Correlation. The Write Direction & Skills for Super Writers Grade 5. VERMONT FRAMEWORK OF STANDARDS Vital Results ~ Communication Grades 5-8

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1 Correlation of The Write Direction & Skills for Super Writers 1999 to VERMONT FRAMEWORK OF STANDARDS Modern Curriculum Press ~an imprint of Pearson Learning~

2 READING Reading Comprehension 1.3 Students read for meaning, demonstrating both initial understanding and personal response to what is read, This is evident when students: a. Comprehend grade-appropriate materials Select any unit/activity. Also see: * b. Analyze and interpret features of a variety of types of text c. Make connections among various parts of a text, among several texts, and between texts and other experiences in and out of school Select any unit/activity. Also see: Select any unit/activity. Also see: Writing Across the Curriculum Art TRG pp. 53, 111, 125 Health TRG pp. 201 Math TRG pp. 39, 109, 169 Music TRG pp. 17, 65, 127, 193, 211 Reading/Language Arts TRG pp. 45, 57, 63, 197, 209, 217 Science TRG pp. 47, 61, 79, 81, 89, 99, 123, 131, 135, 141, 145, 151, 157, 179, 191, 201, 213 Social Studies TRG pp. 43, 51, 69, 75, 85, 93, 101, 107, 113, 117, 147, 143, 147, 151,165, 171, 185, 187, 195, 207 d. Make extensions/applications of a text Select any unit/activity. Also see: e. Identify the textual structure and/or the technical, artistic, and literary conventions of text f. Explain the meaning of various forms of representation (e.g. narrative, graphical, cartographic. symbolic, mathematical) Unit 3: Writing to Learn - TRG pp. 4, 36a-48; SB pp. 4, (Notes & Lists; Log Entries; Journal Entries; Paragraphs; Summaries & Paraphrases; Organizers, Diagrams, Outlines; Graphs & Charts) 2 Unit 4: Writing to Tell a Story - TRG pp. 5, 49a-96; SB pp. 5, (Narrative Paragraph; Jokes, Puns, Terse Verse; Biography; Mystery; Science Fiction; Myth; Play) Unit 5: Writing to Describe - TRG pp. 6, 97a-132; SB pp. 6, (Descriptive Paragraph; Cinquain; Diamante Poem; Character Sketch; Compare/Contrast Essay; Eyewitness Account) Unit 6: Writing to Inform - TRG pp. 7, 133a-182; SB pp. 7, (Informative Paragraph; Directions & Instructions; News Story; Business/Formal Letter; Research Report; Problem/Solution Essay) * NOTE: Pages in bold type refer to blackline masters and pages in italics refer to minilessons located in The Write Direction Teacher Resource Guide (TRG).Underlined page numbers refer to student model transparencies. SSW refers to Skills for Super Writers Teacher Guide (TG) and Student Book (SB)

3 various forms of representation Unit 7: Writing to Persuade - TRG pp. 8, 183a-218; SB pp. 8, (Persuasive Paragraph; Editorial Article; Movie Review; Speech; Point-of-View Essay; Commercial) Reading Range of Text 1.4 Students comprehend and respond to a range of media, images and text (e.g., poetry, narrative, information, technical) for a variety of purposes (e.g. reading for pleasure as well as reading to develop understanding and expertise). This is evident when students: a. Read at least 25 books in a year. Choosing high-quality materials from classic and modern literature and public discourse or their equivalent in magazines, newspapers. textbooks, media, and