LaShunda+Price

= = = How does writing help us communicate? = = = = = =Unit Summary = In this unit the student will create, explore, and evaluate effective communication. Students will evaluate and execute each of the phases of writing process listed below: Upon completing this unit, the student will be able to identify specific task associated with each phase of the writing process. In addition, the student will employ the writing process (using facts, opinions, and persuasive text) to compose the following essays:
 * Planning
 * Drafting
 * Revising
 * Editing
 * Publishing
 * Expository Essay,
 * Response to Literature Essay, and
 * Position Papers.

Grade Level/ Subject
10th Grade- Language Arts

Technology Intergration

 * Presentation software, an overhead projector, and a laptop will be used to introduce the unit.
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Students will use word processing software to employ the writing process.
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Students will be instructed to dissect writing prompts by completing interactive exercises on the Mimio Pad.
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Students will use bubbl.us to brainstorm for ideas on addressing writing prompts.
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Students will use paperrater.com to aid in proofreading during the editing and publishing phases of the writing process.

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