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Standard: Convey Ideas in Writing Outcomes Students will write a paragraph of at least five sentences to show the changing seasons in Ohio.

Classroom Information

GED Descriptors:      Science , Language Arts Writing Roles:      Family, Community Member Program Type(s)      ABE, GED, ESOL, Family Literacy, Urban, Rural NRS Learner levels (ABE/GED)       2, 3 Time frame:      1.0 hours Technology Integration Seasonal Clip Art

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Standard: Convey Ideas in Writing

Component of Performance How activity addresses component Determine the purpose for communicating The writer will convey an image of the changing seasons in Ohio to peers and students from foreign countries not familiar with Ohio weather. Organize and present information to serve the purpose, context, and audience The paragraph will have a central focus and present details that contrast the changing seasons, i.e. winter to spring, summer to fall, or fall to winter. Pay attention to conventions of English language usage, including grammar, spelling, and sentence structure, to minimize barriers to readers' comprehension The writer will observe grammatical conventions. A self check list will help the writer proofread his/her rough draft. Seek feedback and revise to enhance the effectiveness of the communication Students will share their work with a peer or with the teacher to obtain feedback on their rough draft. A check list will help readers provide feedback to the writer.

Purposeful, Transparent, Building Expertise

Purposeful and Transparent Students are always talking about the weather. They express many opinions that can be turned into topic sentences for paragraphs. They can observe details for support. Contextual The natural objects give students an opportunity to experience sensory details of touch and smell as well as obtain visual details that the photographs also provide. Building Expertise Paragraphs can easily be expanded into essays since the framework has been created. Students who felt intimidated by an essay see it is not that hard to add more details to extend their writing. They can get ideas from other students.

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