technical works b. Read at least three different kinds (genres) of printed materials and at least five different writers c. Read primary and secondary sources d. Read at least four books (or book equivalents) about one issue or subject, or four books by a single writer, or four books in one genre, and demonstrate such reading through speaking, writing, or other appropriate means WRITING Writing Dimensions 1.5 Students draft, revise, edit, and critique written products so that final drafts are appropriate in terms of the following dimensions: Purpose Intent is established and maintained within a given piece of writing. Organization The writing demonstrates order and coherence. Details Details contribute to development of ideas and information, evoke images, or otherwise elaborate on or clarify the content of the writing. Voice or Tone An appropriate voice or tone is established and maintained. Unit 1: Get Ready to Write: Reasons to Write - TRG pp. 4-9; SB pp. 4-9 Portfolios - TRG pp ; SB pp Writing Tools (paper/pen & word processor) - TRG pp ; SB pp Unit 2: The Writing Process - TRG pp. 17a-35a; SB pp Also see: Prewriting - TRG pp , 56-58, 74-76, , , , , , ; SB pp , 56-58, 74-76, , , , , , Drafting - TRG pp , 59-61, 77-79, , , , , , ; SB pp , 24-25, 59-61, 77-79, , , , , , Revising - TRG pp , 62-63, 80-82, , , , , , ; SB pp , 26-28, 62-63, 80-82, , , , , , Editing/Proofing - TRG pp , 64-65, 83-85, , , , , , ; SB pp , 29-31, 64-65, 83-85, , , , , ,

4 Purpose Organization Details Voice or Tone Publishing - TRG pp , 66-67, 86-87, , , , , , ; SB pp , 32-34, 66-67, 86-87, , , , , , Writer s Handbook/Writer s Craft: Order of Events/Ideas - TRG pp. 59, 137, 145, 229; SB 229 Organization - TRG pp. 230; SB p. 230 Voice: Dramatic - TRG pp. 239; SB p. 239 Voice: Lyric - TRG pp. 111, 239; SB p. 239 Voice: Narrative - TRG pp. 239; SB p. 239 Writing Conventions 1.6 Students' independent writing demonstrates command of appropriate English conventions, including grammar, usage, and mechanics. This is evident when students: a. Use clear sentences, correct syntax, and gradeappropriate mechanics so that what is written can be easily understood by the reader aa. Use correct grammar; employ a variety of sentence structures; follow conventional spelling; use correct mechanics; display few errors or patterns of errors, relative to length and complexity; make only intentional, effective departure from conventions Writer s Handbook/Grammar, Usage: Adjectives: Articles - TRG pp. 45, 259; SB p. 259 SSW - TG p. T26; SB pp Common - TRG pp. 213, 257; SB p. 257 SSW - TG p. T26; SB pp Comparative/ Superlative - TRG pp. 127, 258; SB p. 258 SSW - TG p. T27; SB pp Demonstrative - TRG pp. 213, 257; SB p. 257 SSW - TG p. T26; SB pp Predicate - TRG pp. 117, 258; SB p. 258 SSW - TG p. T26; SB pp Proper - TRG pp. 213, 257; SB p. 257 SSW - TG p. T26; SB pp Adverbs How, When, Where - TRG pp. 147, 259; SB p. 259 SSW - TG p. T28; SB pp Problem - TRG pp. 260; SB p. 260 SSW - TG p. T29; SB pp Comparative/ Superlative - TRG pp. 127, 260; SB p. 260 SSW - TG p. T29; SB pp Comma Splices - TRG pp. 246; SB p. 246 SSW - TG p. T16; SB pp Conjunctions: Coordinating - TRG pp. 185, 264; SB p. 264 SSW - TG p. T35; SB pp Interjections - TRG pp. 264; SB p. 264 SSW - TG p. T35; SB pp Negatives - TRG pp. 187, 261; SB p. 261 SSW - TG p. T30; SB pp Nouns Common & Proper - TRG pp. 248; SB p. 248 SSW - TG p. T18; SB pp Irregular Plural - TRG pp. 249; SB p. 249 SSW - TG p. T19; SB pp Possessive - TRG pp. 249; SB p. 249 SSW - TG p. T19; SB pp Singular & Plural - TRG pp. 248; SB p. 248 SSW - TG p. T18; SB pp Prepositions & Prepositional Phrases - TRG pp. 99, 264; SB p. 264 SSW - TG p. T34; SB pp

