Session 9-25

LESSON: Comma rules and six word memoirs (1 hour class)

OBJECTIVES
SWBAT identify correct vs. incorrect comma rules
SWBAT apply comma rules in their writing
SWBAT develop a six-word memoir
SWBAT create a six-word memoir to represent themselves and who they are as a
person
SWBAT build a community of writers
SWBAT produce a memoir, practice their writing, and incorporate comma rules into
it
Standards
L. 11-12.1
L. 11-12.2
W. 11-12.3
Rationale
The ACT is approaching; therefore grammar is the bell work every day. The unit is
memoir and practicing writing memoirs is an important aspect of learning about it.
Having a safe environment where everyone feels as if they can communicate together is
an end goal. The non-judgmental worksheet will encourage positive thoughts and feed
back.
Learner Factors
Throughout this lesson there will be visual, auditory, and hands-on tasks.
PROCEDURES
1. PowerPoint- comma rules copied into toolbox section of writers notebooks
2. YouTube on six-word memoirs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZOxhHXZW6o
3. Whats your six-word memoir? (brainstorm/ write down 2-3)
4. Put favorite six word memoir on note card and decorate- tape on whiteboard
5. Non-judgmental worksheet- add comments on whiteboard
6. Journal- elaborate your six word memoir
7. YouTube- other teen examples https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TesQtK5JG68
MATERIALS
Writers notebooks
Overhead
Computer
Notecards
Art supplies
ASSESSMENT
- Assessing students knowledge in commas.
- Assessing how students apply a new concept to their writing.
- Assessing how students apply prior knowledge about memoir and creating one using
only six words.
- Assessing how students work together and give positive feedback.

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