Avenues to Better Writing. Why is writing important? One of the 4 domains of the ELD Standards...

Avenues to Better Writing

It builds confidence

How we express ourselves- it’s a

life skill

Writing is on the IPT, EOG, and

the 4th grade tests

Measure of Comprehension

One of the 4 domains of the ELD Standards

Why is writing

important?

Types of writing in Avenues

• Interactive Writing

• Shared Writing

• Daily writing

• Content Connections / Response to Reading

• Writing Project

1St Grade Writing

• Daily Writing

• Content Connections

• Writing Projects (2)

2nd and 3rd Grade Writing

• Daily Writing

• Content Connections / Response to Literature


• Uses EAYC! (Green)

4th and 5th Grade Writing

• Daily Writing

• Content Connections / Response to Literature


• EAYC! (Purple)

Supports for Writing

2nd and 3rd Grades

1st Grade4th and 5th Grades

Get to Know Writing!Kindergarten 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th and 5th Grade

Interactive and Shared Writing

Daily Writing

Content Connections

English At Your Command!

Writing Project

Is Interactive or Shared Writing found at your level? What other types of writing supports are found? Find an example of and page reference for each.

What types of of writing activities come out of content connections? Is there any type of writing that is found more often than other types? Find an example and page reference

for content connections.

What version of EAYC! Is used at your level and what color is it? Where is it referenced (location on page) in your Teacher’s Guide?

Find a writing project in your Teachers Guide. Is the writing project thematically linked to the unit? Give an example of a writing project at your level. How long should it take?

Is Daily Writing found at your level? What is the purpose of Daily Writing? How long should daily writing take? Find an example of and page reference for daily writing.

Writing TraitsWriting Trait Organization Focus and

CoherenceVoice Development

of Ideas

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

Write to Give Information / Directions (How-to)

Write to Entertain / Story

Write to Express Feelings / Personal Narrative


Write to Describe / Personal Narrative

Write to Entertain / Tall Tale

Write to Give Information / Information Article

Write to Give Information / Information Article

Write to Give Information / Biography

Write to Give Information / Report



Write to Entertain / Folk Tale


Write to Express Feelings / Poem

Write to Describe / Character Sketch

Write to Describe / Description

Write to Persuade / Persuasive Letter

One more trait…

Writing Conventions

Understanding where writing occurs

• In grades 3-5, the writing projects are “sandwiched” in between the units

• The Writing Project is not thematically linked to the unit before or after it; therefore, the writing project can be done independent of the unit

Do NOT Fear the Writing Project

• Let the On Line Planner be your Guide

• You can do the writing project in eight weeks (as evidenced in the OnLine Planner)

• OR you CAN do the writing project in ONE week

• English At Your Command! is your friend

Teaching the Writing Project

• What are the steps?

Steps in the Writing Process

1. Study Organization

2. Prewrite

3. Draft

4. Revise- Subject – Verb Agreement- Study Organization

5. Proofread and Edit

6. Publish and Share



• Which students should participate?



• Which students should participate?

• Why is it important to do all the steps in the writing project?


• What are the steps?• Which students should participate?• Why is it important to do all the steps in the

writing project?

But the BIG question really is…

HOW IN THE WORLD DO I FIT IT IN?

Options for the Writing ProjectOption #1:

Use the On Line Planner:• Select the 90-120 minute pre-made plan option to see

the writing project incorporated into the unit plan• Click on the writing activity to see details of how writing is

incorporated across the two units• Incorporate writing gradually throughout unit, typically

over the course of 8 weeks (4 weeks per unit)

Options for the Writing Project

Option #2

• Do the writing project all in one week. Use the online planner to move the writing project to one week.

• Add activities by clicking on the day to add writing activities found in previous units.

You can add activities from previous units here

Stroll down the Avenue…

• Have FUN with writing!

• Make writing purposeful and a great way to cement and apply learning

• Use technology to effectively prioritize and plan writing

…your students will thank you…

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