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Week 1Focus
Standard Benchmarks Vocabulary Activities Resources AssessmentsScore using ideas
rubric
Descriptive
Set up Writer’s Workshop
Ideas
Rubric Scoring
Writing Applications:Creative
The student develops and demonstrates creative writing
LA.2.4.1.1LA.2.4.1.2
CreativeDescriptive
Using Picture Books to Teach the Traits, What Do Authors Do? pg. 6-7
Do Not Open This Book pg. 105
Macmillan Connections
Description:Unit 1, Wk 2 p.41DIdea: Unit 1, Wk 1 p.31p.65 c
Integrate across curriculum:
Science Social
Studies Math
Dictated Sentence: Form AAccessible to teachers only
Independent Writing Sample on Student Selected Topic
Teacher Observation
Writing Craft:Fundamentals of writing with strong ideas
LA.2.3.2.1 Main IdeaDetailsElaborationStrong CharactersSetting
Use of student pieces to check traits is to occur weekly
Trait Crate:Introduce Key Qualities of Idea TraitRefer to Teaching Ideas Using Dinosaur TrainLesson 1Think About Finding the Right Topic
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Writing Process: Prewriting
LA.2.3.1.1LA.2.3.1.2LA.2.3.1.3
Prewriting Introduce students to the writing process by providing an overview
Week 2 Focus
Standard Benchmarks Vocabulary Activities Resources AssessmentsScore using ideas
rubric
Descriptive
Set up Writer’s Workshop
Ideas
Rubric Scoring
Writing Applications:Creative
The student develops and demonstrates creative writing
LA.2.4.1.1LA.2.4.1.2
CreativeDescriptive
Macmillan ConnectionsIdeasUnit 1, Wk 4,p. 107 M
Integrate across curriculum:
Science Social
Studies Math
Teacher Observation
Inventory of Writing Vocabulary
Writer’s Survey
Writing Craft:Fundamentals of writing with strong ideas
LA.2.3.2.1LA.2.3.2.2
Main IdeaDetailsElaborationStrong CharactersSetting
Use of student pieces to check traits is to occur weekly
Trait Crate:
Dinosaur Train
Lesson 2: Using good, descriptive details
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Writing Process: Drafting Revision
LA.2.3.2.1LA.2.3.2.2LA.2.3.3.1LA.2.3.3.2LA.2.3.3.3LA.2.3.3.4
DraftingRubric
Week 3 Focus
Standard Benchmarks Vocabulary Activities Resources AssessmentsScore using ideas
rubric
Descriptive
Set up Writer’s Workshop
Ideas
Rubric Scoring
Writing Applications: Creative
The student develops and demonstrates creative writing
LA.2.4.1.1LA.2.4.1.2
CreativeDescriptive
Macmillan Connections
Descriptive PoemUnit 6, Week 2p. 343 D
Integrate across curriculum:
Science Social
Studies Math
Words Their Way Spelling Inventory or FAIR Phonics Inventory
Teacher Observation
Conference Notes
Readers Response
Journals
Quick Write
Writing Craft:Fundamentals of writing with strong ideas
LA.2.3.2.1LA.2.3.2.2
Main IdeaDetailsElaborationStrong CharactersSetting
Use of student pieces to check traits is to occur weekly
Trait CrateLesson 3 Making content clear
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Using Picture Books to Teach the Traits, Whoever You Are
Writing Process: Editing Publishing
LA.2.3.4.1LA.2.3.4.2LA.2.3.4.3LA.2.3.4.4.LA.2.3.4.5LA.2.3.4.6LA.2.3.5.1
EditingPublishingRubric
Week 4 Focus
Standard Benchmarks Vocabulary Activities Resources AssessmentsScore using ideas and organization
rubricsNarrative Recount
IdeasOrganization
Writing Applications: Creative:The student develops and demonstrates creative writing
LA.2.4.1.1LA.2.4.1.2
CreativeNarrative Recount
Macmillan Connections:Unit 1, Wk. 1 p 13 DTopic Sentence;Unit 1, Wk1 p.31LGood paragraphUnit 1 Week 2p. 65 LOrganization:65 MPrewrite:Unit 1, wk.1 p. 31 cUnit 1 Writing Workshop p. 153 (A-F)
Integrate across curriculum:
Science Social
Studies Math
Teacher Observation
Conference Notes
Readers Response
Journals
Quick Write
Writing Craft:Fundamentals of writing incorporating varied organizational plans.
LA.2.3.2.2 Organization: Lead Closing Beginning, middle,
end Transitions Focus Logical sequence Paragraphing
Trait CrateIntroduce Key Qualities of Organization Trait
OrganizationIntroduce trait using organization song and CD
Read Aloud A Busy Year by Leo Lionni(put under doc camera for all to see)
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Using Picture Books to Teach the Traits, The Secret Shortcut
Writing Process:Prewriting
LA.2.3.1.1LA.2.3.1.2LA.2.3.1.3
Draw a picture of something you enjoy doing outside.
