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Writing Goals!Ri. The student will be given a topic. From that topic the student will be asked to do twowriting activities. The two activities may be chosen from the following list:Fictional NarrativePersonal Experience NarrativePersuasive PieceInformational ArticleDiary/Journal EntrySummaryA Communication - letter, invitation, memo, thank-you note, letter to editor,directionsStudent's writing activities will be evaluated on the following strands:STRAND I - CONTENTM Writing that stays on topicSTRAND II - ORGANIZATION0 Topic shows examples and supporting ideasSTRAND HI - USE OF LANGUAGE0 Organized thought patterns1IClarity of message0 Appropriate word choicesSTRAND IV - WRITING CONVENTIONSM Complete sentences which vary in length0 Legible writing in print or cursive0 Correct spelling, punctuation, capitalization0 Correct grammar (usage)THE WRITINGPROCESSFrom the field test given inApril 1995 .1.Students performed best with2.narrative writing. Students3.4.performed lowest withsummary ewriting - Gathering your materials and your writing ideasRough draft - Material that is written for the first time in ajournal or on a sheet of paperRevision - Adding, deleting, and changing the writing.editing - Fixing the mistakes (spelling, capitalization,grammar, etc.)Publishing - Making the written piece into the final product13

Writing 4 pt. RubricThe rubric is a 4-point scale. This scale represents the different levels of writingproficiency demonstrated, based on the eight learning outcomes.A 4-point response focuses on the topic, clearly addresses the purpose (mode), and hasample supporting details. It has a logical organizational pattern that demonstrates a senseof flow and conveys a sense of completeness and wholeness. It uses languages effectivelyby exhibiting word choices which are appropriate to the subject, purpose, and intendedaudience. It includes sentences of varied length and structure and exhibits the use ofcomplete sentences except where purposeful phrases and clauses are used for effect. Itdemonstrates correct usage, punctuation, capitalization, and correctly spells commonlyused words. Its writing style varies according to purpose.A 3-point response is related to the topic, generally addresses the purpose (mode), and hasadequate supporting details. It has a logical order that demonstrates a sense of flow and asense of wholeness and completeness, although some lapses may occur. It includes wordchoices which are appropriate to the subject, purpose, and intended audience. It includessentences that are somewhat varied in length and type. For the most part, it exhibits theuse of complete sentences except where purposeful phrases and clauses are used foreffect. Some errors in sentence structure may occur, but they do not impedecommunication. It follows the conventions of usage, punctuation, and capitalization, andcorrectly spells commonly used words. Any errors that occur do not impedecommunication. Its writing style generally varies according to purpose.A 2-point response demonstrates an awareness of the topic but may include extraneous orloosely related material. It demonstrates an attempt to address the purpose (mode) andincludes some supporting details. It shows an attempt to address the purpose (mode) andincludes some supporting details. It shows an attempt at organizational pattern butexhibits little sense of flow or completeness. It has a limited and predictable vocabularyand makes word choices which may not show an awareness of audience, purpose, orsubject. It contains errors in sentence structure and usage that limit its readability. Itdemonstrates some knowledge of capitalization, punctuation, and spelling of commonlyused words. It contains an attempt to vary writing style according to purpose.A 1-point response is only slightly related to the topic and offers few supporting details.It may or may not attempt to address the purpose. It has little evidence of anorganizational pattern. It has a limited or inappropriate vocabulary that obscures meaningand shows little or no awareness of audience, purpose, or subject. It demonstrates littleknowledge of basic punctuation, capitalization, and the correct spelling of commonly usedwords. It contains errors in sentence structure and usage that impede its readability. Itshows little or no attempt to vary writing style according to purpose.An N/S (Not Scorable) is assigned if there is no response or if the response is unreadable,off topic, off task, illegible, or written in language other than English.1417

