Jeanna Watson 1

All American Boys Writing Assignment

Learning Objective Essential Question: How can I demonstrate my narrative writing skills,
grammar skills, and my organization skills with my final piece?

Objectives:
Writing:
WR11-12.1 TLW write arguments that develop and support claims;
analyze and refute counter-claims; use valid, relevant and reliable
sources that provide sufficient evidence and support.
WR11-12.3 TLW write narratives to develop real or imagined
experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details,
and well-structured event sequences.
WR11-12.5 TLW organize ideas so that they flow and build on each
other; the reader can easily understand the content and purpose of the
writing.
Language:
LA 11-12.1 TLW demonstrate a command of the conventions of standard
English grammar, usage, punctuation, spelling and capitalization when
writing and speaking.
Speaking:
LA11-12.5 TLW demonstrate understanding of figures of speech,
rhetorical devices, word relationships and nuances in word meanings.
Speaking and Listening:
SL11-12.1 TLW work with peers to promote civil, democratic discussions
and decision-making, set clear goals and deadlines, and establish
individual roles as needed.

TLW Statements:
Write final piece demonstrating skills with argumentative writing,
narrative writing, or poetry.

Practice organizing ideas that flow and build on one another so the
reader can easily understand final piece.

Demonstrate ability to use proper English grammar, usage, punctuation,

spelling, and capitalization.

Work with peers to peer-edit papers giving constructive and helpful

feedback to aid the writing process.

Anticipatory Set When the students arrive to class they will grab a Chromebook from the
back of the class. The bellringer question will be on Google Classroom
as a question they will answer.

Bellringer Question: What are some things you can do to be an excellent

peer-reviewer? What can you be looking for when you are reading
someone elses paper?
 Jeanna Watson 2

Lesson Objective The students are writing their final piece for the All American Boys unit
that will be published in the Wyoming book. The goal for todays lesson
is to peer-review the rough drafts and start finalizing the pieces.

Input Students will be led during the bellringer discussion and be explained
how to peer-review but most of the class time will be work time.

Check While students are working, the teacher will go around and check that
Understanding the students are on task and know what is expected of them.

Guided Practice The students will use the Narrative Final Checklist to peer-review
classmates essays. This will be guided practice because the students
will be helping each other to reach all the standards mentioned above.

Some student will also be working collaboratively with others to co-write

final pieces. This was an option for all the students but not all of them
chose to do this.

Independent After the pieces are peer-reviewed the students will be working on their
Practice own to make their final draft of their essay independently.

Accommodations There are many ELL students in our classes and students with learning
disabilities. Some of the classes are co-taught with a special education
teacher. In order to accommodate this assignment they have lower
expectations, based on their need, and accommodated essays with the
help of the special education teacher.

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