Week 5 Focus
Standard Benchmarks Vocabulary Activities Resources AssessmentsScore using ideas and organization
rubrics
Narrative Recount
IdeasOrganization
Writing Applications: Creative:The student develops and demonstrates creative writing
LA.2.4.1.1LA.2.4.1.2
CreativeNarrative Recount
Macmillan Connections
Time-Order WordsUnit 2, Week 3p. 225 Np. 225 O
Integrate across curriculum:
Science Social
Studies Math
Independent Writing Sample on Student Selected Topic
Teacher Observation
Conference Notes
Readers Response
Journals
Quick Write
Writing Craft:Fundamentals of writing incorporating varied organizational plans.
LA.2.3.2.2 Organization: Lead Closing Beginning,
middle, end Transitions Focus Logical sequence Paragraphing
Trait CrateLesson 1: Bold BeginningTeacher models a good and bad example of beginning. Model p. 7 Guiding Questions
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Using Picture Books to Teach the Traits, Dear Mr. Blueberry
Stone Soup
Writing Process:Prewriting
LA.2.3.1.1LA.2.3.1.2LA.2.3.1.3
Student writes a bold beginning for their picture.
Guiding questions
Week 6 Focus
Standard Benchmarks Vocabulary Activities Resources AssessmentsScore using ideas and organization
rubrics
Narrative Recount
IdeasOrganization
Writing Applications: Creative:The student develops and demonstrates creative writing
LA.2.4.1.1LA.2.4.1.2
CreativeNarrative Recount
Macmillan Connections
Write to PromptUnit 2, Week 3p. 227 AStudy the modelAnalyze the prompt
Draft:Unit1, Wk. 1 p. 31MRevising:Unit 1, Wk.1 p.35 D
Integrate across curriculum:
Science Social
Studies Math
Teacher Observation
Conference Notes
Readers Response
Journals
Quick Write Writing Craft:Fundamentals of writing incorporating varied organizational plans.
LA.2.3.2.2 Organization: Lead Closing Beginning,
middle ,end Transitions Focus Logical sequence Paragraphing
Trait CrateLesson 2:Mighty MiddleModel questions p.11Lesson 3:Excellent endingModel Guiding questions p.15Students ask self questions
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Using Picture Books to Teach the Traits, Click, Clack, Moo, Cows That Type
Color of His Own
Writing Process:Drafting Revision
LA.2.3.2.1LA.2.3.3.1LA.2.3.3.2LA.2.3.3.3LA.2.3.3.4
Week 7 Focus
Standard Benchmarks Vocabulary Activities Resources AssessmentsScore using ideas, organization and
word choice rubricsNarrative Recount
IdeasOrganizationWord Choice
Writing Applications: Creative:The student develops and demonstrates creative writing
LA.2.4.1.1LA.2.4.1.2
CreativeNarrative Recount
Macmillan Connections
Precise WordsUnit 1, week 3p. 77 N
Integrate across curriculum:
Science Social
Studies Math
Teacher Observation
Conference Notes
Readers Response
Journals
Quick Write
Writing Craft:Fundamentals of writing incorporating strong word choices, appropriate vocabulary and the use of sensory imagery.
LA.2.3.3.3 Word Choice: Strong Verbs Sensory words Descriptive words Imagery Synonyms Puns Pronouns Adjectives Similes Onomatopoeia
Use of student pieces to check traits is to occur weeklyTrait CrateIntroduce trait with Song (CD/poster)Display Key QualitiesThe Best Class Picture Ever! Lesson 1:Falling In Love with WordsThink About Questions
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Using Picture Books to Teach the Traits, Hello Ocean
Writing Process:RevisionEditing
LA.2.3.4.1LA.2.3.4.2LA.2.3.4.3LA.2.3.4.4LA.2.3.4.5LA.2.3.4.6LA.2.5.1.1LA.2.6.4.6LA.2.3.5.1
Week 8 Focus
Standard Benchmarks Vocabulary Activities Resources AssessmentsScore using ideas, organization and
word choice rubrics
Narrative Recount
IdeasOrganizationWord Choice
Writing Applications: Creative:The student develops and demonstrates creative writing
LA.2.4.1.1LA.2.4.1.2
CreativeNarrative Recount
Macmillan Connections
Word ChoiceUnit 2, Week 4p. 257MPublish:Unit 1, Wk. 1 37G
Integrate across curriculum:
Science Social
Studies Math
Teacher Observation
Conference Notes
Readers Response
Journals
Quick Write
Writing Craft:Fundamentals of writing incorporating a strong word choice, appropriate vocabulary and the use of sensory imagery.
