interdisciplinary writing unit pami murphy read 7140 valdosta state university 5 th grade
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Interdisciplinary Writing Unit
Pami MurphyREAD 7140Valdosta State University5th Grade
Interdisciplinary Writing Unit Presentation
Grade Level5th grade
Mode/Genre:Narrative – Simulated journal
Narrative Story Has beginning, middle, end
Simulated journal Assume the role of a person
Content IntegrationSocial Studies
Georgia Writing Test
Pre-assessment
Teacher prompt:Pretend you are the teacher for
a day. Write a journal entry about what happened while you were the teacher.
Students:Activates prior knowledgeGiven 30 minutes to complete
the assignment
Grouping Options
Practice Whole group/direct instruction
Students work together Open class discussion Increases time on task
Assessment Independent
Assess individual knowledge and strengths
Teacher available for one-on-one help
Group Peer to peer learning Learn from each other
Development, Cultural, and Linguistic Options
Students explain cultural differences Multi-culturalismCultural diversity
Teach current knowledge Individual differences in prior
knowledge
Prewriting
Getting ready to writeThings to consider:
TopicPurposeFormAudience
Graphic organizerOrganize ideas
Prewriting Assessment
StudentsComplete graphic organizerFollow scoring guide Individual work
Prewriting Graphic OrganizerWar in the North and South: 5th Grade
Characters Description
Time (Year, day, time of day)
Place (North/South)
Topic/Title
Setting
Problem
Murphy, P. (2006). Prewriting graphic organizer. Unpublished manuscript, Valdosta State
University, GA.
Name: ___________________________
Date: ____________________________
Events Main Idea Supporting Detail 1 Supporting Detail 2
Event 1
Event 2
Event 3
Event 4
Event 5
Event 6
Ending/Conclusion
Murphy, P. (2006). Prewriting graphic organizer. Unpublished manuscript, Valdosta State University, GA.
Name: ___________________________
Name ___________________________________________________________
5th Grade Prewriting Scoring Guide
Exceeds Standard
4
MeetsStandard
3
Partially Meet
Standard2
Standard Not Met/
Improvement Needed1
Score
Characters 2 characters listed and
described in great detail
2 characters listed and described
Less than 2 characters
listed and described
Less than two characters
listed
Settings All parts of setting
filled out with
descriptions
All parts of setting
filled out
1 part of setting filled out
Setting not filled out
Problem Problem filled out with great
detail
Problem listed and is
clear to understan
d
Problem written
but unclear
No problem listed
Events At least 4 events listed with
many details.
At least 4 events listed with
details
3-2 events listed with
details
Only one event or no events listed
Conclusion Conclusion written with much detail and is clear
to understand
Conclusion written and is easy to
understand
Conclusion not clear or
related to story
Conclusion not listed
Total
Adapted from: Hasenfelt, J. (2006). Prewriting scoring guide, Unpublished manuscript: Valdosta State University,GA.
Drafting
Use graphic organizerForm ideas into paragraphs
Things to consider:Skip linesWrite only on frontLeave right hand marginDon’t correct errors
Drafting Assessment
Graphic OrganizerForm ideas into paragraphs
Use scoring guideContent rather than
mechanics
Name ___________________________________________________________
5th Grade Drafting Scoring Guide
Exceeds Standard
4
MeetsStandard
3
Partially Meet
Standard2
Standard Not Met/
Improvement Needed
1
Score
Characters Character(s) introduced in
first paragraph and in
complete sentence
Character(s) introduced in
first paragraph
Character(s) not introduced
in first paragraph
Character(s) not in story
Settings Setting introduced in
first paragraph and in
complete sentence
Setting introduced in
first paragraph
Setting not introduced in
first paragraph
Setting not in story
Problem Describes problem in detail and complete sentences
Problem introduced in
first paragraph
Problem written but
unclear
No Problem mentioned in
story
Events Four events put into
paragraphs, more details added, and written in complete sentences
Four events put into four paragraphs with detail
Less than four paragraphs
listed
Only one event or no events mentioned
Conclusion Conclusion written in complete
sentence, much detail, and at end of story
Conclusion written with much detail
Conclusion not clear or related
to story
Conclusion not listed
Total
Adapted from: Hasenfelt, J. (2006). Drafting scoring guide, Unpublished manuscript:. Valdosta State University, GA.
Revising
Clarify and refine ideasThings to consider:
AddDeleteSubstitute Rearrange
Students:Reread writingShare with partnerMake changes
Revising Assessment
PartnersWriter:
Reads textQuestions
Listener:ComplimentsSuggestions
Use different color writing utensils
MeetsStandard
3
Standard Not Met/Improvement
Needed1
Score
Sharing Shares rough draft with partner
Does not share rough draft with
partner
Deletes Deletes unneeded words or sentences if necessary
Does not delete unneeded words or
sentences
Adds Adds words to text to make more
descriptive
Does not add words to text
Substituting and Rearranging
Substitutes and rearranges
words/sentences if necessary
Does not substitute and rearrange text to
make clearer
Ideas Ideas written in detail and easy to
understand
Ideas not written in detail, and very hard
to understand
Total
Name: ______________________________________
5th Grade Revision Scoring Guide
Murphy, Pami. (2006). Revision scoring guide. Unpublished manuscript. Valdosta State University, GA.
