Passage-Based Writing

Mrs. Murray, M.Ed.Passage-Based WritingWriting Proficiency

SentencesParagraphsSpellingPunctuationForming LettersSpacing WordsFlow of IdeasKeeping audience in mindOn topicWords for effectStory structureSkills Students NeedWhat skills do students need in order to complete a passage-based writing prompt?

Informative Rubric SBACDevelopment/Elaboration 4Development/Elaboration 2Controlling or main idea of a topic is clearly communicated, and the focus is strongly maintained for the purpose, audience, and taskConsistent use of a variety of transitional strategies to clarify the relationships between and among ideasEffective introduction and conclusionsLogical progression of ideas from beginning to end; strong connections between and among ideas with some syntactic varietyControlling or main idea of a topic may be somewhat unclear, or the focus may be insufficiently sustained for the purpose, audience, and taskInconsistent use of transitional strategies and/or little varietyIntroduction or conclusion, if present, may be weakUneven progression of ideas from beginning to end; and/or formulaic; inconsistent or unclear connections between and among ideasTypes of SchmickenThe bactrum is a Transtitution schmicken. Its origins go back to the Cartific heplers who were brought to Transitution in the 1500s. Later, the Cartific schmickens combined with the shimorging mitrens of the schmickens of Grafkins who lived in the Narstigs.The schmicken was toned down a little bit, but it kept the knupple niferts it always had. The crimtal is a schmicken from the Wanstilfer Schoomark. It may be schmickened to a variety of craymores, and it uses moffett-morrfett mitrin.The pinmed originated in Bredgentine. It used a combination of Cartific, Grafkin, and Valkamanous influences. The very earliest manhittions were considered rykernoin. Later, the pinmed was sanitized a bit. Then it became a schmicken of foostraker society.Types of DanceThe bactrum is a Transtitution dance. Its origins go back to the Cartific slaves who were brought to Transtitutia in the 1500s. Later, the African dances combined with swaying steps of the dances of Grafkins who lived in the region.The dance was toned down a little, but it kept the hip movements it always had. The crimtal is a dance from the Dominican Republic. It may be danced to a variety of tempos, and it uses a foot-dragging step.The pinmed originated in Bredgentile. It used a combination of Cartific, Grafkin, and European influences. The very earliest versions were considered indecent. Later, the pinmed was sanitized a bit. Then it became a dance of mainstream society.Types of DanceThe samba is a Brazilian dance. Its origins go back to the African slaves who were brought to Brazil in the 1500s. Later, the African dances combined with the swaying steps of the Indians who lived in the region.The dance was toned down a little, but it kept the hip movements it always had. The merengue is a dance from the Dominican Republic. It may be danced to a variety of tempos, and it uses a foot-dragging style.The tango originated in Argentina. It used a combination of African, Indian, and European influences. The very earliest versions were considered indecent. Later, the tango was sanitized a bit. Then, it became a dance of mainstream society.Quote, Paraphrase and SummarizeOn your paper, write down what it means to quote, paraphrase and summarize.Now share with your table what you wrote down for each.Frayer Model

PEEC Paragraph

PEEC Paragraph ExampleBravery is a characteristic that appears during times of crisis. In the story, Where the Red Fern Grows, a boy and his two puppies are sleeping in a cave at nighttime when he hears the scream of a mountain lion. While the boy is frozen in fear, the male puppy springs to action to defend the boy and other dog. He raised his small red head high in the air, [and] bawled his challenge to the devil cat (Rawls 17-18). This shows that the boy dog displayed courage in a dangerous situation. Even though he was smaller than the mountain lion, it didnt prevent him from defending others. In life, people can show bravery in many different ways by standing up to someone or something thats bigger than themselves.The Dance by Garth BrooksRead the lyrics to The Dance and write down what you think the point of the song is.Share your thoughts with your table.http://vimeo.com/60119381Paraphrase

Writing is Exhausting!

IDEA!Plan the structureSelect words and phrasesGenerate sentencesHold in working memoryTranscribe to written text

Paraphrase PracticeTwo-Column Notes (also called Cornell Notes)One Sentence ParaphraseParaphrase or Not? ActivityTwo Column NotesIdeaIntroduction

Knowing Will Shakespeare

Cross-Dressing Theater

A Whole Lot of Angry People!

You Cant Wear That!ParaphraseWrite your paraphrase of the concept.One Sentence ParaphraseParaphrase the section titled You Cant Wear That! into ONE sentence only. Make sure it includes all of the ideas of the section.Paraphrased or Not?

Summarization

Which is better?Summary ASummary BDr. Walter Turnbull started the Boys Choir of Harlem in 1968 to help the children in the neighborhood. The choir was very successful, but Turnbull wanted to do more. In 1987 he started a special school for Harlems children.The Boys Choir of Harlem is not like other choirs. It has performed for kings, presidents, and other important people. The concert choir contains about 200 students, and the performing choir includes 35 to 40 students.Summary PracticeJournalist QuestionsOne Word SummariesMagnet SummariesNote taking foldableGet the GISTJournalist QuestionAnswer the 5Ws+H about your Shakespeare article. Then write a summary using that basic information.WhoWhatWhenWhereWhyHowOne Word SummariesUse only ONE word to summarize the article about Shakespearian times

Now write two or three sentences explaining their selection.Magnet Summary

TopicFirst ChunkSecond ChunkThird ChunkDetails go hereMagnet Summary

GISTWrite a 10-word summary of the article on Shakespearian times. No more. No less.____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________Skills Students Need