ALEX Learning Activity

  

Write On!

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  This learning activity provided by:  
Author: Rebekah Odegard Sewell
System:Dothan City
School:Highlands Elementary School
  General Activity Information  
Activity ID: 2967
Title:
Write On!
Digital Tool/Resource:
The Writing Process The Stages of Writing Activity Google Slide Presentation on TeachersPayTeachers
Web Address – URL:
Overview:

In this activity, students will follow a Google Slide Presentation while writing notes or by taking digital notes about The Writing Process and the stages within the process. The students will also learn what each stage is designed to accomplish, what questions to ask to determine if they have met the goals of each stage and the focus of each stage.

This resource was created in partnership with Dothan City Schools.
  Associated Standards and Objectives  
Content Standard(s):
English Language Arts
ELA2021 (2021)
Grade: 6
R4. Utilize a writing process to plan, draft, revise, edit, and publish writings in various genres.
Unpacked Content
Teacher Vocabulary:
R4.
  • Writing process
  • Plan
  • Draft
  • Revise
  • Edit
  • Publish
  • Genres
Knowledge:
R4. Students know:
  • The writing process steps are to plan, draft, revise, edit, and publish.
  • Various genres of writing.
Skills:
R4. Students are able to:
  • Plan writings in various genres.
  • Draft writings in various genres.
  • Revise writings in various genres.
  • Edit writings in various genres.
  • Publish writings in various genres.
Understanding:
R4. Students understand that:
  • The writing process is a set of steps that make writing easier.
  • There are different categories, or genres, of writing that can be used for different purposes.
Learning Objectives:

The students will define and determine when to use the stages of The Writing Process and the importance of each step. Upon completion, students will begin to integrate the steps and be prepared to explain the process when they create their next writing piece. 
  Strategies, Preparations and Variations  
Phase:
During/Explore/Explain
Activity:

The students will complete notes on The Writing Process and be able to explain the different stages before writing.

Teacher Steps:

1) Teachers, first log into Teachers Pay Teachers and download the Google Presentation and the notes. Follow the link here to get the resource. 

2) This is a free presentation from TeachersPayTeachers and the teacher will need to decide whether the students will complete a paper worksheet or use the digital copy. I prefer the paper copy so students can refer to it for the remainder of the school year.

3) Print out the answer key for teacher reference or for students who might need guided notes.

4) The teacher will Present the Google Slide Presentation during class, encourage student participation, and check for comprehension.

5) The teacher can choose to grade the notes for completion or encourage the students to complete the assignment before they can move on to the next activity.
Assessment Strategies:

Students will actively participate in the class by taking notes during the presentation on the student worksheets. These notes will be used throughout the year when writing essays and revising them based on the practices discussed in the presentation.
The teacher will evaluate the completion of the student's notes and notate the students' participation.
Advanced Preparation:

1) You will need to log into TeacherPayTeachers and create an account if you do not have one yet.

2) This is a free presentation from TeachersPayTeachers and the teacher will need to decide whether the students will complete a paper worksheet or use the digital copy. I prefer the paper copy so students can refer to it for the remainder of the school year.

3) Print out the answer key for teacher reference or for students who might need guided notes.
Variation Tips (optional):

Tier 2 Intervention: Provide pre-filled notes to students who may need extra help.

Extension/Expansion: For advanced students who may finish quickly, make copies of various written works in the different stages of writing and have the students identify which stage(s) of the work has been completed.
Notes or Recommendations (optional):

Links to related activities: 

Before Activity: Seven Steps to Successful Writing

After Activity: Seven Steps to Successful Writing: The Post Test
  Keywords and Search Tags  
Keywords and Search Tags: 6th grade, 7 steps writing process, Digital notes, ELA writing process, The Writing Process