There's+a+Job+for+Me!

= Genre: =
 * There's a Job for Me! **

Narrative Writing
= Writing Prompt: =

Think of three jobs the scarecrow could try. Two of his jobs must be disasterous and one job must be the perfect fit. What terrible things could befall the scarecrow on his journey? Does he give up?
= What to Do: =
 * 1) Make an outline
 * 2) Fold your paper in half (hot dog style).
 * 3) The left side of your paper is for you to write the topic for each of your paragraphs. The right side is for you to list your supporting details.
 * 4) Write your roughdraft.
 * 5) Reread and revise your roughdraft for:
 * 6) Complete sentences and make sure your sentences are varied. Some of your sentences should be compound, simple, and begin differently.
 * 7) Make sure you are using capital letters and the correct punctuation.
 * 8) As you read, ask yourself if you can provide the reader with more descriptive language. (adjectives, adverbs, precise words and sensory language)
 * 9) Write your second draft and prepare for our Peer Writer's Conference.
 * 10) Write your final copy.
 * 11) Color and put together your scarecrow.
 * 12) Publish and share your story with classmates.

= File Cabinet: = ==



= Objectives: =
 * Follow a writing process in composing text (W1)
 * use an outline (W1A.a))
 * generate a draft (W1A.b)
 * reread and revise for audience and purpose, ideas and content, organization and sentence structure, and word choice (W1A.c)
 * edit for conventions (W1A.d)
 * share writing (W1A.e)


 * To compose well-developed story (W2)
 * Create a story with a main idea, and relevant details (W2B)
 * Use words suited to the topic (W2D)
 * Write using sensory details (W2D, W2E)