Session 7 Agenda

Assigned Readings for Session 7

[T] = Read Chapter4

[H] = Read Chapter 4

[O]= Read AND POST RESPONSES to Melissa's Questions for Discussion 
          This can be found in the link below for Learning Activity I

[O] = Read Sommers

[O] =  http://rubistar.4teachers.org
ALSO:  Learning Log Entries 2-5 needed to be completed before the start of class



LEARNING ACTIVITY I.   Melissa G's Lead Discussion of Hicks
(4:00-5:00)  Examining Author's Craft Through Multimedia Composition
 
5:00-5:15 Break
 
LEARNING ACTIVITY II.   Additional Thoughts about Teacher Feedback and Rubrics
(5:15-5:45)  Reflecting on Rubrics, Red Pens, and Really Useful Feedback 
 
LEARNING ACTIVITY III.   618 READING/WRITING WORKSHOP TIME   (5:45-6:40)
1=Prewriting   2=Drafting    3=Revising  4=Editing   5=Publishing
6=Peer Conference   7=Teacher Conference  8=Independent Reading



(5:45-6:00)   Class Decision:  What can be considered when identifying a form (i.e.,  
                     genre and/or media) for the Genre Pieces Project?

(6:00-6:40)   Independent Writing Time 
                       Suggested activities for the evening:                         
                   1.  Drafting/Revising possible genre piece #1.
                   2. Prewriting/Drafting possible genre piece #2.
                   3.  Teacher Conference  (?Session 8 and Session 9 Presenters?)