Lesson:
Word Choice
Grade 3
Writing with more detail, and expanding on thoughts.
this is what has been assessed from the letter already written:
The student struggles with expressing their thoughts
The letter asks many questions to the author, but they are very broad
There is one point where the student asks a question, then answers the question themselves in the next sentence
Accuracy of expression
Stay away from being redundant
Mini-Lesson
Student needs to make more connections in the letter to the author
Focus Questions: Why did you like that book?
How did you feel when you read it?
What was your favourite part?
Have child make a list of adjectives they could include in letter
Focus on asking detailed questions that are more open ended – not just yes or no answers
Develop a list of conjunctions and use of them which could be included in the letter
By: Bianca, Carol and Stephanie
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