LA.2.3.3.3 Word Choice: Strong Verbs Sensory words Descriptive words Imagery Synonyms Pronouns Adjectives Similes Onomatopoeia
Use of student pieces to check traits is to occur weeklyTrait CrateLesson 2: Choosing Precise WordsThink About Questions p.10
Activity p.11
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Using Picture Books to Teach the Traits, These Hands
Writing Process:EditingPublish
LA.2.3.4.1LA.2.3.4.2LA.2.3.4.3LA.2.3.4.4LA.2.3.4.5LA.2.3.4.6LA.2.5.1.1LA.2.6.4.2LA.2.3.5.1
Week 9Writing Portfolio
1. Writing Process Piece : The student selects any writing assignment from this quarter and independently develops and publishes using the steps of the writing process.
Using 6 Traits Rubrics teacher assesses for: Ideas Organization Word Choice Conventions taught
2. On Demand Writing (Prompt) Piece: Narrative Recount
Accessible to teachers only
Score prompt piece using District 6 Point Second Grade Student Writing Rubric.
Week 10 Focus
Standard Benchmarks Vocabulary Activities Resources AssessmentsScore using ideas, organization and
word choice rubrics
Narrative ImaginativeStory
IdeasOrganizationWord Choice
Writing Applications: Creative:The student develops and demonstrates creative writing
LA.2.4.1.1LA.2.4.1.2
CreativeNarrative Imaginative storyCharacterPlotSettingProblemSolution/Resolution
Macmillan Connections:Main SelectionMr. Putter &Tabby Pour the Tea p. TE 1 p.42
Integrate across curriculum:
Science Social
Studies Math
Independent Writing Sample on Student Selected Topic
Revised week 9 prompt piece
Teacher Observation
Conference Notes
Readers Response
Journals
Quick Write
Writing Craft:Fundamentals of writing incorporating a strong word choice, appropriate vocabulary and the use of sensory imagery.
LA.2.3.3.3 Word Choice: Strong Verbs Sensory words Descriptive words Imagery Synonyms Puns Pronouns Adjectives Similes Onomatopoeia
Use of student pieces to check traits is to occur weeklyTrait CrateLesson 3: Selecting Words with Color, Variety, and SparkleMy Laughing Log p.14Think about questions
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Using Picture Books to Teach the Traits, Dear Mrs. LaRue
Writing Process:Prewriting
LA.2.3.1.1LA.2.3.1.2LA.2.3.1.3
Week 11 Focus
Standard Benchmarks Vocabulary Activities Resources AssessmentsScore using ideas,
organization, word choice and voice
rubrics
Narrative ImaginativeStory
IdeasOrganizationWord ChoiceVoice
Writing Applications: Creative:The student develops and demonstrates creative writing
LA.2.4.1.1LA.2.4.1.2
CreativeNarrative Imaginative StoryCharacterPlotSettingProblemSolution/Resolution
Macmillan ConnectionsMain Selection: My Name is Yoon TE p.116VoiceUnit 1, week 3p. 77 0
Integrate across curriculum:
Science Social
Studies Math
Teacher Observation
Conference Notes
Readers Response
Journals
Quick Write
Writing Craft:Fundamentals of writing incorporating a strong use of voice.
LA.2.3.2.2LA.2.3.3.1
Voice Tone Style Audience
appropriate
Use of student pieces to check traits is to occur weeklyTrait CrateIntroduce trait with song (CD/poster)Key Qualities of VoiceAlice the FairyLesson 1: Adding Energy
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Using Picture Books to Teach the Traits, The Relatives Came pg. 49 (synopsis)
Writing Process:Drafting
LA.2.3.1.1LA.2.3.2.1LA.2.3.2.2LA.2.3.4.31
Week 12 Focus
Standard Benchmarks Vocabulary Activities Resources AssessmentsScore using ideas,
organization, word choice and voice
rubricsNarrative ImaginativeStory
IdeasOrganizationWord ChoiceVoice
Writing Applications: Creative:The student develops and demonstrates creative writing
LA.2.4.1.1LA.2.4.1.2
CreativeNarrative Imaginative StoryCharacterPlotSettingProblemSolution/Resolution
Macmillan ConnectionsMain selection:Farfallina & MarcelUnit 2, Week 4p. 234Author’s CraftWord ChoiceUnit 2, Week 4p. 256Meet the AuthorUnit 2, Week 4p. 256Students involved in prewriting and drafting
Integrate across curriculum:
Science Social Studies Math
Teacher Observation
Conference Notes
Readers Response
Journals
Quick Write
Writing Craft:Fundamentals of writing incorporating a strong use of voice.
