Week 1 Writing

Week 1 Writing Notes

Hi teachers. This is your virtual writing instructor.

Here is the Week 1 lesson outline. It's the same plan you can read in the Writing Materials folder on the G Drive.

This plan:

• tells you about the reading activities
• gives you links to resources
• describes the output you need to produce this week.

Remember: 

There is no homework. Do the writing work during the regular time periods. You will have plenty of time as the course moves forward to write and rewrite your writing. 

Contact

• If something is not clear, feel free to email me: robbusan at yahoo dot com.

Paper

It's a good idea to have an old fashioned paper notebook. You will also need a pen or pencil.

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HOUR 1

Task 1: Introduction

1. Read the slide show #1 The Writing Class.
2. Answer the question at the end of the slide show. You don't need to upload the answer to the G drive. Just write the answer on a piece of paper.

 Task 2: Fluency activity

1. Read slide show #2 Prepositional Phrases.
2. Watch #3 Fluency Drill and write sentences to match the pictures.
3. Write 10 sentences on a Google doc and share the file to your Google Drive folder -- TTP2020 Writings.

HOURS 2 AND 3

Task 3: Write a summary

1. Read slide show #4 How to write a summary.
2. Read the assignment at the end of the slide show.
3. Watch the video called Room 8 (it’s on YouTube).
4. Write a two-page summary and analysis (What was the message of the story? Did you like the video, the story, or the message?)
5. Write this assignment on a Google doc and share the file to your Google Drive folder -- TTP2020 Writings.

Wrap Up

By the end of Hour 3 this week, you should create two documents:

• Google doc from Task 2 (sentences)
• Google doc from Task 3 (summary)

Zoom

• If you have any questions about the video or assignments, drop by the Zoom Room during period 3 of your Writing class. Wednesday, March 4:  2-3pm: Secondary Room
    4-5pm: Elementary Room

Cheers!