WRITE

Write

Have students

support their

opinions with facts

and details from

their research as

they write.

2. Draft

Display the

Playground Proposal Writing Frame

(p. 47). Have each student

draft their section of the proposal using the Playground Proposal Writing

Frame as the basic structure for their writing, referring to their prewriting

ideas and notes in their

Research Organizer

as they write.

Have students ask each other questions as they collaborate with team

members to develop their ideas when they need assistance. Tell students

that they will refer to their

Opinion Writing Assessment Guide

throughout

the writing process as a guide to meeting expectations. Remind students to

save their work frequently. Support as needed.

Encourage teams to use some of this time for additional research if needed.

Then have teams discuss the type of visuals they will include to illustrate

their slides such as clip art, videos, or digital photos they will take in the

classroom.

PROGRESS CHECK

While students are drafting their proposal content,

check in with each team. Have them report on their progress while drafting.

If students have had any difficulties, have them discuss problems and

brainstorm possible solutions. If necessary, suggest trying a new approach.

Review the

Opinion Writing Assessment Guide

(p. 41) with each team to

ensure students are working toward expectations. Tell teams you will provide

them time to continue drafting on Day 9 if needed. Discuss with each team

when and how they will create or acquire the visuals for their slides.

PROJECT TEAM

Mins

PREPARE FOR DAY 9

•

Make a copy of the

Presentation Assessment Guide

for

each student.

•

Review and prepare the Day 9

Writing Connection: Strong

Introductions

PLAN A PLAYGROUND

Scoring

High

Low

PresentationAssessmentGuide

Name

Date

Team

Item

Criteria

Score

SpeakingSkills

Used language thatwasappropriate for the

audience

Used complete sentences

Spoke clearly

Spokeatagoodpace,not too slowlyor too

fast

ListeningSkills

Paraphrased, summarized,andexplained

informationpresented indiverse formats

Identified reasonsandevidenceother teams

provided to support theirpoints

UseofTechnology

Used technology toenhance the

developmentofmain ideasor themes

Used technology topublish thework

AppropriateFacts

andDetails

Presented relevant factsanddetailsabout the

topic

Clearlyexplained the contentof the

presentation

Used theproject’sacademic vocabulary

correctly

EvidenceofRehearsal

andPreparation

Hada role in thepresentationand knewwhat

todo

AssessmentGuidesareavailable forprintingon

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p.42

Ask students

to describe what

they have

accomplished so

far, their team roles,

and their next

steps. If students

struggle to describe

their progress, help

them to clarify what

they should be

doing. Refer to

handouts as

necessary to

discuss

expectations.