LA.2.3.2.2LA.2.3.3.1
Voice Tone Style Audience
appropriate
Use of student pieces to check traits is to occur weekly
Trait CrateLesson 2: Matching Voice to Purpose
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Writing Process:RevisingEditing
LA.2.3.3.1LA.2.3.3.2LA.2.3.3.4LA.2.3.4.1LA.2.3.4.2LA.2.3.4.3LA.2.3.4.4LA.2.3.4.5LA.2.3.4.6LA.2.5.1.1
Week 13 Focus
Standard Benchmarks Vocabulary Activities Resources AssessmentsScore using ideas,
organization, word choice and voice
rubrics
Narrative ImaginativeStory
IdeasOrganizationWord ChoiceVoice
Writing Applications: Creative:The student develops and demonstrates creative writing
LA.2.4.1.1LA.2.4.1.2
CreativeNarrative Imaginative StoryCharacterPlotSettingProblemSolution/Resolution
Macmillan Connections
VoiceUnit 2, Week 5p. 285 M
Integrate across curriculum:
Science Social
Studies Math
Teacher Observation
Conference Notes
Readers Response
Journals
Quick Write
Writing Craft:Fundamentals of writing incorporating a strong use of voice.
LA.2.3.2.2LA.2.3.3.1
Voice Tone Style Audience
appropriate
Sentence Fluency Rhythm Alliteration
Use of student pieces to check traits is to occur weekly
Trait CrateLesson 3: Discovering New VoicesNew Voices p.13Writing with a New Voice p.14
Think About Questions
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Writing Process:EditingPublishing
LA.2.3.4.1LA.2.3.4.2LA.2.3.4.3LA.2.3.4.4LA.2.3.4.5LA.2.3.4.6LA.2.5.1.1
Week 14 Focus
Standard Benchmarks Vocabulary Activities Resources AssessmentsScore using ideas,
organization, word choice, voice and sentence fluency
rubricsExplanation of Why
IdeasOrganizationWord ChoiceVoiceSentence Fluency
Writing Applications: InformativeThe student develops and demonstrates technical writing that provides information related to real-world tasks.
LA.2.4.2.2LA.2.4.2.3
InformativeExplanation of Why
Macmillan Connections
Varying SentencesUnit 1, Week 5p. 143 L Sentence FluencyUnit 1, Week 5p. 143 M
Integrate across curriculum:
Science Social Studies Math
Independent Writing Sample on Student Selected Topic
Teacher Observation
Conference Notes
Readers Response
Journals
Quick Write
Writing Craft:Fundamentals of writing incorporating a sense of fluency within the piece of text.
LA.2.3.3.2 Sentence Fluency Sentence
Variation Sentence
Beginnings Sentence
endings
Use of student pieces to check traits is to occur weekly
Trait CrateIntroduce Sentence Fluency trait using song (CD/poster)
Key Qualities of TraitDizzy
Lesson 1: Beginning Sentences in Different Ways
Dizzy Sentence p.6
Think About Questions
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Writing Process:Prewriting
LA.2.3.1.1LA.2.3.1.2LA.2.3.1.3
Week 15 Focus
Standard Benchmarks Vocabulary Activities Resources AssessmentsScore using ideas,
organization, word choice, voice and sentence fluency
rubrics
Explanation of Why
IdeasOrganizationWord ChoiceVoiceSentence Fluency
Writing Applications: InformativeThe student develops and demonstrates technical writing that provides information related to real-world tasks.
LA.2.4.2.2LA.2.4.2.3
InformativeExplanation of Why
Integrate across curriculum:
Science Social
Studies Math
Teacher Observation
Conference Notes
Readers Response
Journals
Quick Write
Writing Craft:Fundamentals of writing incorporating a sense of fluency within the piece of text.
LA.2.3.3.2 Sentence Fluency Sentence
Variation Sentence
Beginnings Sentence
endings
Use of student pieces to check traits is to occur weekly
Trait CrateLesson 2:Creating Sentences of Differing Lengths
Think About Questions
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Using Picture Books to Teach the Traits, One Tiny Turtle
Writing Process:Prewriting
LA.2.3.1.1LA.2.3.1.2LA.2.3.1.3
Week 16 Focus
Standard Benchmarks Vocabulary Activities Resources AssessmentsScore using ideas,
organization, word choice, voice and sentence fluency
rubrics
Explanation of Why
IdeasOrganizationWord ChoiceVoiceSentence Fluency
Writing Applications: InformativeThe student develops and demonstrates technical writing that provides information related to real-world tasks.
LA.2.4.2.2LA.2.4.2.3
InformativeExplanation of Why
Integrate across curriculum:
Science Social
Studies Math
Teacher Observation
Conference Notes
Readers Response
Journals
Quick Write
Writing Craft:Fundamentals of writing incorporating a sense of fluency within the piece of text.
