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.