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3. Student Learning Map
- Topic:01: Author's Backpack
- Subject(s):English Language Arts
- Days:180
- Grade(s):K
Key Learning:
The kindergarten writer selects a topic, brainstorms ideas, and writes various selections to be shared with others. Kindergarten students focus on developing connected sentences using appropriate grade level conventions.
Unit Essential Question(s):
Concept: October - I am an Author
Lesson Essential Question(s):How do I plan for writing?
(A)What are some reasons I might write?
(A)How do I express my thoughts on paper?
(A)Lesson Essential Question(s):What are the purposes of an expository essay?
(A)How do I plan for writing?
(A)How do I plan for writing?
(ET)How can I seqence my thoughts?
(A)Why are details important?
(A)How do I express my thoughts on paper?
(ET)How do I create a narrative story?
(A)Where do I begin writing?
(ET)How do I plan for writing?
(ET)Concept: January/February - I Write for an Audience
Concept: March/April - I Research for My Writing
Lesson Essential Question(s):How do I connect my thoughts to develop a story?
(ET)How can I make my writing clear and readable for others?
(A)How do I develop a plan?
(A)How do I use my plan to communicate my thoughts?
(ET)How can I contribute to a shared writing experience?
(ET)How can I make my story better by adding details?
(ET)Lesson Essential Question(s):How do I use vivid and varied language to create precise and interesting ideas?
(A) (ET)
How do I use a compare or contrast graphic organizer to show how two of my favorite things are alike and different?
(ET)How do I use a completed organizer to write about my favorite things?
(A)How can I use technology to make my story better?
(A)How does an author end a sentence?
(A)When do I use upper/capital and lower case letters in my writing?
(A)How do I make my pictures and words match?
(A)Lesson Essential Question(s):How can I fine tune my expository and narrative essays to earn 4, 5, or 6 on FCAT Writes?
(ET)How does a group work together to learn and share information?
(A)How do I share information I've found with others?
(ET)Why do I use main idea and details when I write?
(A)How do I organize details to support my story?
(A)Vocabulary:Concept: May - Writing to Persuade
Concept: Concept: Lesson Essential Question(s):How do I organize my reasons for my opinion?
(A)How do I persuade others about my opinion?
(A)Lesson Essential Question(s):Lesson Essential Question(s):Vocabulary:Vocabulary:Vocabulary:
Additional Information:
Teachers are encouraged to model how to use the above mentioned strategies.
Just Write Expository (Kathy Robinson); Just Write Narrative (Kathy Robinson)
Razzle Dazzle Writing (Melissa Forney)
Reviser's Toolbox (Barry Lane)
Thinking Maps (bubble, flow map)
CRISS Strategies (concept map, story plan)
Dictionary; Thesaurus
Trophies Language Book
Resources:
Acquisition Lesson:
Extending Thinking Lesson: