English Language Arts Grade 5
Writing Standard 3 d.
English Language Arts Grade 5
Language Standard 1 c.
2 class periods of 30 minutes each
Large Groups
Students will practice using a thesaurus and dictionary to choose more descriptive verbs.
Choose magazines with a variety of appropriate action pictures.
Students should know what an action verb is and how to use a thesaurus.
Place a clothesline across a corner of the classroom. Place the rubric numbers 1-3-5 at the intervals on the clothesline. Discuss the following rubric criteria as a class.
1 - The writer struggles with a limited vocabulary, searching for words to convey meaning.
3- The language is functional, even if it lacks much energy. It is easy to figure out the writer's meaning on a general level.
5 - Words convey the intended message in a precise, interesting, and natural way. The words are powerful and engaging.
Students will work with a partner to evaluate and place each paragraph on the clothesline. Teacher can assess and discuss placement of paragraph.