Beacon Lesson Plan LibraryJust Write It!Donna WoodsDescriptionStudents write a narrative story from a planning sheet. Note: Click here for the Beacon lesson plan Just Plan It! which should be used prior to this lesson.StandardsFlorida Sunshine State StandardsLA.B.2.2.5.4.4 The student chooses specific detail and precise word choice to support the story line. LA.B.2.2.5.4.6 The student uses transitions to move the narrative story forward in time. Florida Process Standards Effective Communicators 02 Florida students communicate in English and other languages using information, concepts, prose, symbols, reports, audio and video recordings, speeches, graphic displays, and computer-based programs. Critical and Creative Thinkers 04 Florida students use creative thinking skills to generate new ideas, make the best decision, recognize and solve problems through reasoning, interpret symbolic data, and develop efficient techniques for lifelong learning. Materials-One Copy of the planning sheet for each student (See Attached File)-Pencil and paper for each student -Overhead transparency of the planning sheet -Overhead projector and pen -One blank overhead transparency Preparations1. Make one copy of the planning sheet for each student. (See Attached File)2. Make one overhead transparency of the planning sheet. Procedures1. Review what a planning sheet is by showing an overhead transparency of the planning sheet and discuss each part. (See Attached File)2. Pass out the planning sheet to each student. 3. On an overhead, have the students contribute ideas to write a group beginning paragraph based on the planning sheet's setting, beginning, and event #1. Add details and use adequate word choice to support the story line and use transition words. 4. On the overhead, list the transition words that the group wrote in step 3 and make a list of other transition words that they might choose to use in rest of the story. 5. Have students individually complete the story continuing to add details, use good word choice and use transition words. 5. Have students orally share their stories. AssessmentsUse Florida Writes Scoring Rubric for narrative writing to assess stories. See Web Links section. A copy of the rubric can be printed from this site.ExtensionsStudents may work in groups to write stories.Return to the Beacon Lesson Plan Library. |