1. Focusing QuestionFocusing Question | Mini Lesson | Writer’s Work Time | Lesson SummaryMini LessonWriter’s Work TimeLesson Summary Transition between Events Objectives: Students will use transitions effectively to clarify the sequence of events. Students will also apply craft strategies introduced earlier to clarify meaning. Focusing Question: What specific transition words can be used to clarify the sequence of the memoir? Strategy: To clarify sequence by replacing “and then” with more precise transition words.

2. Focusing QuestionFocusing Question | Mini Lesson | Writer’s Work Time | Lesson SummaryMini LessonWriter’s Work TimeLesson Summary Mini Lesson Effective use of transition words guides the reader through the memoir. How helpful is “and then?” What transition show the order in which events in the memoir take place?

3. Focusing QuestionFocusing Question | Mini Lesson | Writer’s Work Time | Lesson SummaryMini LessonWriter’s Work TimeLesson Summary Writer’s Work Time 1.Open your most recent draft and save with today’s date. 2.Reread your draft and decide on parts where the sequence is unclear. 3.Add words or phrases to clarify the sequence using the list created by the class. 4.Review your draft to decide which parts need revision using action, details or dialogue. Make revisions. 5.Save your work in Step 5 of the Online Classroom under the activity Submit Your Revised Memoir.

4. Focusing QuestionFocusing Question | Mini Lesson | Writer’s Work Time | Lesson SummaryMini LessonWriter’s Work TimeLesson Summary Share your revisions with classmates. –What transitions/sequence words were used? –Did they make the writing more effective?