Tuesday 03/06 Writing - Finding a Structure to Let Writing Grow Into

Purpose: As an informational writer, I can structure my writing to allow my my ideas to grow.

1. Connection:  The Story of Imelda
2. Teaching:  Today I want to teach you that writers need to check to see if they have the containers--the structures and format--that will let their information and ideas grow.  As always, to see possibilities for ways you can structure your writing, you can turn to published authors.
3. Active Engagement: The Erie Canal in Different Formats
4. Application: Research Report
• Structure your writing using the different formats available for information writing.
• Record new information using our approved & appropriate resources.
• Grow your thinking by thinking about the information.