Writing Prompt:  Write about a time when you were scared

Effective Writing Trait:  Ideas
Focused Revision / Editing

• 4.19A: Generate ideas and plans for writing by using such prewriting strategies as brainstorming, graphic organizers, notes, and logs.
• 4.19B:  Develop drafts by categorizing ideas, organizing them into paragraphs, and blending paragraphs within larger units of text.
• 4.19C: Revise selected drafts by adding, elaborating, deleting, combining, and rearranging text.
• 4.19D: Revise drafts for coherence, progression, and logical support of ideas.

                            MINILESSON                                                                              GOALS

Day 1

Preparing To Write Using A Prompt

Students will prepare to use the prompt stated and  write their compositions.

Day 2

Room With A View

Students will focus on adding details to the compositions.

Day 3

 Picture This

 Students will focus on one detail in their composition by adding richer descriptions and expanding on that detail.

Day 4

Which Sentence Does Not Belong?

 Students will be able to determine sentences that do not belong in the text and give evidence to support their choices.

Day 5

Focused Revision and Editing Using Student Papers

Students will analyze examples of compositions.
Then students return to their compositions to revise and edit.