Descriptive Writing Unit: Place Paragraph (Google Classroom Compatible)
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In this seven-day Descriptive Writing Unit students utilize the steps for writing (pre-writing, writing, revising, editing, and publishing) in order to describe a place in a detailed paragraph. Lessons and mini-lessons include: effective pre-writing, writing lead sentences, putting details in order, using transitions, avoiding overused words, writing descriptive sentences, self-editing, and peer editing.
Digital Version Included - This resource includes a traditional PDF version of the student writing packet, as well as a link for Google Slides. This means that this resource is ready for Google Classroom! The digital version of the packet is accessible from any computer and allows students to complete their work online. You’ll find links for digital versions of the student writing packet and the grading rubric included with this resource.
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Common Core State Standards:
- W.3, W.4, W.5, W.10
- SL.1
- L.1, L.2, L.3, L.5
Skills Developed in Descriptive Writing Unit:
- Understand the purpose for writing; to describe
- Identify the intended audience
- Use the “writing process” (prewriting, drafting, revising, proofreading, and editing)
- Write clear, concise sentences
- Observe rules of punctuation, capitalization, and spelling
- Use correct grammatical construction
- Use transitional words and phrases
- Write for an authentic purpose, including publication
Quick Descriptive Writing Unit Overview:
- DAY ONE: Unit Introduction: Student Sample Analysis and Review of Critical Components
- DAY TWO: Prewriting: Place Brainstorm / Place Details
- DAY THREE: Prewriting and Writing: Organize Ideas / Sensory Details / First Draft
- DAY FOUR: Revising: Leads / Adding Voice / Power-Packed Words
- DAY FIVE: Revising: Vivid Details / Transitions / Undernourished Sentences
- DAY SIX: Editing: Self Edit and Peer Edit
- DAY SEVEN: Publish and Share
This detailed Descriptive Writing Unit includes:
Student Packet:
- Student Descriptive Writing Samples (3)
- Critical Components Analysis
- Pre-Write Guides: Brainstorm, Place Details, Organizing Ideas, Sensory Details
- Revising Guides: Leads, Voice, Word Choice, Vivid Details, Transition Words and Phrases, Undernourished Phrases
- Editing Guides: Self-Edit Checklist, Peer Edit Guide
- Rubric
Teacher Resources:
- Detailed Lesson Plans (7)
- Descriptive Place Clues
- Key - Critical Components - Sample Analysis
- Rubric
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