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Standard: Convey Ideas in Writing Outcomes Students will develop an escape plan for their family members in case of a fire and will write the plan in a logical sequence, paying attention to grammar, mechanics, sentence structure and clarity.

Classroom Information

GED Descriptors:      Language Arts - Writing Roles:      Family, Community Member Program Type(s)      ABE, GED, Family Literacy, Urban, Rural NRS Learner levels (ESOL)      2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Time frame:      1.0 to 2.0 hours Technology Integration Home Safety Council: Family Home Safety Council Safety Guide Home Safety Council Fire Safety The Bushnell Basin Fire Department

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Standard: Convey Ideas in Writing

Component of Performance How activity addresses component Determine the purpose for communicating Write an escape plan in case of a fire Organize and present information to serve the purpose, context, and audience Write what to do as a sequence, write clearly so all family members can understand Pay attention to conventions of English language usage, including grammar, spelling, and sentence structure, to minimize barriers to readers' comprehension Students focus on punctuation, capitalization, and grammar according to their writing level Seek feedback and revise to enhance the effectiveness of the communication Students evaluate their own and a partners plan using a rubric. Students revise and/or edit based on these evaluations

Purposeful, Transparent, Building Expertise

Purposeful and Transparent Students want to know how to keep their families safe. Knowing what to do in case of a fire is a very real and present circumstance for some. Contextual Their written escape plans can be shared with all family members and posted in a noticeable place so the babysitter and friends are aware of how to leave the house in case of a fire. They may choose to practice the plan with their family. Building Expertise Students will have practiced sequencing and will be thinking logically about their choices when writing their plans.

Lesson Designer Dianna Baycich Ohio Literacy Resource Center (330) 672-7841 dbaycich@literacy.kent.edu

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