Goals
This class is to build writing skills to prep for the STAAR test, as well as, the types of writing that will be required in college. Students in this class may need to build or practice some specific skills to increase the level of tools their currently have for writing essays. Writing can always be improved.
Goal 1:
Goal 2:
Goal 3:
The team will be using a variety of strategies from a number of sources. Some of the books we will be using to aid the development of student writing are:
Goal 1:
- build Expository writing skills
- practice Expository style writing
- discuss Expository process for writing
Goal 2:
- build Persuasive writing skills
- practice Persuasive style writing
- discuss Persuasive process for writing
Goal 3:
- discuss use supporting details
- find better supporting details
- support argument for strengthening essays
The team will be using a variety of strategies from a number of sources. Some of the books we will be using to aid the development of student writing are: