So just as our Reading Labs focus on one particular skill in order to make you more effective readers, the Writing Labs serve the exact same function, but for writing! Yes, you need to be a better reader in order to be a better writer, but nothing can replace the process of writing itself. There are no shortcuts! (Sorry, guys…)
That is where Writing Labs come in. Every other week, the lovely Ms. Stephanie Jennis will be walking us through engaging activities and exercises to hone in on a specific aspect of writing! Scroll down to see what skill we’re workshopping first:
The first writing lab will be held on Tuesday, November 8th @ 7:30pm ET. Please note that Writing labs are Member-Only!
Writing Lab #1: Writing Concise Summaries & Comma Usage
Class Syllabus – Grades 6-8
Objective: Students will be able to concisely summarize a complex text using commas correctly and purposefully.
Essential Questions:
- How do I develop a concise, clear summary of what I have read?
- How can I utilize commas within a sentence in an accurate and purposeful way?
Enduring Understandings:
- Commas are a grammatical tool that indicates a pause in a sentence, set off words, or separate items in a list.
- Using commas purposefully in a summary can help to add important information about the subject of the text.
- Summarizing the text can help us to check our understanding of a complex reading.
Standards:
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