Milestone 4 Writing
Sharing what we have learned about FEAR and how to face it.
Stepping Stone #1 I can build my project using an outline as a blueprint for my writing.
Assignment # 9
"Fear Outline"
Step 1: Watch the video about how to develop a thesis statement and topic sentences.
Step 2: Open the Google slides and make a copy. Write your thesis and topic sentences on slides 5 and 8.
Step 3: Turn it in to SLATE and wait for feedback.
For additional help, use the tutorials.
Stepping Stone #2 I can expand on my evidence using academic language.
Assignment #10
"Academican Language"
Step 1: academic language
Step 2: Open the graphic organizer (below), make a copy, and fill in the boxes.
Step 3: Use the content of the boxes to write your first draft.
For additional help, use the tutorials:
Assignment # 11
"PEEL"
Step 1: Open and play the YouTube video located to the right called "e in peel".
Step 2: Complete the worksheet located under the video.
Step 3: Turn in the worksheet to Slate.
For additional help, use the tutorials:
Assignment #11 A
"Rough Draft"
Putting it all together.
Step 1: Open and make a copy of the google doc to the right.
Step 2: Use this document, along with, the outline slides and e in peel worksheet to develop your rough draft in a MLA formatted informational paper.
Step 3: Use this paper to complete assignment #12.
Stepping Stone #3 I can make revision decisions that better my paper.
Assignment #12
"Revision"
Step 1: Watch the video about revision.
Step 2: Revise your first draft by highlighting it according to the key below.
Step 3: According to which highlighted colors are missing, revise.
Step 4: Ask a peer to complete a peer revision. Revise accordingly.
Use the competencies to rate your paper.
Performance Task # 5 (2.1-2.5)
Writing Performance Task #5
Final Draft
Step 1: Submit the same revised draft to SLATE.
*Your paper should still have all the highlights.
Step 2: Fill out the Course Feedback form.
*Remember the performance task is the opportunity to show what you know and demonstrate you have mastered the content. Take your time and turn in your BEST work.
Stop
Before moving onto the next Milestone complete the following steps:
Open the Competency Dashboard in Slate.
Get your ELA credit slip.
Using the scores in the Competency Dashboard fill in your credit slip.
Conference with your teacher about your score and how that translates into a percentage.
If you are happy with your grade move onto the next Milestone. If you are unhappy revise a Performance task and resubmit. Once you are satisfied with your grade move onto the next Milestone.