Format
The program will begin by reviewing author’s purposes for writing and why a beginning is so important in any type of writing. Students will be introduced to the The program will begin by reviewing the author’s purpose for writing and why a beginning is so important in any type of writing. Students will be introduced to different techniques to use to capture their audience. Sample beginnings from well-known authors will be used to further understanding of these techniques. Students will then be asked to read beginning paragraphs and identify what technique the author used. A short modern fairy tale will be shared and each pair or group of students will be asked to write a new beginning using one of the techniques. Students will also use photo images to create a story starter of each example.
Objectives
Students will:
1. identify author’s purpose and different techniques for writing a story beginning.
2. write an alternative beginning for a story using one of the different techniques
3. demonstrate an understanding of the purpose for writing for an audience.
Standards Alignment
National Standards
**While the standards listed below are specified by grade level (3rd, 4th, and 8th), the standards are applicable, with some exceptions, for grades 3 through 8.**
Range of Writing:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.10
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
Production and Distribution of Writing:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.4
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.8.5 With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed.
State Standards
**While the standards listed below are specified by grade level (3rd, 4th, and 8th), the standards are applicable, with some exceptions, for grades 3 through 8.**
Range of Writing:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.10
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
Production and Distribution of Writing:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.4
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.8.5
With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed.