Areas of Study
* Start with Narrative Writing, move to Holes and then Poetry Books.
Writing -
Narratives:
Students will write a short-story. They are to write in first person (becoming the main character in their story. The story is to fall under the fictional genre.. They should use their writing notebooks to complete their drafts.
Please see Mrs. Hayes for the "How to Write a Story" book which includes a step by step guide to story writing and the scoring rubric on page 6/7.
Pass out the story checklist page 42 and story plan sheet page 43, 44 or 51 (whatever you feel is easiest to conference with students on) to begin the unit. Have all students complete the story plan sheet and return to you. Once you have checked over their plan sheets they may begin their rough draft writing.
What to look for in student rough drafts:
1. Beginning of the story (You can type these prompts or display on the SB): Write a paragraph to introduce your story. This is where you want to catch the reader's interest, so think of an exciting, funny, or mysterious was to start the story. Include a description of the main character or characters. Describe where and why the story takes place.
2. Plot Action 1: Tell Who did What, When, and Why. This is the place to get the story moving
3. Plot Action 2: This is the second action. Now the character is halfway through the story. This is the place to help readers understand the problems the character is facing.
4. Plot Action 3: This is the climax of your story (explain what climax means)
5. Conclusion: This is the ending of your story. This is where the problem is resolved and the story is brought to an end.
* Poetry Books*
Poetry Book Scenario
You are working for a children’s book company. You have always loved to write poetry and now you have the chance to share your voice with the world. Your job is to create a book with poems & illustrations that represent you. Your goal is to inspire young authors to write and let their voice be heard – show them that their opinion matters! |
Student Materials
Students should assemble their poetry book at the beginning of the unit (this way they can work on their final copies at anytime). Please see Mrs. Murphy for a quick tutorial on how to assemble the poetry books. Students will need to pick two pieces of construction paper (same color) to make their book. I have created a sample poetry book located behind my desk in the tray labeled poetry. Please share this with students and allow them to come up and view it when they get stuck. Below is a copy of the student checklist that needs to be kept in their manila folders.
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Examples of each Poetry Form
Please display on SB and/or give each table a handout of each format as you introduce them.
Bio Poem Notes:
*Remind students to write small on their final copy to fit everything in. *Who graduated from Herbert Mills
Alliteration Notes:
Students must use the format & create their own creature.
Haiku Notes:
This poem must be about nature - Examples: seasons, weather, plants, & animals
Wish Poem Notes:
*Students write about as many things as they can that they wish for. Remind them to be as descriptive as possible. |
Book Study - Holes (Blocks 1 & 2)
Students will be individual and buddy reading the book Holes by Louis Sacher. Each student will have a Holes packet with all necessary materials for independent and group work. Note: A copy of the student packet is located in the Holes Teacher Folder for you. Students will complete comprehension questions for each chapter, an independent literature response, and participate in small group discussions. At the beginning of each week remind students of the chapters they need to have completed. All reading must be finished by the end of Thursday's class time (If students are not finished they may sign out a book from you and return it on Friday). All Holes chapter work for that week must be completed by the time students walk through the door for Friday's class. On Friday's you will review the answers to chapter comprehension questions as a whole group. After whole group review direct students to meet with their small groups and complete the small group task(s) for that week. When students are finished meeting they should move on to Friday's class work. Please make sure that you check in with each group and make sure that everyone is doing their job.
Intro to Holes - Chapter 1-6
Chapters 7-12
Chapters 13-18
Chapters 19-24
Chapters 25-30
Chapters 31-37
Chapters 38-43
Chapters 44-50
Holes Resources:
Please see the classroom Holes folder for the following or click on the downloads below:
* Background Information *Discussion Starters *Comprehension Questions *Activities
Intro to Holes - Chapter 1-6
Chapters 7-12
Chapters 13-18
Chapters 19-24
Chapters 25-30
Chapters 31-37
Chapters 38-43
Chapters 44-50
Holes Resources:
Please see the classroom Holes folder for the following or click on the downloads below:
* Background Information *Discussion Starters *Comprehension Questions *Activities
holes_weekly_pacing_guide.docx | |
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literature_circle_guide_holes.pdf | |
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reading_guide___holes.pdf | |
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