Summary Writing: The Thirteen
Students will read, use a graphic organizer, and write a summary of the thirteen colonies in our Open Court reading selection, “If You Lived in the Time of the American Revolution.”
Connection to Writing
Part of the EETT Grant is professional development. The writing component of the grant was headed up from folks from the Area 3 Writing Project (A3WP). Topics covered: Writer’s Notebook, Six Traits, Narrative and Persuasive writing.
Summary Writing: When Shlemiel Went to Warsaw
Summary Writing: Trapped by the Ice
Summary Writing: The Story of Jumping Mouse
Objective: Students will create a graphic organizer, write a summary, and record their summary for The Story of Jumping Mouse, Unit Six: Journeys and Quests.
Summary Writing: She’s a Fashionista
We read “She’s a Fasionista” from TimeForKids.com. For her sixth birthday, CECILIA CASSINI, now 11, asked for a sewing machine. Since then, her passion for fashion has blossomed into a career as a designer. Her creations are sold online and… Continue Reading
Summary Writing: Bill Pickett
Summarizing “Bill Pickett: Rodeo-Ridin’ Cowboy” from our Open Court text.
Summary Writing: How Plants Cells are Different From Animal Cells (Audio)
Our assignment is to summarize part of the the selection, “What are Plants and Animals Made of?” Specifically, students are focusing on the differences of plant cells. Podcasts recorded 02/18.