not tell’ about your topic.
When you are finished writing, read your paragraph to yourself. Think back to the module lesson rubric. Let’s check to make sure that:
✐ each sentence is capitalized and punctuated correctly
✐ the paragraph has a topic sentence, at least three supporting sentences with sensory details, and a concluding sentence
If you need to make changes (revise/edit) to your paragraph, do that now. Good writers always read their work carefully to make sure the writing is clear for readers to understand.
In Your Journal: Once you have finished editing/revising your work. Draw and color a picture of your favorite food at the bottom of your journal page.
| Criteria | Rating | Points Possible | Points Earned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capitalization | 1 point for each sentence that begins with a capital letter. |
5 |
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| Punctuation | 1 point for each sentence that ends with a period, question mark, or exclamation point. | 5 | |
| Topic Sentence | The topic sentence tells the place to be described. | 1 | |
| Supporting Details | The supporting detail sentences have at least 3 sensory details. | 3 | |
| Concluding Sentence | The conclusion states the place described again. | 1 | |
| Total | 15 |
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