1. SDHS Writing Initiative

2. Purpose: To encourage students to think critically and analytically about a given topic. To create school-wide awareness and focus about the importance of the writing assessment in making AYP – Writing Assessment given in FEBRUARY!

3. Lesson Materials Needed: Writing prompts –Teacher will provide Notebook paper (students) Pen or pencil

4. Accountability for Students If students choose not write during writing time, they will be required to complete writing assignment during ISS.

5. SDHS Writing Initiative

6. Weekly Writing Prompt J.F.K once said, “If we are strong our strength will speak for itself. If we are weal our words will be of no help.” Do you agree with J.F.K.’s view that our actions speak louder than our words? Or that “talking a tough game” doesn’t mean we have personal strength of character? Why or why not? In well-developed paragraphs, use specific reasons and examples to support your position.

7. Analyze and discuss the writing prompt with your teacher. 1. Analyze and discuss the writing prompt with your teacher. What is the theme or main topic of the author’s quotation? This can be a one-word answer. (friendship)

8. INTERPRET: What does the author mean? 2. INTERPRET: What does the author mean? Summarize your answer in three sentences or less.

9. Do you agree or disagree with the author? 3. Do you agree or disagree with the author? IN PARAGRAPH FORM give specific reasons and examples as to why you agree or disagree with the author of the quotation.

10. Additional Student Directions: Journals should be at least a page in length (front only) for all questions combined or the equivalent of 20 minutes of writing. Students should be actively writing for 20 minutes In your heading include your name and date of the assignment.