Second+Grade+November

=November at a Glance=

Note: Focus instruction can be completed during four square time || ==Genres / Products:== || ==**Suggested Assessments and Assessment Tools:**== || // (the mechanical correctness of the piece-spelling, grammar and usage, paragraphing, use of capitals, and punctuation) //
 * ==Crafting / Writing Traits:== || ==Writing Process:== || ==Grammar:==
 * ** Conventions **
 * Spells grade level words correctly. (No Excuses List, Word Wall Words)
 * Capitalizes proper nouns, and first words of sentences, titles and the pronoun “I”.
 * Uses the correct punctuation mark to end sentences.
 * Uses correct subject / verb agreement.
 * Begins to use commas in a friendly letter, in a series and in dates.
 * Uses and correctly punctuates abbreviations.
 * Begins to use apostrophes in possessives and contractions.
 * Indents to begin paragraphs.

// (zeros in on the form and layout of the text and it’s readability; the piece should be pleasing to the eye) //
 * Presentation **
 * Uses neat handwriting.
 * Spaces correctly.
 * Uses available technology for story presentation.
 * Publishes a piece that is pleasing to the eyes.


 * Voice**
 * Review Voice in context of letter / note writing.
 * Emphasize purpose and audience.


 * Organization**
 * Review Organization in context of letter / note writing
 * Emphasize that different types of writing may be organized differently || ** Power Ps -- Focus on Polishing / Editing a piece of writing and presentation **


 * Polish ** -- Model for students how to reread, check and edit writing to make it readable.
 * Does my writing effectively communicate in Standard English (unless appropriate to a character in a story)?
 * Are my CUPS (Capitalization, Usage, Punctuation and Spelling) in order?
 * No excuses list and Word Wall Words for spelling.


 * Publish with Pizzazz! ** -- Model making sure a piece of writing is pleasing to the eye, is neat and readable. Model sharing and celebrating writing with an audience. (Author's Chair / Circle, publication in newsletter, etc.)
 * Identify qualities of readable writing. Neatness, spacing, etc.
 * Is this piece ready to share with my readers?.
 * Is my work neat and pleasing to the eye so that people will want to read my work?


 * Peer Conferencing**
 * Introduce peer conferencing. Model revising and editing with a partner. (Choose an emphasis point for each peer conferencing mini-lesson.)
 * Show how to read someone else's work critically.
 * Model helping a friend revise their writing -- unclear ideas, organization, word meanings, etc.
 * Model using CUPS checklist to edit work.
 * Model offering constructive advice without being unkind.


 * Review**
 * Review Writing Process in context of letter / note writing
 * Plan
 * Purpose: Why am I writing?
 * Audience: Who am I writing for?
 * Organization of a letter / note
 * Letter format
 * Headings
 * Greetings
 * Body
 * Closings
 * Thank You Notes
 * Greetings
 * Body
 * Closings
 * Polish and Publish (Presentation) with Pizzazz!
 * Letters neat and readable
 * Easy / pleasant to read -- CUPS are in order || ===Grammar===
 * Ouotation Marks
 * Use dialogue in a story???
 * Punctuation in writing
 * In general
 * In Letters
 * In Addresses
 * Commas
 * In series
 * In letters || Focus first part of month on editing and publishing a narrative written earlier and sharing this piece of writing in an Author's Circle event.

Later part of month introduce letter writing and notes.

//(Writes to correspond with a friend or family member)//
 * Friendly Letter **
 * Includes a complete and properly formatted heading with appropriate abbreviations.
 * Includes an appropriate and properly formatted greeting including correct usage of the comma.
 * Body of the letter includes interesting details, is easy to follow / understand and maintains a friendly tone.
 * Includes an appropriate and properly formatted closure including correct comma usage.
 * Correctly addresses an envelope including return address with appropriate formatting and abbreviations.

(Writes to express feelings of appreciation)
 * Thank You Notes **
 * Includes an appropriate and properly formatted greeting including correct usage of the comma.
 * Body of the note begins with a statement of appreciation.
 * Student includes appropriate details (at least 2) concerning object of thanks.
 * Student concludes note with a restatement of appreciation.
 * Includes an appropriate and properly formatted closure including correct comma usage.
 * Correctly addresses an envelope including return address with appropriate formatting and abbreviations. || **Crafting / Traits**
 * Student writing
 * Conventions
 * 6+1 Traits Conventions Rubric
 * CUPS Editing Checklist
 * Presentation
 * Student Writing
 * Author's Circle
 * 6+1 Traits Rubric


 * Writing Process**
 * Student writing
 * CUPS Editing Checklist


 * Grammar**
 * Student writing
 * CUPS Editing Checklist
 * Worksheets / Quizzes

>> for things the student is thankful for (perhaps Mr. Campbell could allow students to share in chapel?)
 * Genres / Products**
 * Completely polished narrative for publication and sharing -- should be kept in writing portfolio
 * Letters
 * Letter to mom / dad about school, lessons or some other subject
 * Letter to Mr. Williamson about school / second grade
 * Letter to an author or local celebrity / official
 * Thank You Notes
 * Cafeteria?
 * Mom / Dad, Mr. Campbell
 * Mr. Casey for taking care of the building?
 * A favorite specialty teacher?
 * Envelopes
 * Addressed Envelopes ||

Student writing