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Generative Writing. Session 3 Sentence Patterning Adolescent Research and Development Team. Iowa Professional Development Model. The Iowa Professional Development Model. Provides a recommended framework Targets increased student learning & achievement - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Session 3
Sentence Patterning
Adolescent Research and Development Team
Generative Writing
Iowa Professional Development Model Iowa Professional Development Model:
Student Learning at the Center ofSchool Improvement/Staff Development
Operating Principles
Focus on Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Participative Decision Making (School/District)
Simultaneity Leadership
Goal Setting andStudent Learning
Selecting Contentand Providers
Designing Processfor Professional
Development
ProgramEvaluation
(Summative)
Collecting/AnalyzingStudent Data
Ongoing Data Collection(Formative Evaluation)
Training/LearningOpportunities
Collaboration/Implementation
The Iowa Professional Development Model
Provides a recommended framework Targets increased student learning &
achievement Responds to state and federal legislation Is based on research that shows how
professional development results in student achievement gains
What Can the IPDM do for students? Full implementation of the model has the
capacity to:
◦ increase learning and achievement for everyone◦ focus on specific needs of subgroups of students
PurposeGenerate sentences from given words.
Build writing fluencyBuild word choice
Generative Writing: Sentence Patterning
Advanced step in generative writingAdvanced level for Grades K-3.
Advanced level to use with Grades 4-8 to scaffold learning.
Generative Writing: Sentence Patterning
Objective: To compose written messages based on given words.
Activity: Given specific parameters, students use their understanding of syntax and sentence structure to construct meaningful texts.
Level of Support: Moderate at the beginning working to small group and then independent activities.
Format: Whole class, small group, or individual student.
Fisher, D. & Frey, N. (2007). Scaffolded Writing Instruction: Teaching with a Gradual-Release Framework. New York: Scholastic.
Generative Writing: Sentence Patterning
Adheres to conventions generally established in spelling, punctuation, grammar, usage, syntax, and style
Uses writing as a tool for learning Engages in the information literacy process:
accesses, evaluates, and communicates information and ideas
Is able to write on demand Communicates in a variety of genres Iowa Department of Education. (2009, February). Iowa Core Curriculum.
Des Moines, IA: Author.
Generative Writing: Sentence Patterning
Correlation to Iowa Core Curriculum
Objective
Students will be able to write a sentence when given parameters for a chosen word, part of speech, punctuation, or element of style.
Generative Writing: Sentence Patterning
Parts of Speech Begin a sentence with a noun. Use a proper noun in a sentence. Use a noun and a pronoun in a sentence. Include an adjective with a target word. Use an adverb in the third position in the sentence. Include a preposition in your sentence. Use ___ as a gerund. Use a noun infinitive to make an interesting
sentence.
Fisher, D., & Frey, N. (2007). Scaffolded Writing Instruction: Teaching With a Gradual-Release Framework. New York: Scholastic.
Generative Writing: Sentence Patterning
Punctuation Write a sentence that ends with an
exclamation mark. Ask a question using the word . Write a sentence with an independent
clause and a semicolon. Use a colon with a list. Include a parenthetical expression in a
sentence.
Fisher, D., & Frey, N. (2007). Scaffolded Writing Instruction: Teaching With a Gradual-Release Framework. New York: Scholastic.
Generative Writing: Sentence Patterning
Elements of Style Write an imperative using the word . Create a sentence with a prepositional phrase. Use a possessive with the target word . Begin a sentence with a dependent clause. Write a sentence that uses alliteration. Use as a simile. Include an appositive in a sentence with the
word __.
Fisher, D., & Frey, N. (2007). Scaffolded Writing Instruction: Teaching With a Gradual-Release Framework. New York: Scholastic.
Generative Writing: Sentence Patterning
Example A
Teacher’s directions:“Use a proper noun in a
sentence.”
Student writes: Manuel is writing a letter to his family.
Generative Writing:Sentence Patterning
Example B
“Write a sentence with the word embassy and an adjective describing the target word.”
Student writes : The French Embassy is on Cathedral Street.
Generative Writing: Sentence Patterning
Example C
“Write a sentence that asks a question using the word mineral.”
Student writes: How would a scientist identify the mineral found in this rock?
Generative Writing: Sentence Patterning
A Structure for Successful InstructionGradual Release of Responsibility
Adapted from Doug FisherBetter Learning Through Structured Teaching
Video clip of a 7th Grade Middle School Classroom Sentence Patterning (Punctuation & Parts of Speech)or
7th Grade Special Education Small Group
Generative Writing Sentence Patterning Guided Lesson – Gradual Release of Responsibility Model-Guided Instruction
Generative Writing: Sentence Patterning
Complete the Sentence Patterning Video Response Sheet as you
view the video.
Generative Writing: Sentence Patterning
Group Discussion of the Sentence Patterning
Video Response Sheet
Generative Writing: Sentence Patterning
Let’s Try It!
Generative Writing: Sentence Patterning
Small Group Explicit Instruction◦ Use generative writing in small groups to work on
missing skills in writing for your students.◦ Tape record instructions of generative writing for
students to complete in small group with a leader in charge of the recording.
◦ Revise and expand generative writing during Writer’s Workshop. (ie. Word families or drawing pictures and writing sentences to show word meaning)
Generative Writing:Sentence Patterning
Pair Share Activity◦Think of how you could implement this
into your classroom setting. (How often, how much time needed, preparation, would this work for you?)
◦Share with 1 -2 people at your table.◦Volunteers to share with whole group.
Generative Writing: Sentence Patterning
Questions?
Generative Writing: Sentence Patterning