Editing
Put text into final formThings to consider:
Proofread Proofreaders’ Marks
Correct mechanical errorsCapitalizationPunctuationSpellingSentence structureUsage
Editing Assessment
Writer:Proofreads
Partner:Helps proofreadCorrect mechanical errors
Teacher:Final edit
Use scoring guide
MeetsStandard
3
Partially Meet
Standard2
Standard Not Met/
Improvement Needed
1
Score
Proofreader’s Marks
Used proofreader’
s marks correctly
Does not use proofreader’s
marks correctly
Changes Marks text using 2
different colors
Marks text using 1 color
Does not mark text
Ideas Ideas written in detail and
easy to understand
Ideas written in detail, but needs work
with transitions
Ideas not written in
detail, and very hard to
understand
Total
Name: ______________________________________
5th Grade Editing Scoring Guide
Murphy, Pami. (2006). Editing scoring guide. Unpublished manuscript. Valdosta State University, GA.
Publishing
Bring compositions to lifePublishingSharing
Author’s chair
Publishing Assessment
Final copyTyped
PublishShare
Small groups
Student does not have a title
Student has a title
Title
Does not illustrate writing
Illustrates writing
Illustrations
Total
Does not share story with small
group
Shares story with
small group
Sharing
More than 7 mechanical
errors
5-7 mechanical
errors
Less that 5 mechanical
errors
Mechanical Errors
Text not in final form
Text not typed but in final form
Text in typed final
form
Published Piece
ScoreStandard Not Met/
Improvement Needed
1
Partially Meet
Standard2
MeetsStandard
3
Name: ______________________________________
5th Grade Publishing Scoring Guide
Murphy, Pami. (2006). Publishing scoring guide. Unpublished manuscript. Valdosta State University, GA.
Accommodations and Modifications
Emotional behavioral disorderSit closer to teacher
Less distractionsAdequate personal spaceMore on-task behavior
Visual impairmentsMaterials
Larger print Computer if necessary
Adequate lightSit near front
Interdisciplinary Writing Unit Presentation
Grade Level5th grade
Mode/Genre:Expository – Comparison
EssayExpository
Gives information
Comparison essay Compares 2 or more things Similarities or differences
Content IntegrationSocial Studies
Pre-assessment
Teacher prompt:Compare night and day. Use
similarities and differences.
Students:Activates prior knowledgeGiven 30 minutes to complete
the assignment
Grouping Options
PracticeWhole group/direct instruction
Students work togetherOpen class discussionPeer to peer learning
Assessment Independent
Assess individual knowledge and strengths
Teacher available for one-on-one help
Group
Development, Cultural, and Linguistic
Students explain cultural differences Multi-culturalismCultural diversity
Teach current knowledge Individual differences in prior
knowledge
Prewriting
Getting ready to writeThings to consider:
TopicPurposeFormAudience
Graphic organizerOrganize ideas
Prewriting Assessment
StudentsComplete graphic organizerFollow scoring guide Individual work
Compare and ContrastGraphic Organizer: 5th Grade
Name:
Date:
Event 1 Event 2
Different DifferentAlike
Murphy, P. (2006). Compare and contrast graphic organizer. Unpublished manuscript.: Valdosta State University,
GA.
1.__________________
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2.__________________
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3.__________________
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4.__________________
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5.__________________
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1.__________________
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2.__________________
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3.__________________
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4.__________________
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5.__________________
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1.__________________
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2.__________________
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3.__________________
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4.__________________
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5.__________________
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Prewriting Scoring Guide for Expository WritingCompare and Contrast
Name: _________________________________________________Date: _________________________________________________
Topic Exceeds Standard
4
MeetsStandard
3
Partially Meet
Standard2
Standard Not Met/
Improvement Needed
1
Teacher Comments
Format All areas of the graphic organizer are filled out
Little or none of the areas in the graphic organizer are filled out
Comparison (Alike)
At least 5 similarities are filled in with at least 2 details
At least 5 similarities are filled in
2-4 similarities are filled in
0-1 similarities filled in
Contrast(Different)
Event 1
At least 5 differences are filled with at least 2 details
At least 5 differences are filled in
2-4 differences are filled in
0-1 differences filled in
Contrast(Different)
Event 2
At least 5 differences are filled with at least 2 details
At least 5 differences are filled in
2-4 differences are filled in
0-1 differences filled in
Total Score:
Murphy, P. (2006). Prewriting scoring guide for expository writing: compare and contrast, Unpublished manuscript. Valdosta State University, GA.
