Part One: On-Demand Assessment
Part Two: Immersion Phase – Sample Lessons
Concept I: Writers use mentor text to study characteristics of Small Moment stories and generate story ideas. Immersion Phase - See Immersion Explanation
Sample Lesson: Immersing students in mentor text to revisit “What makes a good Small Moment story?” and to generate more story ideas. (Story Ideas – Write About Things You Have Done)
Part Three: Lesson Sequence Phase
Concept II: Writers apply the writing process to construct personal narratives.
Session 1 Writers generate story ideas through exploring strong feelings.
Session 2 Writers plan and rehearse their stories – focus on oral rehearsal with gestures.
Session 3 Writers plan and rehearse their stories through picture plans.
Session 4 Writers zoom in on a topic to find a small moment story.
Session 5 Writers capture the reader’s attention using a storyteller’s voice.
Session 6 Writers practice their storyteller’s voices using picture plans/sketches.
Session 7 Writers write a discovery draft.
Session 10 Writers reread and revisit their pieces by using a revision chart.
Session 11 Writers work independently as they move through the writing process.
Concept III: Writers use a repertoire of strategies to generate more focused, informative and engaging pieces.
Session 12 Writers think about the heart of the message.
Session 13 Writers create catchy leads.
Session 15 Writers write with details, details, details.
Session 16 Writers show, not tell in their writing.
Session 17 Writers write strong endings.
Concept IV: Writers revise and edit their best piece/s to share with an audience.
Session 18 Writers act out events to show, not tell their stories using drama.
Session 20 Writers focus on finishing touches using a revision checklist.
Session 21 Writers focus on finishing touches using a word wall list and spelling patterns.
Session 22 Writers focus on finishing touches using an editing checklist.
Session 23 Writers share their pieces with an audience – celebrate.
Concept V: Writers follow routines and rituals to develop a community of independent writers.
Session 8 Writers stay productive during workshop time.
Please note: Routines and Rituals are addressed in the mid-workshop teaching point in most lessons.
Concept VI: Writers work with partners to learn to work independently.
Session 9 Writers are problem solvers not problem keepers.
Session 14 Writers work effectively with their partners.
Session 19 Writers give their partners specific suggestions in a gentle way.
Session 24 Unit Wrap Up Day – Time for student reflection and cleaning-out folders.