"Coaches help players. Librarians help readers. You don't have to know the bookyou're looking for. Tell the librarian your topic and watch the suggestions flow."- Andre DawsonOutfielder, Chicago CubsFICTIONAL NARRATIVENews BroadcastTell what you think would happen if aliens landed on ourearth.1.Tell what happened the day the aliens arrived.2.Your story should tell where they landed and whythey chose that place, who went to challenge thealiens, and how people reacted to news of invasion.3.Prepare and practice your story carefully. Read yourstory until you sound like a real broadcaster.RITINREFERENCE IFICTIONAL NARRATIVEFictional - MEANING: Made up imaginaryhappenings. (Something that did not happen.) vnonyms: story, tale, yam, invention, fantasy,falsehood, lie, fib.Narrative - MEANING: A story, account, or tale1518

"The most valuable card in my collection is my library card. The great books Ican get with it make it priceless."- Cal RipkenShortstop, Baltimore OriolesLETTER TO THE EDITOR1.Think about something you would like to seechanged in your city and write a letter to the editorof a local newspaper.2.Brainstorm ideas to help you get started.Suggestions:A.more playgroundsdogs that bark all nightB.overflowing trash cansC.ballfields that need to be mowedD.people who allow their dogs to leave messesE.where they take their walk.3.Write your letter usingthe business letter form.RIMedina County Gazette885 West Libert StreetP.O. Box 407Medina, OH 44258-0407IREFERENCE 13830 South St. Louis Ave.Tulsa, Oklahoma 741501. The heading includes yourOctober 31, 19address and the date of writing.2. The inside address shows the ChairpersonU.S. Olympic Committeename and address of theWashington D.C. 22348company or official receivingDear Chairperson:the letter.I would like information on how to qualify as an3. The greeting is a formalathlete in the Olympic Games. Could you please"hello" to the company orsend me a booklet with information on this subject?Thank you very much.official.4. The body is your request to theYours truly,receiver of the letter.5. The closing is your formalWilliam Neder"good-bye."6. The signature is your signed closing(signatureMacmillan, English, Tina Thobum, 198716BEST COPY AVAILABLE19INA business letter is a serious letter written to a company or an official. It may ask forinformation or order something.A business letter has six parts.T

"I don't read to get smarter. I read because it's fun. (It makes me smarteranyway.)"- Bobby BonillaOutfielder, New York MetsFRIENDLY LETTERCelebrities often receive fan letters. Write a friendly fanletter to your favorite sports star or celebrity.Here are some questions you can ask him or her:1. How old were you when you began?2. How did you get started?3. What training or studies helped you most?4. Did you always want to be what you are today?Be sure your letter includes these parts: heading, greeting,body, closing, and signature.For an address, use a source such as Star Guide, edited byTerry Robinson.REFERENCE)ha.g2.01P-eut,1.The heading includes youraddress and the date ofwriting.2. The greeting is your "hello"to the person to whom youare writing.3. The body is your message tothe person receiving the letter.4. The closing is your "goodbye."5. The signature is your signedname.al.107 1A/ VIPA friendly letter has five parts.i1,71Z(heading7:1241, g.muy, 076662,5, 19q6(-greetingSwA, Nicuvyru,Wt apA itavvnf,0116 :Del2/1011/11? ;JAMatithAiumpallta:14.2, w.,run2A,4 4u1.10.Ofr11.F./.1,body.21.4W. !OLL, TUZW.J ob.0 ns4fkwAvIAwIt jou, pi,piciunak al: furna,(closing(-signatureMacmillan, English, Tina Thobum, 1987BEST COPY AVAILABLE

"We look twice at guys on the travel plane who read books, not because they'rereading, but to see what they're reading."- George BrettFirst Baseman, Kansas City RoyalsINFORMATIONAL ARTICLEAll About Me!oCPCco03 /t))a 77/s/3 e/7Cet.-e01:1).a.sOrt;(\cc\Write an article about yourself! Try to use connectingwords such as: also, often, in addition, furthermore, andfinally.A selection based on fact thatgives information about thesubject of the article.1821

"People are exciting: people in baseball, scouting, civil rights, politics, space,finance, moviesand they're all in books. Whatever your interest, myadvice is read all about. it."- Chris SaboThird Baseman, Cincinnati RedsPERSONAL EXPERIENCE NARRATIVEMy First Day of SchoolTell what happened when you first started school or whenyou began a new school year. Make a web or use anothertype of graphic organizer to help you think of good ideas towrite about.a)Ciessto0177my first friendMy First Dayof Schoola mistake I made401,1,14.jeEPere'its\044,yes9e6Choose one or more of your ideas to write about.A personal narrative is a piece ofwriting based on the student'sown experiences. The story maybe true or not true.1922

"The quality of a person's life is in direct proportion to his commitment toexcellence, regardless of his chosen field of endeavor."- Vince LombardiFootball CoachMEMOA good memo is complete and easy to read. When youwrite a memo, check to see that you have all theinformation you need.One type of memo is a telephone message.These hints can help you take good messages.1.2.Include the caller's name, the time of the call, thecaller's telephone number, and the specificmessage.Ask the caller to repeat anything you didn't hearclearly.You may want to practice taking a phone message on thisform.ForDateTimeWHILE YOU WERE OUTMFromPhone No.TELEPHONEDURGENTPLEASE CALLWANTS TO SEE YOUWILL CALL AGAINCAME TO SEE YOURETURNED YOUR CALLMessage

"A good book can change the way you feel about something. Reading helps me tobe well-informed."- Dale MurphyOutfielder, Philadelphia PhilliesTHANK-YOU NOTEThink of a gift someone has given you. Write them a noteto thank them. Make sure you mention the gift and tellhow you are using it.DatethankGreeting97 ouBodyClosing,SignatureA thank you note should berecognizable as a letter includinga greeting, body, and closing.

"When you go to the library, you don't have to know exactly what you're lookingfor. The librarian will be glad to help you."Kirby PuckettOutfielder, Minnesota TwinsSUMMARYSummarize your favorite story or movie.You may use this organizer.Story TitleBeginningMiddleEndSummaryREFERENCESummaries have an introduction that identifiesthe topic.Summaries state the main idea in order.Summaries have a conclusion.Summaries are concise.Summaries are written in a student's own words.Copying anything from a topic is not a summary.2225

"You'd be surprised how many future baseball Hall of Famers read books whiletraveling to the next city. They'll enjoy reading long after their playing days areover."- Joe CarterOutfielder, Toronto Blue JaysDIRECTIONSA friend has asked you how to make spaghetti. You mustwrite the directions so your friend can follow your stepseasily.A Favorite RecipeFrom the Kitchen of1. The order of your steps is important.2. Include time order words such as: first, after, next.3. You may want to begin your set of directions with anintroductory sentence such as: "Making spaghetti iseasy."4. You may want to end your set of directions with aconcluding sentence such as: "Now you are ready toeat. Enjoy!"5. Once directions are written have someone follow themEXACTLY.Directions may be written line byline or in paragraph form.2326

"You don't have to buy new books to enjoy reading. There are great books on thelibrary shelvesjust waiting to be read."- Don MattinglyFirst Baseman, New York YankeesDIARY/JOURNAL ENTRYSome journals contain an exchange of writing between astudent and teacher. Write about anything that happens inclass. Then let your teacher respond to your entry.ExampleIScifi.)-2/-,Speak directly tothe teacher.1 2;TIAilifr1 q graPiZRJtVIJJt.d.Q116CadThink of a problem or some information you want to sharewith your teacher. Write a journal entry to your teacherand ask for a reply.REFERENCEA diary or journal entry may bewritten in letter or paragraphform. The response can be anylength but must be complete.

"Be a teacher in your own family. Read aloud to a younger brother or sister.Show them that reading is for everyone."- Mark LangstonPitcher, California AngelsPERSUASIVE PIECEThink of an opinion you have concerning a schoolsituation. Write a piece convincing others of your opinion(maybe attach a petition for signatures). Present it to thestudent council, school newspaper, or school board. Seewhat happens!ExampleI think that students in our schoolshould wear uniforms.Thesis StatementFacts & reasons that support opinionAs you can see, uniforms are theonly way to go.Concluding SentenceREFERENCE 1A persuasive piece presents a short,clear argument. The writer tries toconvince an audience that an opinionis correct. Facts and reasons areused to support the argument.

