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- ELA 1st Grade Writing Rubric
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- Graphic Organizer
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Over three days, scholars listen to and read the poem, "Covers" by Nikki Giovanni. Learners complete a graphic organizer by sketching their visualizations from each stanza then discuss their pictures with a peer. Pupils answer text-dependent questions and discuss further with their classmates in preparation for an independent writing assignment. An original draft answers a writing prompt about imagery.
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Concepts
reading, reading comprehension, reading comprehension strategies, textual evidence, key details, note-taking skills, answering questions, poetry, reading poetry, Writing, informative writing, explanatory writing, group discussions, imagery, details, sensory details, sensory language, stanzas, sketching
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Instructional Ideas
- Review drafts and work with small groups on specific skills
- Display the poem on a bulletin board surrounded by sketches made by class members
- Gather a collection of poems that early finishes can browse while they wait for their next activity
Classroom Considerations
- This resource is the fifth exam in a series of seven
Pros
- The resource downloads as an editable file
- Scaffolding ideas are included
Cons
- The worksheet needs reformatting