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Poyen School Curriculum K - 12 2007-2008
Language Arts - 6th Grade Language Arts

Oral and Visual Communications
Develop vocabulary from content area
The learner will be able to develop vocabulary from content area texts and personal reading.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Speaking Vocabulary   Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks OV.1.6.1 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Sharing Poetry, 203 [Textbook].  
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Presenting an Oral Report, 577 [Textbook].  
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Responding to Literature: Interdiciplinary Act. [Textbook].  History, 280; Science 124, 196, 339, 612; Social Studies 556
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Responding to Literature: Theme Projects 407, 691 [Textbook].  
· Literacy Lab, Independent Reading [Teaching Strategies].  
· Activity, Spelling/Synonym lists [Teaching Strategies].  
· Activity, Weekly Reader [Teaching Strategies].  
· Activity, Poetry Unit: Read various poetry books [Teaching Strategies].  
· Activity, Discussion: teacher-led reading groups [Teaching Strategies].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Accelerated Reader, student work [Software].  
· Formal book talks, Use rubric [Student].  
· Test, Spelling/synonym [Teacher Materials].  
  
English in classroom discussion
The learner will be able to use standard English in classroom discussion.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Speaking Vocabulary   Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks OV.1.6.2 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Holding a Group Discussion 380 [Textbook].  
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Before you Read: Reading Focus(group or class) [Textbook].  16,39,116,127,148,158,180,184,246,254,268,284,340,370,382,421, 462, 472, 494, 514, 530, 545, 564, 578, 624, 639, 650,692,706,714,734,770
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Responding to Literature: Literature Groups [Textbook].  13,28,37,50,59,74,101,124,147,164,174,188,196,202,226,237,263,280,296, 320, 328,339,366,379,394,417,433,457,469,480,499,511,527,537,556, 574, 591, 612,622,634,649,677,730,766,782,793
· Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, How to Give an Oral Report, 624-627 [Textbook].  
· Book talks, informal [Teacher Modeling].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Formal book talks, use rubric [Student].  
· Class discussion, Weekly Reader [Teaching Strategies].  
  
Oral communication for purpose
The learner will be able to use appropriate oral communication for various purposes and audiences.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Speaking Behaviors   Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks OV.1.6.3 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Sharing Poetry, 203 [Textbook].  
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Holding a Group Discussion , 380 [Textbook].  
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Presenting an Oral Report, 577 [Textbook].  
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Before you Read: Reading Focus (group or class) [Textbook].  16,39,116,127,148,158,180,184,246,254,268,284,340,370,382,421, 462, 472, 494, 514, 530, 545, 564, 578, 624, 639, 650,692,706,714,734,770
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Resopnding to Literature: Interdisciplinary Act. [Textbook].  History, 280; Science 124, 196, 339, 612; Social Studies 556
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Responding to Literature:Learning for Life [Textbook].  74,251,226,320,379,394,766,782
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Responding to Literature: Listening & Speaking [Textbook].  28,174,196,394,766
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Responding to Literature: Literature Groups [Textbook].  13,28,37,50,59,74,101,124,147,164,174,188,196,202,226,237,263,280,296, 320, 328,339,366,379,394,417,433,457,469,480,499,511,527,537,556, 574, 591, 612,622,634,649,677,730,766,782,793
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Responding to Literature: Performing [Textbook].  50,74,101,124,188,226,366,417,457,480,499,511,622,634,677,730
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Interdiciplinary Connection: Activity: Science 165 [Textbook].  
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Theme Projects: 407, 493, 605, 691 [Textbook].  
· Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Informal Speaking 621-623 [Textbook].  
· Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, How to Give an Oral Report 624-627 [Textbook].  
· Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Multimedia Presentations 290-293 [Textbook].  
· Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Linking Writing & Literature: Talk about Reading [Textbook].  34,87,140,178,214,246
· Project, Informal/formal book talk [Student].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Presentation, Oral/visual: Use rubric [Textbook].  
  
