Writing Project

4th Grade Writing Project By Mikhayla Meek

A research based overview of writing instruction at the elementary level:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

daily writing practice strategy instruction self-regulation meta-cognitive reflection peer collaboration regular feedback through formative assessment.

The Buddies Carly:

Annie:

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Cheerful Character Good asset to the group

Shy Great ideas Beautiful smile

Pre- Writing Ideas

Model for Watermelon Seed Moment

Conferences:

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6 traits assessment

Mini Lesson: Standards: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.

“Struggling in the cold water I was terrified. I was able to make it part way up the cliff and then the huge wave dragged me down the jagged rocks.”

Carly Before: “I looked around and saw a lot of horses” After: “As we walked around we saw a lot of horses walking slowly”

Annie

“I was strapped in a harness and connected to a cable that would catch you if you took a wrong step. I was so scared on the first course that my uncle had to help me get over my fear…”

Writing Conference: INTASC Connections: Students learn best when you ask instead of tell.

Meet the student at the place where they are at and build on from there.

Mini Lesson: Have specific achievable goals. Have multiple tools for accommodations.

❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Through this experience I was able to enhance the writing skills of two young women and see them grow in their writing abilities, all the while learning how to be a more effective teacher and mentor.