Generative Writing

1. Generative Writing Session 3 Sentence Patterning Adolescent Research and Development Team

2. Iowa Professional Development Model

3. The Iowa Professional Development Model • Provides a recommended framework • Targets increased student learning & achievement • Responds to state and federal legislation • Is based on research that shows how professional development results in student achievement gains

4. What Can the IPDM do for students? • Full implementation of the model has the capacity to: • increase learning and achievement for everyone • focus on specific needs of subgroups of students

5. Generative Writing: Sentence Patterning Purpose • Generate sentences from given words. • Build writing fluency • Build word choice

6. Generative Writing: Sentence Patterning • Advanced step in generative writing • Advanced level for Grades K-3. • Advanced level to use with Grades 4-8 to scaffold learning.

7. Generative Writing: Sentence Patterning • Objective: To compose written messages based on given words. • Activity: Given specific parameters, students use their understanding of syntax and sentence structure to construct meaningful texts. • Level of Support: Moderate at the beginning working to small group and then independent activities. • Format: Whole class, small group, or individual student. Fisher, D. & Frey, N. (2007). Scaffolded Writing Instruction: Teaching with a Gradual-Release Framework. New York: Scholastic.

8. Generative Writing: Sentence PatterningCorrelation to Iowa Core Curriculum • Adheres to conventions generally established in spelling, punctuation, grammar, usage, syntax, and style • Uses writing as a tool for learning • Engages in the information literacy process: accesses, evaluates, and communicates information and ideas • Is able to write on demand • Communicates in a variety of genres Iowa Department of Education. (2009, February). Iowa Core Curriculum. Des Moines, IA: Author.

9. Generative Writing: Sentence Patterning Objective Students will be able to write a sentence when given parameters for a chosen word, part of speech, punctuation, or element of style.

10. Generative Writing: Sentence Patterning Parts of Speech • Begin a sentence with a noun. • Use a proper noun in a sentence. • Use a noun and a pronoun in a sentence. • Include an adjective with a target word. • Use an adverb in the third position in the sentence. • Include a preposition in your sentence. • Use ___ as a gerund. • Use a noun infinitive to make an interesting sentence. Fisher, D., & Frey, N. (2007). Scaffolded Writing Instruction: Teaching With a Gradual-Release Framework. New York: Scholastic.

11. Generative Writing: Sentence Patterning Punctuation • Write a sentence that ends with an exclamation mark. • Ask a question using the word . • Write a sentence with an independent clause and a semicolon. • Use a colon with a list. • Include a parenthetical expression in a sentence. Fisher, D., & Frey, N. (2007). Scaffolded Writing Instruction: Teaching With a Gradual-Release Framework. New York: Scholastic.

12. Generative Writing: Sentence Patterning Elements of Style • Write an imperative using the word . • Create a sentence with a prepositional phrase. • Use a possessive with the target word . • Begin a sentence with a dependent clause. • Write a sentence that uses alliteration. • Use as a simile. • Include an appositive in a sentence with the word __. Fisher, D., & Frey, N. (2007). Scaffolded Writing Instruction: Teaching With a Gradual-Release Framework. New York: Scholastic.

13. Generative Writing:Sentence Patterning Example A Teacher’s directions: “Use a proper noun in a sentence.” Student writes:Manuel is writing a letter to his family.

14. Generative Writing: Sentence Patterning Example B “Write a sentence with the word embassy and an adjective describing the target word.” Student writes : The French Embassy is on Cathedral Street.

15. Generative Writing: Sentence Patterning Example C “Write a sentence that asks a question using the word mineral.” Student writes: How would a scientist identify the mineral found in this rock?

16. A Structure for Successful InstructionGradual Release of Responsibility Adapted from Doug Fisher Better Learning Through Structured Teaching

17. Generative Writing: Sentence Patterning Video clip of a 7th Grade Middle School Classroom Sentence Patterning (Punctuation & Parts of Speech) or 7th Grade Special Education Small Group Generative Writing Sentence Patterning Guided Lesson – Gradual Release of Responsibility Model-Guided Instruction

18. Generative Writing: Sentence Patterning Complete the Sentence Patterning Video Response Sheet as you view the video.

19. Generative Writing: Sentence Patterning Group Discussion of the Sentence Patterning Video Response Sheet

20. Generative Writing: Sentence Patterning Let’s Try It!

21. Generative Writing:Sentence Patterning • Small Group Explicit Instruction • Use generative writing in small groups to work on missing skills in writing for your students. • Tape record instructions of generative writing for students to complete in small group with a leader in charge of the recording. • Revise and expand generative writing during Writer’s Workshop. (ie. Word families or drawing pictures and writing sentences to show word meaning)

22. Generative Writing: Sentence Patterning Pair Share Activity • Think of how you could implement this into your classroom setting. (How often, how much time needed, preparation, would this work for you?) • Share with 1 -2 people at your table. • Volunteers to share with whole group.

23. Generative Writing: Sentence Patterning Questions?