Appropriate eye contact and posture
The learner will be able to demonstrate appropriate eye contact and posture.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Speaking Behaviors   Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks OV.1.6.4 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Presenting an Oral Report 577 [Textbook].  
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Theme Projects 407,493, 691 [Textbook].  
· Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, How to give an oral report: 624-627 [Textbook].  
· Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Multimedia Presentations 290-293 [Textbook].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Formal book talks, presentation [Student].  
· Presentation, Oral [Textbook].  
  
Correct pronunciation and inflection
The learner will be able to use correct pronunciation and inflection to communicate ideas and information.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Speaking Behaviors   Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks OV.1.6.5 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Vocabulary Skills:Using Dictionary Respellings 636 [Textbook].  
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Skill Minilesson: Vocabulary 227, 339 [Textbook].  
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Sharing Poetry 203 [Textbook].  
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Holding a Group Discussion 380 [Textbook].  
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Presenting an Oral Report 577 [Textbook].  
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Responding to Literature: Interdisciplinary Act. [Textbook].  History, 280; Science 124, 196, 339, 612; Social Studies 556
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Responding to Literature: Learning for Life [Textbook].  74,251,226,320,379,394,766,782
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Responding to Literature: Listening & Speaking [Textbook].  28,174,196,394,766
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Responding to Literature: Performing [Textbook].  50,74,101,124,188,226,366,417,457,480,499,511,622,634,677,730
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Interdiciplinary Connection: Activity: Science 165 [Textbook].  
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Theme Projects: 407, 493, 605, 691 [Textbook].  
· Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, How to Give an Oral Report 624-627 [Textbook].  
· Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Multimedia Presentations 290-293 [Textbook].  
· Project, Informal/formal book talks: use rubric [Student].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Presentation, Oral: use rubric [Textbook].  
· Observation, Reading groups [Textbook].  
  
Contribute to class discussion
The learner will be able to contribute appropriately to class discussion.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Speaking to share Understanding of Info   Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks OV.1.6.6 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Holding a Group Discussion 380 [Textbook].  
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Before you Read: Reading Focus (group or class) [Textbook].  16,39,116,127,148,158,180,184,246,254,268,284,340,370,382,421, 462, 472, 494, 514, 530, 545, 564, 578, 624, 639, 650,692,706,714,734,770
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Responding to Literature: Literature Groups [Textbook].  13,28,37,50,59,74,101,124,147,164,174,188,196,202,226,237,263,280,296, 320, 328,339,366,379,394,417,433,457,469,480,499,511,527,537,556, 574, 591, 612,622,634,649,677,730,766,782,793
· Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Informal Speaking 621-623 [Textbook].  
· Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, How to Give an oral report: 624-627 [Textbook].  
· Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Linking Writing & Literature: Talk about reading [Textbook].  34,87,140,178,214,246
· Activity, Weekly Reader [Teaching Strategies].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Class discussion, Weekly reader [Teaching Strategies].  
· Class discussion, Reading groups [Teaching Strategies].  
  
Deliver oral presentations
The learner will be able to deliver oral presentations using standard English,appropriate vocabulary, and organization.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Speaking to share Understanding of Info   Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks OV.1.6.7 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Presenting an Oral Report 577 [Textbook].  
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Reponding to Literature: Interdisciplinary Act. [Textbook].  History, 280; Science 124, 196, 339, 612; Social Studies 556
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Responding to Literature: Learning for Life [Textbook].  74,251,226,320,379,394,766,782
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Interdisciplinary Connection: Activity: Science 16 [Textbook].  
· Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, How to Give an Oral Report 624-627 [Textbook].  
· Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Mulitmedia Presentation 290-293 [Textbook].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Presentation, Oral [Textbook].  
  
Use a variety of visual aids
The learner will be able to use a variety of visual aids in oral presentations across the curriculum.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Speaking to share Understanding of Info   Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks OV.1.6.8 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Technology Skills:Multimedia:Electronic Slide Show [Textbook].  558-559
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Theme Projects 407, 493, 691 [Textbook].  
· Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Multimedia Presentations: 290-293 [Textbook].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Presentation, Oral/visual: use rubric [Textbook].  
  
Participate in speaking activities
The learner will be able to participate in a variety of speaking activities, including reading poems, skills, and plays.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Speaking literary response & express   Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks OV.1.6.9 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Sharing Poetry 203 [Textbook].  
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Responding to Literature: Learning for Life 226 [Textbook].  
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Responding to Literature: Literature Groups [Textbook].  13,28,37,50,59,74,101,124,147,164,174,188,196,202,226,237,263,280,296, 320, 328,339,366,379,394,417,433,457,469,480,499,511,527,537,556, 574, 591, 612,622,634,649,677,730,766,782,793
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Responding to Literature: Listening & Speaking [Textbook].  28, 174, 196, 394, 766
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Responding to Literature: Performing [Textbook].  50,74,101,124,188,226,366,417,457,480,499,511,622,634,677,730
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Theme Projects 407, 605 [Textbook].  
· Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Storytelling 625-627 [Textbook].  
· Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Linking Writing & Literature: Talk about Reading [Textbook].  34, 87, 140, 178, 214, 246
· Activity, Reader's Theater [Teaching Strategies].  
· Activity, Recite Poetry [Teaching Strategies].  
  
Evaluate self and peers' contributions
The learner will be able to evaluate self and peers' contributions based on preset criteria.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Speaking critical analysis & evaluat   Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks OV.1.6.10 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Holding a Group Discussion 380 [Textbook].  
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Presenting an Oral Report 577 [Textbook].  
· Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, How to Give an Oral Report 624-627 [Textbook].  
· Activity, use rubric to evaluate peer presentations [Teaching Strategies].  
  
Demonstrate effective listening skills
The learner will be able to demonstrate effective listening skills by exhibiting appropriate body language.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Listening for information &Understan   Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks OV.2.6.1 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Holding a Group Discussion: 380 [Textbook].  
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Listening to Instructions 459 [Textbook].  
· Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Listening 617-620 [Textbook].  
· Activity, Whole group listening activities [Teaching Strategies].  
· Activity, Read Alouds: Teacher observations [Teaching Strategies].  
  
Establish purpose for listening
The learner will be able to establish purpose for listening.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Listening for information &Understan   Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks OV.2.6.2 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Listening to Instructions 459 [Textbook].  
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Communications Skills Handbook: [Textbook].  Listening Effectively: R59-R60
· Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Listening 617-620 [Textbook].  
· Activity, Whole group listening [Teaching Strategies].  
· Activity, Following directions [Teaching Strategies].  
  
Listen for main ideas and detail
The learner will be able to listen attentively for main ideas and supporting detail.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Listening for information &Understan   Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks OV.2.6.3 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Holding a Group Discussion 380 [Textbook].  
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Listening to Instructions 459 [Textbook].  
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Responding to Literature: Learning for Life [Textbook].  74,320,379,394,782
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Responding to Literature: Listening & Speaking 226 [Textbook].  
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Theme Projects 115, 605 [Textbook].  
· Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Listening 617-620 [Textbook].  
· Activity, Teacher-led reading groups [Teaching Strategies].  
  
Demonstrate listening skills
The learner will be able to demonstrate attentive listening skills to respond to speaker's message.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Listening for information &Understan   Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks OV.2.6.4 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Holding a Group Discussion 380 [Textbook].  
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Listening to Instructions 459 [Textbook].  
· Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Listening 617-620 [Textbook].  
· Activity, Read-Alouds [Teaching Strategies].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Presentation, Teacher Observation [Textbook].  
  
