personal essay

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Writing for Understanding Instruction

 Teacher Plan

 

Teacher____________________Class __________Date ______Writing genre Personal Essay

 

 

 

Topic /  Subject / Text

CENTRAL IDEAS Content: We must have reasons to support our opinions. Reading: Writing: Personal opinions to support thesis.

 

 

Focusing Question	Focus (answer to focusing question)
Why is ______ your favorite season?	Summer is my favorite season because I can read for pleasure and be warm.

 

 

response to text

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Writing for Understanding Instruction

 Teacher Plan

 

Teacher____________________Class __________Date ______Writing genre Response to text

 

 

 

Topic /  Subject / Text T

CENTRAL IDEAS Content: Always be yourself and others will see your uniqueness – even bullies Reading: Picture book (Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon) main character has unique and special characteristics that help her deal with bullies. Writing: Evidence from text to support thesis.

 

 

Focusing Question	Focus (answer to focusing question)
What does Molly Lou teach us?	People try to make Molly Lou feel badly about being different, but Molly Lou shows us that being different can be a good thing.

 

 

Human Body

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Writing for Understanding Instruction

 Teacher Plan

 

Teacher____________________Class __________Date ______Writing genre:informative/explanatory

 

 

 

Topic /  Subject / Text The Human Body/ Science/ Informative

CENTRAL IDEAS Content: The Human body is unique in its body systems and structures and aids in survival and development. Reading: Writing: Evidence can be drawn from multiple sources to support a thesis.

 

 

Focusing Question	Focus (answer to focusing question)
How does the skeletal system help your body?	The skeletal structure provides support and protection for the body.