Writing Prompt:  Write about a person or place that is very important to you

Effective Writing Trait:  Word Choice

            ·     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

Rice Cakes or Salsa

Teachers help students to become aware that the choice of words will make their writing interesting or plain.

Day 3

The Z was Zapped

The teacher will read and have students identify the interesting and descriptive words; the students will create their own version of the book with different words.

Day 4

Using Precise Nouns

The teacher will model how to use the best nouns possible to give the reader a picture of what is going on in the writing.  Passages 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.