LA.2.3.3.2 Sentence Fluency Sentence
Variation Sentence
Beginnings Sentence
endings
Use of student pieces to check traits is to occur weekly
Trait CrateLesson 3:Reading Sentences Aloud to Check How They SoundRereading Text to listen for how sentences sound
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Using Picture Books to Teach the Traits, Don’t Take Your Snake For A Stroll
Writing Process:Drafting Revising
LA.2.3.2.1LA.2.3.2.2LA.2.3.3.1LA.2.3.3.2LA.2.3.3.3LA.2.3.3.4
Week 17 Focus
Standard Benchmarks Vocabulary Activities Resources AssessmentsScore using all trait
rubricsExplanation of Why
IdeasOrganizationWord ChoiceVoiceSentence FluencyConventions
Writing Applications: InformativeThe student develops and demonstrates technical writing that provides information related to real-world tasks.
LA.2.4.2.2LA.2.4.2.3
InformativeExplanation of Why
Integrate across curriculum:
Science Social
Studies Math
Dictated Sentence:Form B-Accessible to teachers only
Teacher Observation
Conference Notes
Readers Response
Journals
Quick Write
Writing Craft:Fundamentals of writing incorporating proper use of conventions within a piece of text.
LA.2.3.4.1LA.2.3.4.2LA.2.3.4.3LA.2.3.4.4LA.2.3.4.5LA.2.3.4.6
Conventions Spelling Grammar Punctuation Paragraphing
Use of student pieces to check traits is to occur weekly
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Writing Process:RevisingEditing
LA.2.3.3.1LA.2.3.3.2LA.2.3.3.3LA.2.3.3.4LA.2.3.4.1LA.2.3.4.2LA.2.3.4.3LA.2.3.4.4LA.2.3.4.5LA.2.3.4.6
Trait CrateIntroduce Conventions with song (CD/Poster)
Key Qualities of Conventions
Chameleon!Lesson 1: Learning How to Spell Words that Matter
Tri-Fold p.6
Think About Questions
Using Picture Books to Teach the Traits, Punctuation Takes A Vacation
Week 18Writing Portfolio
1. Writing Process Piece: The student selects any writing assignment from this quarter and independently develops and publishes using the steps of the writing process.
Using 6 Traits Rubrics teacher assesses for: Ideas Organization Word Choice Voice Sentence Fluency Conventions
2. On Demand Writing (Prompt)Piece : Explanation of Why
Accessible to teachers only
Score prompt piece using District 6 Point Second Grade Student Writing Rubric.
Week 19 Focus
Standard Benchmarks Vocabulary Activities Resources AssessmentsScore using all trait
rubrics
Explanation of Why
IdeasOrganizationWord ChoiceVoiceSentence FluencyConventions
Writing Applications: InformativeThe student develops and demonstrates technical writing that provides information related to real-world tasks.
LA.2.4.3.1 InformativeExplanation of Why
Integrate across curriculum:
Science Social
Studies Math
Independent Writing Sample on Student Selected Topic
Revised week 18 prompt piece
Teacher Observation
Conference Notes
Readers Response
Journals
Quick Write
Writing Craft:Fundamentals of writing incorporating proper use of conventions within a piece of text.
LA.2.3.4.1LA.2.3.4.2LA.2.3.4.3LA.2.3.4.4LA.2.3.4.5LA.2.3.4.6
Use of student pieces to check traits is to occur weekly
Trait Crate
Lesson 2:Practicing Accurate Capitalization
Think About Questions
Scavenger Hunt for different conventions using text
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Using Picture Books to Teach the Traits, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Writing Process:EditingPublishing
LA.2.3.3.1LA.2.3.3.2LA.2.3.3.3LA.2.3.3.4LA.2.3.5.1
Week 20 Focus
Standard Benchmarks Vocabulary Activities Resources AssessmentsScore using all trait
rubricsExplanation of Why
IdeasOrganizationWord ChoiceVoiceSentence FluencyConventions
Writing Applications: InformativeThe student develops and demonstrates technical writing that provides information related to real-world tasks.
LA.2.4.3.1 InformativeExplanation of Why
Integrate across curriculum:
Science Social
Studies Math
Teacher Observation
Conference Notes
Readers Response
Journals
Quick Write
Writing Craft:Fundamentals of writing incorporating proper use of conventions within a piece of text.
LA.2.3.4.1LA.2.3.4.2LA.2.3.4.3LA.2.3.4.4LA.2.3.4.5LA.2.3.4.6
Use of student pieces to check traits is to occur weekly
Trait Crate:Lesson 3: Using Punctuation to Make the Meaning Clear
Think About questions
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Using Picture Books to Teach the Traits, Visiting Day
Writing Process:EditingPublishing
LA.2.3.4.1LA.2.3.4.3LA.2.3.4.4LA.2.3.4.4LA.2.3.4.5LA.2.3.4.6LA.2.3.5.1
Week 21 Focus
Standard Benchmarks Vocabulary Activities Resources AssessmentsScore using all trait
rubrics
Narrative Recount
IdeasOrganizationWord ChoiceVoiceSentence FluencyConventions
Writing Applications: Creative:The student develops and demonstrates creative writing
LA.2.4.1.1LA.2.4.1.2
CreativeNarrative Recount
MacmillanConnections
Narrative Realistic FictionUnit 5p. 297(A-F)
Integrate across curriculum:
Science Social
Studies Math
Teacher Observation
Conference Notes
Readers Response
Journals
Quick Write
Writing Craft:Fundamentals of writing incorporating proper use of conventions within a piece of text.