5 correct grammar sentence structures spelling mechanics Pronouns Agreement of Gender / Number - TRG pp. 201, 263; SB p. 263 SSW - TG p. T33; SB pp I vs. me - TRG pp. 51, 262; SB p. 262 SSW - TG p. T31; SB pp Interrogative - TRG pp. 263; SB p. 263 SSW - TG p. T33; SB pp Possessive - TRG pp. 262; SB p. 262 SSW - TG p. T32; SB pp Reflexive - TRG pp. 262; SB p. 262 SSW - TG p. T32; SB pp Subject & Object - TRG pp. 261; SB p. 261 SSW - TG p. T31; SB pp Sentence Parts Clauses - TRG pp. 245; SB p. 245 SSW - TG p. T15; SB pp Phrases - TRG pp. 245; SB p. 245 SSW - TG p. T14; SB pp Sentence Structure Complex - TRG pp. 245; SB p. 245 SSW - TG p. T16; SB pp Compound - TRG pp. 244; SB p. 244 SSW - TG p. T16; SB pp Sentences Subject you understood - TRG pp. 242; SB p. 242 SSW - TG p. T12; SB pp Simple, Complete, & Compound Predicates - TRG pp. 243; SB p. 243 SSW - TG p. T13; SB pp Simple, Complete, & Compound Subjects - TRG pp. 242; SB p. 242 SSW - TG p. T12; SB pp. 7-8 Combining & Expanding - TRG pp. 247; SB p. 247 SSW - TG p. T17; SB pp Direct & Indirect Objects - TRG pp. 244; SB p. 244 SSW - TG p. T13, T14; SB pp , Fragments - TRG pp. 246; SB p. 246 SSW - TG p. T16; SB pp Run-on - TRG pp. 246; SB p. 246 SSW - TG p. T16; SB pp Types - TRG pp. 247; SB p. 247 SSW - TG p. T17; SB pp Verbs Agree with Compound & Simple Subjects - TRG pp. 135, 255; SB p. 255 SSW - TG p. T24; SB pp Problem - TRG pp. 256; SB p. 256 SSW - TG p. T25; SB pp Action - TRG pp. 250; SB p. 250 SSW - TG p. T20; SB pp Irregular Past & Past Participle - TRG pp. 254; SB p. 254 SSW - TG p. T23; SB pp Linking - TRG pp. 251; SB p. 251 SSW - TG p. T21; SB pp

6 correct grammar sentence structures spelling mechanics Main & Helping - TRG pp. 250; SB p. 250 SSW - TG p. T21; SB pp Past & Present Participles - TRG pp. 253; SB p. 253 SSW - TG p. T22; SB pp Present, Past, Future Tense - TRG pp. 252; SB p. 252 SSW - TG p. T22; SB pp Regular - TRG pp. 253; SB p. 253 SSW - TG p. T22; SB pp Writer s Handbook/Mechanics: Abbreviations - TRG pp. 153, 269; SB p. 269 SSW - TG p. T39; SB pp Apostrophes - TRG pp. 272; SB p. 272 SSW - TG p. T42; SB pp Capitalization 1 st Word in Sentence - TRG pp. 265; SB p. 265 SSW - TG p. T36; SB pp Days, Dates, Holidays - TRG pp. 267; SB p. 267 SSW - TG p. ; SB pp. In Dialogue - TRG pp. 95, 265; SB p. 265 SSW - TG p. T36; SB pp Initials - TRG pp. 264; SB p. 265 SSW - TG p. ; SB pp. Languages, Nationalities, & Events - TRG pp. 172, 267; SB p. 267 SSW - TG p. T39; SB pp Letter & Envelope Parts - TRG pp. 153 Place Names, Geographic Features - TRG pp. 172, 266; SB p. 266 SSW - TG p. T38; SB pp Proper Nouns & Adjectives - TRG pp. 172, 266; SB p. 266 SSW - TG p. T37; SB pp Titles of People, Works & Headlines - TRG pp. 149, 172, 266; SB p. 266 SSW - TG p. T36; SB pp Citations - TRG pp. 268; SB