"I don't care if anyone calls me a bookworm. In fact, I like itknow I enjoy reading."it means they- Ozzie SmithShortstop, St. Louis CardinalsINVITATION5 W'SPractice writing an invitation.)-( Think of a reason to invite someone to your house orschool.'Ar Be sure and use the 5 W's.REFERENCEAn invitation may take the form of a letter or a structuredapproach. If it takes the form of a letter, it must include aheading, body, and closing.5 W's1. WHAT are we inviting our guest to attend?2. WHO are we inviting to our class, school or home?3. WHY are we inviting our guest?4. WHEN do we want our guests to come?- How long do we want them to stay?5. WHERE do we want our guests to come?

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March 6, 1996To the students of Medina County Schools:I am fortunate to have been able to receive myhigh school education.My parents were hard working people and didn'thave the money to send me and my sisters tocollege. When we finished high school we wereexpected to go to work and help pay the bills.I was lucky enough to try professional baseball.However, if I didn't succeed, I would still havemy high school education to fall back on. Acollege education is better but it is so importantto have your high school education.,,ePAA;kcIA4.2(,(Mel Harder is a retired pitcher and coach for theCleveland Indians)28

Reading GoalsSTRAND I - CONSTRUCT AND EXAMINE MEANING USINGFICTIONAL SELECTIONSExamine a selection for characters, settings, plots, problems and/or solutions, points ofview, or themes.Summarize a selection by briefly covering its main points.Draw a conclusion that was not directly stated.Answer specific questions about a selection.STRAND H - EXTEND MEANING USING FICTIONAL SELECTIONSDetermine similarities and differences of two or more characters, settings, or events.Examine strong and weak aspects of a selection and judge its quality.Select information for a variety of purposes, including enjoyment.Give reasons for recommending or not recommending a selection for a specific purpose orgroup of people.Explain how an author has written a selection to support his view or purpose.STRAND HI - CONSTRUCT AND EXAMINE MEANING USINGNON-FICTIONAnalyze how an author compares and contrasts.legFind causes and effects in a selection.Decide whether parts of a selection are fact or opinion.Summarize a selection by telling the most important parts of the book: the WHO, WHAT,WHERE, WHEN, and WHY.Make inferences and draw conclusions based on the information given.Respond to a selection through writing.92

STRAND IV - EXTEND MEANING USING NON-FICTIONCompare and contrast by finding similarities and differences in a selection.11.Critique and evaluate by checking for organization and logical reasoning to see if itmakes sense.Select information from a variety of resources (encyclopedias, computer information,library books, etc.) to support ideas and concepts.Decide whether a selection would be recommended or not, and give reasons why.Explain how an author supports ideas throughout a selection.From Field Test given in April 1995 .Students performance was highest on multiple-choice items dealing with analyzingnonfiction text (compare and contrast, cause and effect, or fact and opinion), selecting properresources to support ideas, concepts, and interpretations and expressing reasons forrecommending or not recommending the text for a particular audience or purpose.Students performance was lowest on multiple-choice items dealing with aspects of fiction(characters, setting, plot, problem/solution, point of view, or theme), explaining how anauthor uses text to support the purpose of writing fiction, comparing and contrasting aspectsof nonfiction text, and in explaining how an author uses text to support the purpose ofwriting nonfiction.Team upfor Success!30

READING VOCABULARYFictionA made-up story about real or imagined personsor events.NonfictionLiterature that is not fictional. Examples areinstructional selections, informational selections,and biographies.SummaryA writing that restates the topic by expressing themain idea or ideas without details in the writer'sown words. When summarizing a story, the mainstory elements should be included.RetellingA writing that expands on a summary byincluding actual events in order to tell the story inthe writer's own words.Elements of a StoryParts of a story, including the setting (where andwhen), characters, and plot (problem andsolution).MMMM 111111

50 multiple choice. 5. field test 40 multiple choice field test 46 ITEMS/40 POINTS 45 ITEMS/40 POINTS 55 ITEMS/50 POINTS 45 ITEMS/40 POINTS. 12 Students compose two essays one, for each of. two writing prompts. 40. multiple choice. 5. field test. 49. multiple choice. 1. open ended. 6. field test 50 multiple choice. 5. field test 40 multiple .