LA.2.3.4.1LA.2.3.4.2LA.2.3.4.3LA.2.3.4.4LA.2.3.4.5LA.2.3.4.6
Use of student pieces to check traits is to occur weekly
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Using Picture Books to Teach Writing with the Traits,Wolf
Book of Knowledge
Writing Process:Prewriting
LA.2.3.1.1LA.2.3.1.2LA.2.3.1.3
Week 22 Focus
Standard Benchmarks Vocabulary Activities Resources AssessmentsScore using all trait
rubrics
Narrative Recount
IdeasOrganizationWord ChoiceVoiceSentence FluencyConventions
Writing Applications: Creative:The student develops and demonstrates creative writing.
LA.2.4.1.1LA.2.4.1.2
CreativeNarrative Recount
Integrate across curriculum:
Science Social
Studies Math
Teacher Observation
Conference Notes
Readers Response
Journals
Quick Write
Writing Craft:Fundamentals of writing incorporating proper use of conventions within a piece of text.
LA.2.3.4.1LA.2.3.4.2LA.2.3.4.3LA.2.3.4.4LA.2.3.4.5LA.2.3.4.6
Use of student pieces to check traits is to occur weekly
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Using Picture Books to Teach Writing with the Traits,The Important Book
Writing Process:Drafting
LA.2.3.2.1LA.2.3.2.2
Week 23 Focus
Standard Benchmarks Vocabulary Activities Resources AssessmentsScore using all trait
rubrics
Narrative Recount
IdeasOrganizationWord ChoiceVoiceSentence FluencyConventions
Revise/Edit for all Traits
Writing Applications: Creative:The student develops and demonstrates creative writing
LA.2.4.1.1LA.2.4.1.2
CreativeNarrative Recount
Integrate across curriculum:
Science Social
Studies Math
Independent Writing Sample on Student Selected Topic
Teacher Observation
Conference Notes
Readers Response
Journals
Quick Write
Writing Craft:Fundamentals of writing incorporating all traits found in good writing.
LA.2.3.4.1LA.2.3.4.2LA.2.3.4.3LA.2.3.4.4LA.2.3.4.5LA.2.3.4.6
Use of student pieces to check traits is to occur weekly
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Using Picture Books to Teach Writing with the Traits,Giant Pandas, pg. 103
Writing Process:Revision
LA.2.3.3.1LA.2.3.3.2LA.2.3.3.3LA.2.3.3.4
Week 24 Focus
Standard Benchmarks Vocabulary Activities Resources AssessmentsScore using all trait
rubrics
Narrative Recount
IdeasOrganizationWord ChoiceVoiceSentence FluencyConventions
Revise/Edit for all Traits
Writing Application: Creative:The student develops and demonstrates creative writing
LA.2.4.1.1LA.2.4.1.1
CreativeNarrative Recount
Integrate across curriculum:
Science Social
Studies Math
Teacher Observation
Conference Notes
Readers Response
Journals
Quick Write
Writing Craft:Fundamentals of writing incorporating all traits found in good writing.
LA.2.3.4.1LA.2.3.4.2LA.2.3.4.3LA.2.3.4.4LA.2.3.4.5LA.2.3.4.6
Revise/Edit for all Traits
Ideas Organization Word Choice Voice Sentence Fluency Conventions
Use of student pieces to check traits is to occur weekly
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Using Picture Books to Teach Writing with the Traits,The Web Files, pg. 81
Writing Process:EditingPublishing
LA.2.3.3.1LA.2.3.3.2LA.2.3.3.3LA.2.3.3.4LA.2.3.5.1LA.2.6.4.2
Week 25FCAT/Collier Writes Assessment
Writing Portfolio
1. Writing Process Piece: The student selects any writing assignment from this quarter and independently develops and publishes using the
steps of the writing process.
Using 6 Traits Rubrics teacher assesses for: Ideas Organization Word Choice Voice Sentence Fluency Conventions
2. On Demand Writing (Prompt)Piece: Collier Writes
Week 26 Focus
Standard Benchmarks Vocabulary Activities Resources AssessmentsScore using all trait
rubrics
Explanation of How and/or
Poetry
IdeasOrganizationWord ChoiceVoiceSentence FluencyConventions
Writing Application: Informative:The student develops and demonstrates technical writing that provides information related to real-world tasks.
