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Table of Contents Page #TitleDate 9Revision (Process) 10Editing
(Process)
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Books for Writing Notebooks Diary of a Worm by Doreen Cronin
Diary of a Spider by Doreen Cronin Amelias Notebook by Marissa Moss
Maxs Logbook by Marissa Moss
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1Notebook Criteria Please stay in the margins. Do not tear out
pages. No drawing unless instructed to do so. Your writing must be
neat enough to read. Use only blue or black ink or pencil.
Highlighters are only for highlighting!
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A-Side Write only on the front side of the pages (A side) Use
minimal glue when attaching handouts Put the handouts on the
correct pages B-Side Write on the front and back of the pages. Skip
one line between entries. Follow Directions!
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2Writing Atmosphere Looks Like Desk is cleared; only writing
notebook and pencil or pen. Eyes are on your paper. Body is
relatively still or quiet. Sounds Like Quiet or relatively silent.
You might hear pens and pencils moving, pages turning. You should
hear minimal erasing.
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Feels Like Your mind is focused. You might be excited about
your topic. Peaceful/relaxing.
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3Ideas and Content- Trait 1 Definition The important things you
write about. The message; what you are trying to say. Includes the
5 Ws and H (Who, What, Where, When, Why and How). Features The
writing is clear and focused. Interesting details are carefully
selected. Hints Write from the heart. Write about what you know.
Keep it small and precise, with clear ideas. See glued handout
(opposite page).
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Books for Ideas and Content Wilfred Gordon McDonald Partridge
by Mem Fox Nothing Ever Happens on 90 th Street by Roni Schotter
How I Spent My Summer Vacation by Mark Teague
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4Organization- Trait 2 Definition Ideas and details that are
written in a way that makes sense. Features Your writing has an
inviting lead (first two sentences). The details fit where placed,
and transitions are used. Your writing has an obvious beginning,
middle and end. Hints Identify the different parts of the piece
(beginning, middle and end). Spend time developing each part.
Arrange the parts in a logical order. See glued handout (opposite
page).
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Books for Organization Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch by Trinka
Noble Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
by Judith Viorst
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5Conventions- Trait 3 Definition The rules that make up a
language. Spelling, punctuation, capitalization, paragraphing, and
grammar usage. Features Makes the text correct and easier to read.
Hints Read the writing aloud to see if it sounds right. Use a
variety of punctuation to develop sentences of different lengths.
See glued handout (opposite page).
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Books for Conventions Yo! Yes? by Chris Raschka No, David! by
David Shannon Punctuation takes a Vacation by Robin Pulver
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6Sentence Fluency Trait 4 Definition The natural flow of
language. A variety of sentence types, and a variety of sentence
lengths. Features Individual sentences make sense. Some sentences
are longer than others. The sentences begin in different ways and
the piece of writing is easy to read aloud. Hints Cut the deadwood.
Next Im going to tell you about At this point in time Notice how
your sentences begin. Read the writing aloud to see if it sounds
right. See glued handout (opposite page).
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Books for Sentence Fluency If You Give a Moose a Muffin by
Laura Numeroff The Important Book by Margaret Wise Brown Live and
Learn and Pass It On by H. Jackson Brown Feathers and Fools by Mem
Fox
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7Word Choice Trait 5 Definition Specific words are carefully
chosen to create an image in the readers mind. Features The writing
has fresh, precise and accurate words. Specific nouns and energetic
verbs are used. The author effectively uses figurative language
(similes, metaphors, personifications, etc.) Hints Say exactly what
you mean. Develop a critical eye toward the verbs. Keep your
vocabulary natural. Select words that create a picture. See glued
handout (opposite page).
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Books for Word Choice My Cat Jack by Patricia Casey Hen Lake by
Mary Jane Auch Water by Frank Asch
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8Voice Trait 6 Definition The personality and emotion of the
writer comes through the words. Features The writing has energy and
engages the reader. It is honest and compelling, and humor is used
with control. Hints A narrative piece should be personal, friendly.
An expository piece is factual, sincere. A persuasive piece should
be passionate and authoritative. See glued handout (opposite
page).
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Books for Voice Fly Away Home by Eve Bunting Brother Eagle,
Sister Sky by Chief Seattle The Private Notebook of Katie Roberts,
Age 11 by Amy Hest Through Grandpas Eyes by Patricia
MacLachlan
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9Revision Process Definition To look at your writing and make
changes and improvements. Try and make the piece more creative and
complete. To evaluate the content, organization and style of a
piece of writing. Requires 3 Rs*Rereading, Rethinking and
Reflection* Hints Add new details; delete irrelevant information.
Move pieces so that the writing fits together and flows. Choose
your words carefully. See glued handout (opposite page).
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10Edit Process Definition To fix or correct the conventions in
a piece of writing. To make the writing as error free as possible.
Requires careful rereading. Hints Check everything, then check it
again! Read it aloud, slowly. Look for correctly spelled but
misused words. Have someone else look at it. See glued handout
(opposite page).