Evaluate presentations
The learner will be able to evaluate presentations using established criteria/rubrics.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Listening critical analysis & evalua   Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks OV.2.6.5 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Presenting an Oral Report 577 [Textbook].  
· Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, How to Give an Oral Report 624-627 [Textbook].  
· Activity, Use rubric to evaluate peer presentations [Teaching Strategies].  
  
View a variety of media
The learner will be able to view a variety of media (e.g.,posters, film clips, periodicals, charts, cartoons,graphs,statistics, etc.) to enhance and show understanding of a specific topic.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Utilizing media for info & understan   Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks OV.3.6.1 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Media connection: Comic Strip197,638 [Textbook].  
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Media Connection: Magazine Article: 329,544,666 [Textbook].  
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Media Connection: Newspaper Article: 14,126,264 [Textbook].  
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Media Connection: Song Lyrics: 229,381 [Textbook].  
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Media Connection: Web Site: 38,418,420,733 [Textbook].  
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Theme Projects 309, 407, 493, 605 [Textbook].  
· Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Study Skills: Using Graphic Aids: 579-582 [Textbook].  
· Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Interpreting Visual Messages 629-634 [Textbook].  
· Activity, Newspaper questions [Teaching Strategies].  
· Activity, Weekly Reader skills: charts, graphs, etc. [Teaching Strategies].  
· Activity, Newspapers in classroom [Teaching Strategies].  
· Activity, Weekly Reader [Teaching Strategies].  
· Activity, Internet used in research [Teaching Strategies].  
  
Use appropriate criteria
The learner will be able to use appropriate criteria to evaluate media for bias.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Utilizing media/critical analysis &   Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks OV.3.6.2 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Evaluating Media: 785 [Textbook].  
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Theme Projects 493 [Textbook].  
· Glencoe Literature: TWE, Listening & Speaking Minilesson 785 [Textbook].  
· Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Analyzing Media Messages 635-639 [Textbook].  
  
Create visual aids
The learner will be able to create visual aids that convey information.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Utilize resources visuals print nonprint   Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks OV.3.6.3 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Theme Projects 3,115,215,309,407,493,691 [Textbook].  
· Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Mulitmedia Presentations 290-293 [Textbook].  
· Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Producing Media Messages 640-643 [Textbook].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Presentation, Oral/visual: use rubric [Textbook].  
  
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Writing
Generate ideas
The learner will be able to generate ideas using such strategies as reading, discussing, forcused free-writing,observing, brainstorming,and reading logs.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Prewriting   Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks W.4.6.1 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Writing Workshop: Prewriting [Textbook].  104-105,204-205,298-299,396-397,482-483,594-595,680-681,796-797
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Finding Story Ideas 679 [Textbook].  
· Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Writing Process in Action: Prewriting [Textbook].  25,79,131,169,207,239
· Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Personal Writing: Freewrite to Explore Ideas 10 [Textbook].  
· Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, The Writing Process:Prewriting:Finding topic 46-49 [Textbook].  
· Activity, Information Web [Teaching Strategies].  
· Activity, Brainstorm in groups [Teaching Strategies].  
· Activity, Teacher-led reading groups [Teaching Strategies].  
· Activity, Brainstorming [Teaching Strategies].  
· Activity, Reading log [Teaching Strategies].  
· Activity, Informal outlining [Teaching Strategies].  
  
Graphic Organizers
The learner will be able to organize ideas by using such graphic organizers as webbing, mapping, charts/graphs, and formal outlining with main topics and sub-topics.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Prewriting   Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks W.4.6.2 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Writing Workshop: Prewriting [Textbook].  104-105,204-205,298-299,396-397,482-483,594-595,680-681,796-797
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Vocabulary Skills: Using Word Webs 31 [Textbook].  
· Glencoe Literature: TWE, Writing Minilesson 70,277,718, 746 [Textbook].  
· Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Use Cluster Diagrams 48-49 [Textbook].  
· Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Prewriting: Ordering Ideas 50-53 [Textbook].  
· Activity, Information Web [Teaching Strategies].  
· Activity, Informal Outlines [Teaching Strategies].  
· Activity, Brainstorming activities [Teaching Strategies].  
· Activity, Venn Diagrams [Teaching Strategies].  
· Activity, T-Charts [Teaching Strategies].  
· Activity, Semantic Mapping [Teaching Strategies].  
· Activity, Formal Outline with Research Paper [Teaching Strategies].  
  
