Step Up to Writing

What is Step Up to Writing? Explicit, Direct Instruction About tools Multi-sensory approach The Writing Process Promoting Good Writing Traits Common Language and High Expectations.

Goals / Improving reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. / Increasing confidence in their academic skills / Helping students achieve success / Teaching skills that can be used for a lifetime / Learning to write clear organized papers / Focusing their ideas by writing topic sentences and thesis statements. / Writing leads for stories and use story transitions effectively / Giving guidance, support, and direction to become successful

Goals / Improve the quality and quantity of writing done by students. / Create a common goal for all teachers / Raise writing assessment scores / Prepare students for real-world writing

Organization is K E Y

“The House”

by Chris Tovani READ WITH A PURPOSE: 1. Explain why they’re reading a certain topic. 2. Encourages reading the questions before reading the passage, that way they are prepared to look for certain things and may do so with a heightened interest.

Two Kinds of Writing Telling a Story (Narrative ) Giving Information (Expository)

Step Up to Writing Expository Paragraphs: / Need a title / Have a topic sentence THESIS STATEMENT / Use transitions (R/D/F) / Explain and give examples / Have a conclusion

Not so primary COLORS GREEN- GO! State your topic. YELLOW - Reason/Detail/Fact RED - STOP! Explain; give examples. GREEN - Go back! Restate your topic.

Bill Cosby Even though some people feel that Bill Cosby is just another comedian, there are several reasons why he is not. First is the fact that Cosby doesn’t use any foul language. For some comedians, like Eddie Murphy and Andrew Dice Clay, foul language makes up almost their whole act. But Cosby uses only a couple of “bad words,” and he still brings in a big audience when he performs. Along with this is his idea of using every day situations for his humor. Cosby doesn’t make up jokes on anything, but brings out the humor in what happens to us all. One example of this is the way that he talks about the dentist and the “little toilet” we all have to spit in. Bill Cosby also uses excellent body and facial expressions. When he talks about gin, vodka, and beer drinkers, he can imitate them and make it look very realistic. Finally, his facial expressions are so convincing that one would almost think he was drunk. Clearly, Bill Cosby, with his different style, is as good, if not better than most of the popular comedians today..

Topic: Bill Cosby Foul language Everyday situations Body and facial expressions Eddie Murphy / Andrew Dice Clay uses a couple “bad words” brings in big audiences still imitates drunk people convincing Green Fold paper into 2 column notes Yellow Reds Organization is KEY doesn’t make up jokes “little toilet”

Topic: Bill Cosby Foul language Everyday situations Facial expression Eddie Murphy / Andrew Dice Clay uses a couple “bad words” brings in big audiences still imitates drunk people convincing Organization is KEY doesn’t make up jokes “little toilet” GREEN “I have a place I’m going with this paragraph.” “What am I going to prove?” … “What am I going to explain?”… “What am I going to share”. YELLOW SLOW DOWN! Reason/Fact/Detail Key concepts RED STOP & EXPLAIN Evidence

Bill Cosby Even though some people feel that Bill Cosby is just another comedian, there are several reasons why he is not. First is the fact that Cosby doesn’t use any foul language. For some comedians, like Eddie Murphy and Andrew Dice Clay, foul language makes up almost their whole act. But Cosby uses only a couple of “bad words,” and he still brings in a big audience when he performs. Along with this is his idea of using every day situations for his humor. Cosby doesn’t make up jokes on anything, but brings out the humor in what happens to us all. One example of this is the way that he talks about the dentist and the “little toilet” we all have to spit in. Bill Cosby also uses excellent body and facial expressions. When he talks about gin, vodka, and beer drinkers, he can imitate them and make it look very realistic. Finally, his facial expressions are so convincing that one would almost think he was drunk. Clearly, Bill Cosby, with his different style, is as good, if not better than most of the popular comedians today..

Chores Although I do not like to do chores, I must do them to earn my allowance. One chore I do each day is to take out the trash. Another chore I do every day is empty the dishwasher. Finally, every week I must pick up the mess in my room. I definitely do not like to do chores, but I do like spending my allowance.

Chores Although I do not like to do chores, I must do them to earn my allowance. One chore I do each day is to take out the trash. Another chore I do every day is empty the dishwasher. Finally, every week I must pick up the mess in my room. I definitely do not like to do chores, but I do like spending my allowance.

Keeping Clean Creatures of all sizes find ways to keep themselves clean. Large animals like elephants head to rivers to cool off and clean up. After bathing in the cool water, the elephant powders itself. Rabbits also take time to clean. They often lick their ears and scrub them to keep them clean. Finally, little creatures like birds enjoy bathing in puddles. When they finish, they comb their feathers. Bathtime, it seams, isn’t just for you and me.

Keeping Clean Creatures of all sizes find ways to keep themselves clean. Large animals like elephants head to rivers to cool off and clean up. After bathing in the cool water, the elephant powders itself. Rabbits also take time to clean. They often lick their ears and scrub them to keep them clean. Finally, little creatures like birds enjoy bathing in puddles. When they finish, they comb their feathers. Bathtime, it seams, isn’t just for you and me.