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Publishing Writing Lesson PlanPublishing Writing Lesson Plan
Publisher
Pace University
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Grade
2nd - 4th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Duration
1 day
Instructional Strategies
Collaborative Learning
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Year
2009
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Publishing Writing

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Scholars become familiar with tagline literature with the help of the story, Alexander and the Horrible, No Good, Very Bad, Terrible Day by Judith Viort. After a read-aloud and whole-class discussion, leveled groups complete several differentiated activities such as songwriting, playwriting, creating a comic strip, and reflecting on a journal topic. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

Writing, the writing process, authors, children's literature, types of writing, responding to literature, responding to reading, script writing, creative writing, song writing, comic strips

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Make copies of each group's list of leveled activities, rubrics, and the anchor activities for learners to read at their own pace without interrupting other workers 
  • Gather a collection of tagline literature for participants to browse before or after they start anchor activities 
  • Invite pupils to share their finished product with their peers, perform a Think, Pair, Share or showcase items  individually in front of the class 

Classroom Considerations

  • Activities are based on reading level—test prior and place readers in three groups 
  • Review each activity to prep materials needed for pupils to complete them 

Pros

  • Incorporates cooperative learning strategies 
  • Any relevant song can be used for the hook 
  • Accommodations are listed for English language learners 

Cons

  • The lesson's format is unorganized 
  • The cube is cut off from the page 

Common Core

RL.2.1 RL.3.1 RL.4.1 W.3.4 W.4.4 L.2.1.a L.2.2.a L.2.3.a L.3.1.a L.3.2.a L.3.3.a L.4.1.a L.4.2.a L.4.3.a

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