Writing Prompt:  Write about a time when you were afraid.

Effective Writing Trait:  Sentence Fluency

• 3.14D:  Write in different forms for different purposes such as list to record, letters to invite or thank, and stories or  poems to entertain.
• 3.18A:  Generate ideas for writing by using such prewriting techniques such as drawing and listing key thoughts.
• 3.18B:  Develop drafts

Focused Revision / Editing:

• 3.18C:  Revise selected drafts for varied purposes, including to achieve a sense of audience, precise word choices and vivid images.
• 3.18D:  Edit for appropriate grammar, spelling, punctuation, and features of polished writing.
• 3.19 C: Determine how his/her own writing achieves its purposes.

          MINI-LESSON                                              GOALS

Day 1

Preparing To Write Using A Prompt

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

Day 2

Off To A Good Start

Teachers help students to become aware that sentences begin in different ways. Students will be able to vary sentence beginnings.

Day 3

Using Powerful Verbs: Night Noises, by Mem Fox

The teacher will read and have students identify powerful verbs. Students will be able to change words that will make their sentences have more meaning.

Day 4

Combine Short Sentences

The teacher will model how to combine short sentences into longer ones.  Passage to Use with Lesson

Day 5

Focused Revision and Editing Using Student Papers  

Students will analyze examples of compositions using the focused revision and editing TEKS.  Then, students return to their compositions to revise and edit.