p. 268 Commas After introductory words - TRG pp. 271; SB p. 271 SSW - TG p. T41, T42; SB pp In compound sentences - TRG pp. 65, 271; SB p. 271 SSW - TG p. T41; SB pp In dates & addresses - TRG pp. 153, 270; SB p. 270 SSW - TG p. T41; SB pp In direct quotes & direct address - TRG pp. 271; SB p. 271 SSW - TG p. T41, T42; SB pp , Exclamation Point - TRG pp. 270; SB p. 270 SSW - TG p. T40; SB pp Handwriting/Format - TRG pp. 274; SB p. 274 Hyphens - TRG pp. 273; SB p. 273 SSW - TG p. T43; SB pp Indention - TRG pp. 43, 269; SB p. 269 SSW - TG p. T40; SB pp Italics & Underlining - TRG pp. 272; SB p. 272 SSW - TG p. T43; SB pp Parentheses - TRG pp. 273; SB p. 273 SSW - TG p. T43; SB pp

7 correct grammar sentence structures spelling mechanics Period in Outlines - TRG pp. 151, 269; SB p. 269 SSW - TG p. T38; SB pp Question Mark - TRG pp. 270; SB p. 270 SSW - TG p. T40; SB pp Quotation Marks - TRG pp. 273; SB p. 273 SSW - TG p. T43; SB pp Writer s Handbook/Spelling: Antonyms - TRG pp. 284; SB p. 284 SSW - TG p. T50; SB pp Compound Words - TRG pp. 282; SB p. 282 SSW - TG p. T49; SB pp Endings Double final consonant - TRG pp. 276; SB p. 276 SSW - TG p. T45; SB pp Words ending ss, sh, ch, x, zz - TRG pp. 277; SB p. 277 SSW - TG p. T45; SB pp Words with consonant + y - TRG pp. 277; SB p. 277 SSW - TG p. T45; SB pp Words with final e - TRG pp. 113, 276; SB p. 276 SSW - TG p. T45; SB pp Words with vowel + y - TRG pp. 113, 277; SB p. 277 SSW - TG p. T45; SB pp Homonyms - TRG pp. 283; SB p. 283 SSW - TG p. T49; SB pp Prefixes - TRG pp ; SB p SSW - TG p. T46; SB pp Root (base) Words - TRG pp. 281; SB p. 281 SSW - TG p. T48; SB pp Schwa - TRG pp. 280; SB p. 280 SSW - TG p. T47; SB pp Suffixes - TRG pp. 280; SB p. 280 SSW - TG p. T48; SB pp Syllables CVC Words - TRG pp. 275; SB p. 275 SSW - TG p. T44; SB pp CVCe Words - TRG pp. 275; SB p. 275 SSW - TG p. T44; SB pp Open & Closed - TRG pp. 275; SB p. 275 SSW - TG p. T44; SB pp Synonyms - TRG pp. 53, 284; SB p. 284 SSW - TG p. T50; SB pp Responses to Literature 1.7 In written responses to literature, students show understanding of reading; connect what has been read to the broader world of ideas, concepts, and issues; and make judgments about the text. This is evident when students: a. Connect plot/ideas/concepts to experience, including other literature Select any unit/activity. See: 7

8 b. Go beyond retelling of plot by reflecting on what is read and making connections to broader ideas, concepts and issues Select any unit/activity. See: d. Clearly articulate a point of view, or state a firm judgment about the piece to be discussed e. Engage the reader effectively and provide closure Select any unit/activity. f. Maintain a sense of audience by addressing the reader's Select any unit/activity. possible questions Writing Across the Curriculum Art TRG pp. 53, 111, 125 Health TRG pp. 201 Math TRG pp. 39, 109, 169 Music TRG pp. 17, 65, 127, 193, 211 Reading/Language Arts TRG pp. 45, 57, 63, 197, 209, 217 Science TRG pp. 47, 61, 79, 81, 89, 99, 123, 131, 135, 141, 145, 151, 157, 179, 191, 201, 213 Social Studies TRG pp. 43, 51, 69, 75, 85, 93, 101, 107, 113, 117, 147, 143, 147, 151,165, 171, 185, 187, 195, 207 Unit 7: Writing to Persuade: Persuasive Paragraph - TRG pp. 183f, 