Drafting
Use graphic organizerForm ideas into paragraphs
Things to consider:Skip linesWrite only on frontLeave right hand marginDon’t correct errors
Drafting Assessment
Graphic OrganizerForm ideas into paragraphs
Use scoring guideContent rather than
mechanics
Drafting Scoring Guide for Expository WritingCompare and Contrast
Name: _________________________________________________Date: _________________________________________________
Topic Exceeds Standard
4
MeetsStandard
3
Partially Meet
Standard2
Standard Not Met/
Improvement Needed
1
Teacher Comments
Ideas Ideas were clear and written in great detail
Ideas were clear and written in detail
Ideas were written but unclear
No ideas written
Comparison (Alike)
At least 5 similarities are written in essay with at least 2 accurate details
At least 5 similarities are written in the essay
2-4 similarities are written in the essay
0-1 similarities are written in the essay
Contrast(Different)
Event 1
At least 5 differences are written in the essay with at least 2 accurate details
At least 5 differences are filled written in the essay
2-4 differences are written in the essay
0-1 differences are written in the essay
Contrast(Different)
Event 2
At least 5 differences are written in the essay with at least 2 accurate details
At least 5 differences are filled written in the essay
2-4 differences are written in the essay
0-1 differences are written in the essay
Total Score:
Murphy, P. (2006). Drafting scoring guide for expository writing: Compare and contrast, Unpublished manuscript. Valdosta State University, GA.
Revising
Clarify and refine ideasThings to consider:
AddDeleteSubstitute Rearrange
Students:Reread writingShare with partnerMake changes
Revising Assessment
PartnersRead your own essaycomplimentsQuestionsSuggestions
Use different color writing utensils
Make changes
MeetsStandard
3
Standard Not Met/Improvement
Needed1
Score
Sharing Shares rough draft with partner
Does not share rough draft with
partner
Deletes Deletes unneeded words or sentences if necessary
Does not delete unneeded words or
sentences
Adds Adds words to text to make more
descriptive
Does not add words to text
Substituting and Rearranging
Substitutes and rearranges
words/sentences if necessary
Does not substitute and rearrange text to
make clearer
Ideas Ideas written in detail and easy to
understand
Ideas not written in detail, and very hard
to understand
Total
Name: ______________________________________
5th Grade Revision Scoring Guide
Murphy, Pami. (2006). Revision scoring guide. Unpublished manuscript. Valdosta State University, GA.
Editing
Put text into final formThings to consider:
Proofread Proofreaders’ Marks
Correct mechanical errorsCapitalizationPunctuationSpellingSentence structureUsage
Editing Assessment
Writer:Proofreads
Partner:Helps proofreadCorrect mechanical errors
Teacher:Final edit
Use scoring guide
MeetsStandard
3
Partially Meet
Standard2
Standard Not Met/
Improvement Needed
1
Score
Proofreader’s Marks
Used proofreader’
s marks correctly
Does not use proofreader’s
marks correctly
Changes Marks text using 2
different colors
Marks text using 1 color
Does not mark text
Ideas Ideas written in detail and
easy to understand
Ideas written in detail, but needs work
with transitions
Ideas not written in
detail, and very hard to
understand
Total
Name: ______________________________________
5th Grade Editing Scoring Guide
Murphy, Pami. (2006). Editing scoring guide. Unpublished manuscript. Valdosta State University, GA.
Publishing
Bring compositions to lifePublishingSharing
Author’s chair
Publishing Assessment
Final copyTyped
PublishShare
Small groups
Student does not have a title
Student has a title
Title
Does not illustrate writing
Illustrates writing
Illustrations
Total
Does not share story with small
group
Shares story with
small group
Sharing
More than 7 mechanical
errors
5-7 mechanical
errors
Less that 5 mechanical
errors
Mechanical Errors
Text not in final form
Text not typed but in final form
Text in typed final
form
Published Piece
ScoreStandard Not Met/
Improvement Needed
1
Partially Meet
Standard2
MeetsStandard
3
Name: ______________________________________
5th Grade Publishing Scoring Guide
Murphy, Pami. (2006). Publishing scoring guide. Unpublished manuscript. Valdosta State University, GA.
Accommodations and Modifications
Emotional behavioral disorderSit closer to teacher
Less distractionsAdequate personal spaceMore on-task behavior
Visual impairmentsMaterials
Larger print Computer if necessary
Adequate lightSit near front
References
Murphy, Pami. (2006). Publishing scoring guide. Unpublished manuscript. Valdosta State University, GA.
Murphy, Pami. (2006). Editing scoring guide. Unpublished manuscript. Valdosta State University, GA.
Murphy, P. (2006). Prewriting graphic organizer. Unpublished manuscript, Valdosta State University, GA.
Adapted from: Hasenfelt, J. (2006). Prewriting scoring guide, Unpublished manuscript: Valdosta State University, GA.
Adapted from: Hasenfelt, J. (2006). Drafting scoring guide, Unpublished manuscript:. Valdosta State University, GA.
Tompkins, G.E. (2005). Language arts: Patterns of practice (6th ed.). Columbus: Merrill.