Awareness of all modes of writing
The learner will be able to demonstrate and awareness of purpose and audience for all modes of written discourse.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Prewriting   Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks W.4.6.3 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Writing Workshop: Prewriting [Textbook].  104-105,204-205,298-299,396-397,482-483,594-595,680-681,796-797
· Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Writing Process In Action: Prewriting [Textbook].  24-25,78-79,130-131,168-169,206-207,238-239
· Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Persuasive Writing: Consider your Audience 228-229 [Textbook].  
· Activity, Author's Purpose Worksheets [Teaching Strategies].  
· Activity, Reasons to Write Chart [Teaching Strategies].  
· Activity, Six Traits of Writing: Word Choice, Voice [Teaching Strategies].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Writing Prompt, Narrative, Descriptive, Expository, Persuasive [Teacher Materials].  
  
Use available technology
The learner will be able to use available technology to access information by using a card catalog and the internet.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Prewriting   Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks W.4.6.4 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Writing Workshop: Prewriting 595 [Textbook].  
· Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Expository Writing: Writing a Report 198-201 [Textbook].  
· Project, Research Paper: use various sources of information [Student].  
  
Use prewriting to draft
The learner will be able to use prewriting to draft expository paragraphs with emphasis on the following: central idea, explanation, elaboration, unity, purpose and audience.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Prewriting   Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks W.4.6.5 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Writing Workshop: Drafting [Textbook].  106,206,300,398,484,596,682,798
· Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Writing Process in Action: Drafting [Textbook].  25,79,131,169,207,139
· Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Drafting: Getting It Down on Paper 54-57 [Textbook].  
· Activity, Six Traits of Writing [Teaching Strategies].  1. Ideas 2. Organization 3. Voice 4. Word Choice 5. Sentence Fluency 6. Conventions
· Activity, Informal outlining [Teaching Strategies].  
· Activity, Expository paragraphs: prewriting attached [Teaching Strategies].  
  
Organize expository paragraphs
The learner will be able to organize expository paragraphs that include a topic sentence, supporting details, and a concluding sentence.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Prewriting   Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks W.4.6.6 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Writing Workshop: Drafting [Textbook].  106,206,300,398,484,596,682,798
· Glencoe Literature: TWE, Writing Minilesson 398 [Textbook].  
· Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Writing Process in Action: Drafting [Textbook].  25,79,131,169,207,139
· Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Revising: Getting Paragraphs into Shape 62-65 [Textbook].  
· Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Writing Good Paragraphs 679-680 [Textbook].  
· Activity, Expository paragraphs [Teaching Strategies].  1. Explain 2. Inform 3. Steps in Process 4. Giving Directions
  
Create an effective lead
The learner will be able to create an effective lead sentence for each paragraph by using such features as a factual statement or an unusual statement about the topic.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Prewriting   Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks W.4.6.7 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Writing Workshop: Drafting [Textbook].  106,206,300,398,484,596,682,798
· Glencoe Literature: SE, Writing an Opening 103 [Textbook].  
· Glencoe Writer's Choice: SE, Making a Plan 681 [Textbook].  
· Step Up To Writing, Creating Topic Sentences [Teacher Materials].  
· Activity, Writing Assignments; vary types of topic sentences [Teaching Strategies].  
  
Revise content
The learner will be able to revise content for ; central idea , organization (e.g., beginning, middle, and end; sequencing ideas; major points of information, etc.) unity elaboration , clarity.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Revising: Content   Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks W.4.6.8