183g, 183i, ; SB pp Editorial Article - TRG pp. 183f, 183g, 183i, ; SB pp Movie Review - TRG pp , 183h, 189a-199; SB pp Speech - TRG pp. 183f, 183g, 183i, ; SB pp Point-of-View Essay - TRG pp , 183f, 183g, 183i, 205a-215; SB pp Commercial - TRG pp. 183f, 183g, 183i, ; SB pp Reports 1.8 In written reports, students organize and convey information and ideas accurately and effectively. This is evident when students: a. Analyze a situation based on information gathered, and suggest a course of action based on information 8 Research Report - TRG pp , 133h, 133i, 155a-176; SB pp Problem/Solution Essay - TRG pp ; SB pp Unit 7: Writing to Persuade: Persuasive Paragraph - TRG pp. 183f, 183g, 183i, ; SB pp Editorial Article - TRG pp. 183f, 183g, 183i, ; SB pp Movie Review - TRG pp , 183h, 189a-199; SB pp Speech - TRG pp. 183f, 183g, 183i, ; SB pp Point-of-View Essay - TRG pp , 183f, 183g, 183i, 205a-215; SB pp Commercial - TRG pp. 183f, 183g, 183i, ; SB pp

9 b. Discuss a situation or problem, then predict its possible outcomes based on information gathered c. Organize information gathered through reading, interviews, questionnaires, and experiments so that a reader can easily understand what is being conveyed Problem/Solution Essay - TRG pp ; SB pp Unit 3: Writing to Learn: Notes & Lists - TRG pp. 36f, 36g, 36h, 37; SB pp. 37 Log Entries - TRG pp. 36f, 36g, 36h, 38-40; SB pp Journal Entries - TRG pp. 36f, 36g, 36h, 41; SB pp. 41 Paragraphs - TRG pp. 36f, 36g, 36h, 42-43; SB pp Summaries & Paraphrases - TRG pp. 36f, 36g, 36h, 44-45; SB pp Organizers, Diagrams, Outlines - TRG pp. 36f, 36g, 36h, 46-47; SB pp Graphs & Charts - TRG pp. 36f, 36g, 36h, 48; SB pp. 48 Unit 5: Writing to Describe: Eyewitness Account - TRG pp. 97g, ; SB pp d. Establish an authoritative stance on a subject, and appropriately identify and address the reader's need to know e. Include appropriate facts and details, excluding extraneous and inappropriate information f. Develop a controlling idea that conveys a perspective on the subject Directions & Instructions - TRG pp. 133f, ; SB pp News Story - TRG pp , 133g, 139a-149; SB pp Research Report - TRG pp , 133h, 133i, 155a-176; SB pp Informative Paragraph - TRG pp ; SB pp Directions & Instructions - TRG pp. 133f, ; SB pp News Story - TRG pp , 133g, 139a-149; SB pp Business/Formal Letter - TRG pp ; SB pp Research Report - TRG pp , 133h, 133i, 155a-176; SB pp Problem/Solution Essay - TRG pp ; SB pp Unit 7: Writing to Persuade: Persuasive Paragraph - TRG pp. 183f, 183g, 183i, ; SB pp Editorial Article - TRG pp. 183f, 183g, 183i, ; SB pp Movie Review - TRG pp , 183h, 189a-199; SB pp Speech - TRG pp. 183f, 183g, 183i, ; SB pp Point-of-View Essay - TRG pp , 183f, 183g, 183i, 205a-215; SB pp Commercial - TRG pp. 183f, 183g, 183i, ; SB pp Select any unit/activity. Select any unit/activity. 9

