Standard(s):   3. A. 4    3.B.4a.    3.B.4b.    3.B.4c.    3.C.4c.    3.C.4b.

Stage 1: Desired Results

Understandings

Students will master a programmed set of skills and use these skills with a greater degree of sophistication at each grade level to promote clarity and conciseness in their writing.

Essential Questions

Knowledge & Skill

How do we systematically teach writing that promotes and supports a viewpoint?
What is the best way to encourage students to incorporate revision into their writing routine?
What method of instruction will clarify or reinforce for students the importance of establishing and maintaining focus and organization in their writing?
How do we best teach or train our students to be successful writers under timed situations?
How do we prepare students for real or potentially real writing opportunities in the job market?

*attention-getter/lead-in, introduction of subject, funnel introduction, summary of points, memorable concluding statement, inverted funnel conclusion
*thesis:  provable, sophisticated, non-divided
*multiple paragraph essays utilizing the basic structure of introduction, body paragraphs (following topic sentence, assertion, evidence, elaboration, clincher)
*application of MLA documentation
*pre-writing, organizational patterns, time management for timed writings
*job applications, resumes, cover letters

Stage 2: Assessment Evidence

timed writings, essay tests, formal essays for varied purposes
researched persuasive essay
job related written assignments

Performance Task Summary

Rubric Titles

Minimum Writing Requirements:
*diagnostic essay
*1-2 formal papers outside of class per quarter
*Conferencing, revising, and rewriting are all necessary instructional tools for writing proficiency and should be reinforced as part of the writing process.
*Every unit must contain a written portion (essay question, quotation/significance response, etc.)     

Self-Assessments

Other Evidence, Summarized

final exam
written assignments

Stage 3: Learning Activities

-complete various pre-writing activities
-write multiple paragraph essays
-incorporate correct grammar into writing
-incorporate research skills into a persuasive research paper
-revise and rewrite
-complete job related writing for the career unit