1. All About Me Writing Project Ms. McManus 7 th grade ELA

2. LEQ: What tools do writers use to organize their thoughts and information when writing an informational piece? (W2) We will write one paragraph on each of the following text structures, about your life: Problem/Solution Cause/Effect Definition Compare/Contrast And then we will create a timeline showing sequence of events/Chronological order.

3. LEQ: What tools do writers use to organize their thoughts and information when writing an informational piece? (W2) The project will include: Headings and subheadings At least two different visual graphics to support the information: graph, chart, and picture All items will be stapled together into a manila folder, or displayed onto a poster board. It will be scored using the attached rubric.

4. LEQ: What tools do writers use to organize their thoughts and information when writing an informational piece? (W2) Problem/Solution: The student has a well-developed paragraph that contains a clear problem and solution. There are few to no errors in grammar, spelling and punctuation.

5. LEQ: What tools do writers use to organize their thoughts and information when writing an informational piece? (W2) Think of a time that you faced a problem in your life, and how you went about to solve it. Step # 1: Brainstorm with table partners about possible “problem” topics that a middle school aged or elementary student may have faced up to this point of their life. - It could be school related or outside of school. (family, friends, pets, sports, school…)

6. LEQ: What tools do writers use to organize their thoughts and information when writing an informational piece? (W2) Friendssportsfamilyschool

7. LEQ: What tools do writers use to organize their thoughts and information when writing an informational piece? (W2) Problem/Solution Complete the graphic organizer using the brainstorming sheet from earlier, if necessary. Rough Draft: On a sheet of loose-leaf paper begin to write your rough draft. – Draw the reader into your story with a creative, catchy starter. – Write out your reasons and support sentences. – Have a concluding sentence that wraps up your topic.

8. LEQ: What tools do writers use to organize their thoughts and information when writing an informational piece? (W2) Student/peer editing of your rough draft. 1. Switch papers with a table partner and read their rough draft. 2. Now skim back over their rough draft and look for errors in spelling. Circle any spelling errors that you see, or think are wrong. 3. Did the student capitalize every first letter in each sentence? 4. Does each student have an end mark punctuation? 5. Are there any fragments or run on sentences? If so, put a check mark on the edge of the paragraph to signify this.

9. LEQ: What tools do writers use to organize their thoughts and information when writing an informational piece? (W2 ) Cause/Effect Explains why something happened, why conditions exist or what resulted from an action or condition.

10. LEQ: What tools do writers use to organize their thoughts and information when writing an informational piece? (W2) The effect of a parent, teacher or friend on your life. The effect of peer pressure on students The effect of cramming for a test. The effects of stress on students. The effects of watching reality shows on tv. The effects of changing friends, or schools, or moving.

11. LEQ: What tools do writers use to organize their thoughts and information when writing an informational piece? (W2) Definition/Description: to define and explain it parts or specifics, usually with examples. Main Idea/Detail: states a central idea and then uses facts, definitions, quotations, concrete details and examples to support the idea. Topic: Think of three or four adjectives that you or others might use to describe you. Then explain how those adjectives define you by giving specific examples from you life.

12. LEQ: What tools do writers use to organize their thoughts and information when writing an informational piece? (W2) Background information on yourself: name, age, where you live, interests, hobbies… Main Idea: Adjectives that describe Ms. McManus Detail: Creative -I like to write stories and poetry. -active imagination. Detail: Organized -always straightening and re-arranging things to find the best fit. -binders and labels for everything. Detail: Caring -I notice peoples emotions and try to help them when they need help. -I help my 80yr old neighbor with yard work, and shoveling. Detail: Musical - I play piano and drums -I was in UD marching band, percussion ensemble, pep band, and symphonic band. -love concerts and listening to music

13. LEQ: What tools do writers use to organize their thoughts and information when writing an informational piece? (W2) Compare and Contrast: the similarities and differences between two or more people, places and things.

14. LEQ: What tools do writers use to organize their thoughts and information when writing an informational piece? (W2) going to a movie, to watching a movie at home. Going to a live sporting event, to watching one on TV. Watching a sport or musical performance to actually playing the sport or performing the music. Your two favorite holidays Your two favorite foods Two of your family members, or two of your friends Two types of music (rap to classical; or two songs in particular…) Being poor to being rich Living in the U.S. to living in another country

15. LEQ: What tools do writers use to organize their thoughts and information when writing an informational piece? (W2) Playing Wii or X-box computer games to playing real games Two movies you enjoy or dislike; or two books you enjoy or dislike Snow to rain Being a teen to being a toddler Two pets you own, or the life of a dog to the life of a cat Talking to a parent and talking to your friends Camping as to sleeping in a hotel Your best birthday to your worst birthday Your happiest day to your saddest day

16. LEQ: What tools do writers use to organize their thoughts and information when writing an informational piece? (W2) Facts about: _my pet goldfish___ Named Betsy Bubbles Stays in the fish tank in order to live Swims in and out of his fake castle and treasure chest Eats fish food Swims to the top of the tank in search of more food Facts about both: ____goldfish____ and __ ____puppy______ Both are pets Rely on humans to feed them Don’t have the lifespan of a human being Make people happy and calm Need food and water to survive Facts about: my pet dog______ Named Cinder Can move around inside and outside of the house Can run and play Eats dog food and real people food Comes running when called or whistled to. Furry, Needs baths and grooming

17. LEQ: What tools do writers use to organize their thoughts and information when writing an informational piece? (W2) Sequence of Events (timeline) Use the graphic organizer provided in class to create a timeline of either a specific event in your life, or a timeline of your life from a date you choose until another date you choose.

18. LEQ: What tools do writers use to organize their thoughts and information when writing an informational piece? (W2) Brainstorm topics: A vacation A family trip Your first day of school What a typical school day looks like Your morning routine Your nighttime routine What your schedule is like on the weekends A timeline of you from birth until present