10 Narratives 1.9 In written narratives, students organize and relate a series of events, fictional or actual, in a coherent whole. This is evident when students: a. Recount in sequence several parts of an experience or event, commenting on their significance and drawing a conclusion from them; or create an imaginative story with a clear story line in which some events are clearly to the resolution of the problem Unit 3: Writing to Learn: Log Entries - TRG pp. 36f, 36g, 36h, 38-40; SB pp Journal Entries - TRG pp. 36f, 36g, 36h, 41; SB pp. 41 Unit 4: Writing to Tell a Story: Narrative Paragraph - TRG pp. 49f, 49g, 49h, 50-51; SB pp Biography - TRG pp. 1-4, 49f, 49g, 49h, 55a-67; SB pp Mystery - TRG pp. 49f, 49g, 49h, 68-72; SB pp Science Fiction - TRG pp. 5-10, 49f, 49g, 49h, 73a-87; SB pp Myth - TRG pp. 49f, 49g, 49h, 88-91; SB pp Play - TRG pp. 49f, 49g, 49h, 92-96; SB pp Unit 5: Writing to Describe: Descriptive Paragraph - TRG pp. 97i, 98-99; SB pp Eyewitness Account - TRG pp. 97g, ; SB pp b. Use dialogue and/or other strategies appropriate to narration Problem/Solution Essay - TRG pp ; SB pp Unit 4: Writing to Tell a Story: Narrative Paragraph - TRG pp. 49f, 49g, 49h, 50-51; SB pp Biography - TRG pp. 1-4, 49f, 49g, 49h, 55a-67; SB pp Mystery - TRG pp. 49f, 49g, 49h, 68-72; SB pp Science Fiction - TRG pp. 5-10, 49f, 49g, 49h, 73a-87; SB pp Myth - TRG pp. 49f, 49g, 49h, 88-91; SB pp Play - TRG pp. 49f, 49g, 49h, 92-96; SB pp Writer s Handbook/Writer s Craft: Character - TRG pp. 75, 222; SB p. 222 Dialogue & Quotations - TRG pp. 93, 224; SB p. 224 Exaggeration - TRG pp. 89, 224; SB p. 224 Flashback - TRG pp. 81, 225; SB p. 225 Foreshadowing - TRG pp. 69, 225; SB p. 225 Humor - TRG pp. 226; SB p. 226 Irony - TRG pp. 226; SB p. 226 Language: Formal & Informal - TRG pp. 27, 151, 227; SB p. 227 Language: Literal & Figurative - TRG pp. 107, 227; SB p. 227 Mood & Tone - TRG pp. 195, 209, 228; SB p. 228 Pacing - TRG pp. 69, 231; SB p. 231 Plot - TRG pp. 75, 323; SB p. 232 Point of View - TRG pp. 57, 191, 207, 232; SB p. 232 Problem - TRG pp. 179, 233; SB p. 233 Setting - TRG pp. 75, 238; SB p

11 dialogue and/or other strategies Slang & Dialect - TRG pp. 217, 227; SB p. 227 Transitions - TRG pp. 125, 237; SB p. 237 Voice: Dramatic - TRG pp. 239; SB p. 239 Voice: Lyric - TRG pp. 111, 239; SB p. 239 Voice: Narrative - TRG pp. 239; SB p. 239 c. Select details consistent with the intent of the story omitting extraneous details d. Establish a situation/plot, point of view, setting, and conflict e. Develop characters through action, speech, relationship to others, etc. Select any unit/activity. Also see: Writer s Handbook/Writer s Craft: Details: Examples - TRG pp. 169, 223; SB p. 223 Mood & Tone - TRG pp. 195, 209, 228; SB p. 228 Order of Events/Ideas - TRG pp. 59, 137, 145, 229; SB p. 229 Organization - TRG pp. 230; SB p. 230 Pacing - TRG pp. 69, 231; SB p. 231 Reader Interest - TRG pp. 63, 79, 165, 233; SB p. 233 Select any unit/activity. Also see: Writer s Handbook/Writer s Craft: Plot - TRG pp. 75, 323; SB p. 232 Point of View - TRG pp. 57, 191, 207, 232; SB p. 232 Problem - TRG pp. 179, 233; SB p. 233 Setting - TRG pp. 75, 238; SB p. 238 Select any unit/activity. Also see: Writer s Handbook/Writer s Craft: Character - TRG pp. 75, 222; SB p. 222 Dialogue & Quotations - TRG pp. 93, 224; SB p. 224 Slang & Dialect - TRG pp. 217, 227; SB p. 227 f. Use a range of narrative strategies Unit 4: Writing to Tell a Story - TRG pp. 5, 49a-96; SB pp. 5, (Narrative Paragraph; Jokes, Puns, Terse Verse; Biography; Mystery; Science Fiction; Myth; Play) Procedures 1.10 In written procedures, students organize and relate a