Lesson 2
(TH – May 11Th)
The Writing Cycle

Lesson 3
(SAT –5/13 AM)
Prewriting/
Planning

Lesson 4
(SAT- 5/13 PM)
Writing/
Rewriting

Lesson 5
(T-5/17)
On with the Writing

Lesson 6
(TH-5/19)
Researching/
Collaborating

Lesson 7
(SAT - 5/21)
Editing

Lesson 8
(SAT -5/21)
Evaluating

Lesson 9
(T-5/23)
Using Chat rooms
and whiteboards
for writing &
editing

Lesson 10 (TH 5/25)*

Lesson 11 &
Lesson 12 (SAT)*

*Schedule for
these classes may
vary by individual
contract

Lesson 6 Researching for background knowledge

Introduction: An Overview of our Purposes -Addressing such issues as:

Why Research Online? Examples - Oil Spill Mystery
ByoSphere POD

1.) Researching techniques /Boolean techniques
2.)Visit search engines for kids ...... Search engine in
the POD chat while discussing it -- look under "Resources"

• Ask Jeeves
• Yahooligans
• Roget's Thesaurus
• Dictionary
• Translating email from other countries
• Dealing with those time zones for global writing
• Latitude and Longitude for finding global pals

3.) Authors Online -- Carla Hurchalla's Summer Workshop.....
4.) Other activities to practice researching -- Chapter 4 Activities from Scribes Online
5.) Honing Research Skills online and offline
6.)Creating a "Writer's Classroom"

Creating Web Pages for Instruction

Especially the pages on creating templates.......
Linking websites

Use your time for..... surfing the 'Net for resources connecting to your curriculum or project.

OR.....

Break into small groups to find sites that connect with a curricular subject or grade level.

For next class..... bring samples of any unique assessment tools/rubrics you use...... and ideas for your Writing Process Project.....