Day 37: 10/27/17 - A Day: Writer's Workshop Session #8 - Final Touches before Publication

Good Morning 6th Graders,
          Today is a 'C' Day. Make sure you use the bathroom & sharpen your pencils. Check to see that you have everything you need for your morning classes. 
                           Thank you
                           Mr. Trumble
ELA:
Do Now:

• Write tonight's homework down in your agenda
• Bring me your Grade Report

Homework: 

• Hand write the final copy of your narrative
• Work on your Illustration

Writers Workshop Session #8

Standards:

• W6.3 - Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and a well structured sequence of events
• W6.4 - Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience
• W6.5 -With guidance and support from peers & adults develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, and trying a new approach.

Part 1: Self Evaluation & Finishing Touches

1. Give your story a title
2. Use the Narrative Writing Checklist to put final improvements into your writing. At this point your writing is not done. It still needs your finishing touches. DO NOT JUST READ EACH CRITERIA AND MARK IT OF! Take your time to evaluate each component and make your writing the best it can be before working with a partner.
3. Use the plot line as an additional guide for your writing.

Part 2: Evaluation & Collaboration
Today you will choose another writing partner to work with to help you evaluate your writing and prepare it for final publication. 
1. Read your draft to your partner, including the Lead, the small details, the internal story, and all of the improvements you have made. 
2. You will use the Narrative Writing Peer Evaluator Checklist to get feedback

Part 3 - Illustration

• Create an illustration for your narrative
• Your paper needs to be oriented in the 'tall' position