series of events, fictional or actual, into a coherent whole. This is evident when students: a. Organize the steps of procedures clearly and logically so Unit 3: Writing to Learn: the reader can follow them Organizers, Diagrams, Outlines - TRG pp. 36f, 36g, 36h, 46-47; SB pp Graphs & Charts - TRG pp. 36f, 36g, 36h, 48; SB pp. 48 b. Use words, phrases, and sentences to establish clear transitions between steps c. Make use, when necessary, of appropriate graphics to support text d. Anticipate what a reader needs to know in order to follow the procedures Directions & Instructions - TRG pp. 133f, ; SB pp Writer s Handbook/Writer s Craft: Transitions - TRG pp. 125, 237; SB p. 237 Unit 3: Writing to Learn: Organizers, Diagrams, Outlines - TRG pp. 36f, 36g, 36h, 46-47; SB pp Graphs & Charts - TRG pp. 36f, 36g, 36h, 48; SB pp. 48 Directions & Instructions - TRG pp. 133f, ; SB pp

12 Persuasive Writing 1.11 In persuasive writing, students judge, propose, and persuade. This is evident when students: a. Clearly define a significant problem, issue, topic, or concern Problem/Solution Essay - TRG pp ; SB pp b. Make an assertion or judgment, or propose one or more 182 solutions c. Support proposals, as appropriate, through definitions, Unit 7: Writing to Persuade: descriptions, illustrations, examples from experience, and Persuasive Paragraph - TRG pp. 183f, 183g, 183i, ; anecdotes SB pp d. Engage the reader by anticipating shared concerns and stressing their importance, discussing the pros and cons of alternatives, and addressing the reader's potential doubts and criticisms INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Editorial Article - TRG pp. 183f, 183g, 183i, ; SB pp Movie Review - TRG pp , 183h, 189a-199; SB pp Speech - TRG pp. 183f, 183g, 183i, ; SB pp Point-of-View Essay - TRG pp , 183f, 183g, 183i, 205a-215; SB pp Commercial - TRG pp. 183f, 183g, 183i, ; SB pp Research 1.18 Students use computers, telecommunications, and other tools of technology to research, to gather information and ideas, and to represent information and ideas accurately and appropriately. Unit 1: Get Ready to Write: Writing Tools (paper/pen & word processor) - TRG pp ; SB pp Technology Tips TRG pp. 39, 43, 45, 47, 51, 53, 57, 61, 63, 65, 69, 75, 79, 81, 85, 89, 9399, 101, 107, 109, 111, 113, 117, 121, 123, 125, 127, 131, 1235, 137, 141, 143, 145, 147, 151, 157, 165, 169, 171, 179, 185, 187, 191, 193, 195, 197, 201, 207, 209, 211, 213, 217 Informational Sources 1.19 Students use organizational systems to obtain information from various sources (including libraries and the Internet). Writer s Handbook/Reference: Almanac - TRG pp. 290; SB p. 290 Atlas - TRG pp. 289; SB p. 289 Encyclopedia - TRG pp. 287, 288; SB p. 287, 288 Entry Words - TRG pp. 285; SB p. 285 Guide Words - TRG pp. 285; SB p. 285 Internet - TRG pp. 288; SB p. 288 Thesaurus - TRG pp. 286; SB p. 286 Communication of Data 1.20 Students use graphs, charts, and other visual presentations to communicate data accurately and appropriately. Unit 3: Writing to Learn: Organizers, Diagrams, Outlines - TRG pp. 36f, 36g, 36h, 46-47; SB pp Graphs & Charts - TRG pp. 36f, 36g, 36h, 48; SB pp. 48 Organization Aids TRG pp. 36f,g,h; 49f,g,h,i; 97f,g,h,i; 133f,g,h,i; 183f,g,h,i 12