Creative:The student develops and demonstrates creative writing.
LA.2.4.2.1LA.2.4.2.5
InformativeExplanation of How
Macmillan ConnectionExpositoryUnit 2, Week 1p. 157 DUnit 2, Week 2p. 213 CImportant detailsUnit 2, Week 2p. 213 L, MUnit 2, Week 2p. 216, 217“Write How to Care for Fred”Writing WorkshopHow to ArticleUnit 2, p. 295 (A-F)
Integrate across curriculum:
Science Social Studies Math
Teacher Observation
Conference Notes
Readers Response
Journals
Quick Write
LA.2.4.1.2 Poetry
Writing Craft:Fundamentals of writing incorporating all traits found in good writing.
Use of student pieces to check traits is to occur weekly
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Using Picture Books to Teach Writing with the Traits,Ish pg. 55
Beatrice Doesn’t Want To
Writing Process:PrewritingDrafting
LA.2.3.1.1.LA.2.3.1.2LA.2.3.1.3LA.2.3.2.1LA.2.3.2.2
Week 27 Focus
Standard Benchmarks Vocabulary Activities Resources AssessmentsScore using all trait
rubricsExplanation of How and/or
Poetry
IdeasOrganizationWord ChoiceVoiceSentence FluencyConventions
Revise for all traits and Presentation
Writing Application: Informative:The student develops and demonstrates technical writing that provides information related to real-world tasks.
Creative:The student develops and demonstrates creative writing.
LA.2.4.2.1LA.2.4.2.5
InformativeExplanation of How
Macmillan ConnectionsMain Selection:Super StormsSeymour SimonUnit 4, Week 4p. 96
Integrate across curriculum:
Science Social
Studies Math
Independent Writing Sample on Student Selected Topic
Teacher Observation
Conference Notes
Readers Response
Journals
Quick Write
LA.2.4.1.2 Poetry It Fell in the CityModel poem Students write poem based on model with storm topic
Writing Craft:Fundamentals of writing incorporating all traits found in good writing.
Use of student pieces to check traits is to occur weekly
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Author’s Craft(Ideas)Science Facts from Seymour SimonUnit 4, Week 4p. 118
Using Picture Books to Teach the Traits, Two Cool Cows
Writing Process:RevisionEditing
LA.2.3.3.1LA.2.3.3.2LA.2.3.3.3LA.2.3.3.4LA.2.3.4.1LA.2.3.4.2LA.2.3.4.3LA.2.3.4.4LA.2.3.4.5LA.2.3.4.6LA.2.3.5.1
Week 28 Focus
Standard Benchmarks Vocabulary Activities Resources AssessmentsScore using all trait
rubricsPersuasive
IdeasOrganizationWord ChoiceVoiceSentence FluencyConventions
Revise for all traits and Presentation
Writing Application: The student develops and demonstrates persuasive writing that is used for the purpose of influencing the reader.
LA.2.4.3.1 PersuasiveInfluenceControlling ideaArgumentEvidenceRepetitionEmotional appeal
Macmillan ConnectionsMain SelectionClick, Clack, Moo Cows That TypeUnit 3, Week 5p. 412Expository: Persuasive LetterUnit 3, Week 5Focus & Planp. 411 DPrewrite: p. 437 C Precise wordsUnit 3, Week 5p. 437 LWord Choicep. 437 MDraft- Persuasive LetterUnit 3, Week 5p. 437 M
Integrate across curriculum:
Science Social Studies Math
Teacher Observation
Conference Notes
Readers Response
Journals
Quick Write
Writing Craft:Fundamentals of writing incorporating all traits found in good writing.
Use of student pieces to check traits is to occur weekly
www.writingfix.com
Writing Process:Prewriting
LA.2.3.1.1LA.2.3.1.2LA.2.3.1.3
Week 29 Focus
Standard Benchmarks Vocabulary Activities Resources AssessmentsScore using all trait
rubrics
Persuasive
IdeasOrganizationWord ChoiceVoiceSentence FluencyConventions
Revise for all traits and Presentation
Writing Application: The student develops and demonstrates persuasive writing that is used for the purpose of influencing the reader.
LA.2.4.3.1 PersuasiveInfluenceControlling ideaArgumentEvidenceRepetitionEmotional appeal
Integrate across curriculum:
Science Social
Studies Math
Teacher Observation
Conference Notes
Readers Response
Journals
Quick Write
Writing Craft:Fundamentals of writing incorporating all traits found in good writing.
Use of student pieces to check traits is to occur weekly
www.writingfix.com
Using Picture Books to Teach the Traits, Don’t Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus
Writing Process:Drafting
LA.2.3.2.1LA.2.3.2.2
Week 30 Focus
Standard Benchmarks Vocabulary Activities Resources AssessmentsScore using all trait
rubrics
Persuasive
IdeasOrganizationWord ChoiceVoiceSentence FluencyConventions
Revise for all traits and Presentation
Writing Application: The student develops and demonstrates persuasive writing that is used for the purpose of influencing the reader.
LA.2.4.3.1 PersuasiveInfluenceControlling ideaArgumentEvidenceRepetitionEmotional appeal
Macmillan Connections
RevisionUnit 3, Week5p. 441 C Writers WorkshopPersuasive LetterUnit 3p. 447 (A-F)
Integrate across curriculum:
Science Social
Studies Math
Teacher Observation
Conference Notes
Readers Response
Journals
Quick Write
Writing Craft:Fundamentals of writing incorporating all traits found in good writing.
Use of student pieces to check traits is to occur weekly
www.writingfix.com
Using Picture Books to Teach the Traits, My Mama Had A Dancing Heart
Writing Process:Revision
LA.2.3.3.1LA.2.3.3.2LA.2.3.3.3LA.2.3.3.4
Week 31 Focus
Standard Benchmarks Vocabulary Activities Resources Assessments
Persuasive
IdeasOrganizationWord ChoiceVoiceSentence FluencyConventions
Writing Application: The student develops and demonstrates persuasive writing that is used for the purpose of influencing the reader.
LA.2.4.3.1 PersuasiveInfluenceControlling ideaArgumentEvidenceRepetitionEmotional appeal
Integrate across curriculum:
Science Social
Studies Math
Dictated Sentence: Form C- Accessible to teachers only
Independent Writing Sample on Student Selected Topic
Teacher Observation
Conference Notes
Readers Response
Journals
Quick Write
Writing Craft:Fundamentals of writing incorporating all traits found in good writing.
Use of student pieces to check traits is to occur weekly
www.writingfix.com
Using Picture Books to Teach the Traits, Lily’s Purple Plastic Purse
Writing Process:Editing
LA.2.3.4.1LA.2.3.4.2LA.2.3.4.3LA.2.3.4.4LA.2.3.4.5LA.2.3.4.6
Week 32 Focus
Standard Benchmarks Vocabulary Activities Resources Assessments
Research:Topic selection and generating questions
Integration of reading research SSS
Writing Application: The student uses a systematic process for the collection, processing, and presentation of information
LA.2.6.2.1 TopicResearch
Macmillan Connections
Research and InquiryLocated in all TEs on the 10th page color coded purple
Technology: Internet research and inquiry activitywww.macmillan.mh.comUnit 6, Week 1p. 337-AResearch and Inquiry:Research and states of matter
TopicQuestions Generated
Writing Craft:Fundamentals of writing incorporating all traits found in good writing.
www.writingfix.com
Using Picture Books to Teach the Traits, Surprising Sharks
Writing Process:Prewriting
LA.2.3.1.1LA.2.3.1.2LA.2.3.1.3
Week 33 Focus
Standard Benchmarks Vocabulary Activities Resources Assessments
Research:Gathering appropriateresources and note taking.
Writing Application: LA.2.6.2.2LA.2.6.2.3LA.2.6.2.4
SourcesBibliographyMultiple SourcePlagiarismCopyright
Macmillan Connections
OrganizationUnit 3, Week 3p. 375 O
Sources (minimum of two)OrganizerNotesBibliography draft
Words Their Way Spelling Inventory or FAIR Phonics Inventory
Writing Craft:Fundamentals of writing incorporating all traits found in good writing.
Writing Process:PrewritingDrafting
LA.2.3.2.1LA.2.3.2.2
Week 34 Focus
Standard Benchmarks Vocabulary Activities Resources Assessments
Research: Writing Application:
LA.2.6.2.3 SourcesBibliographyMultiple SourcePlagiarismCopyright
Gifted Website First draft with final revisions
Writing Craft:Fundamentals of writing incorporating all traits found in good writing.
Writing Process:RevisionEditingPublishing
LA.2.3.3.1LA.2.3.3.2LA.2.3.3.3LA.2.3.3.4LA.2.3.4.1LA.2.3.4.2LA.2.3.4.3LA.2.3.4.4LA.2.3.4.5LA.2.3.4.6LA.2.3.5.1
Week 35 Focus
Standard Benchmarks Vocabulary Activities Resources AssessmentsScore using all trait
rubrics
Research-finalize paper and presentation and begin classroom presentations
Writing Application: Body languageVoice (volume, tone, rate, clarity)Use of visual aidesEye contactAudience participationEffective questioningFontMargins
Gifted website Published PiecePresentation
Writing Craft:Fundamentals of writing incorporating all traits found in good writing.
Writing Process:PublishingPresentation
LA.2.3.5.1LA.2.6.4.1LA.2.6.4.2
Week 36Writing Portfolio
Completed research paper developed using the steps of the writing process and presented to the class.