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Empowered Fiction Writers: Generating and Organizing Ideas for Story Writing
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| Grades | 6 – 8 |
| Lesson Plan Type | Standard Lesson |
| Estimated Time | Three 45-minute sessions |
| Lesson Author |
Alberta |
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MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGY
- Computers with Internet access
- Timers (optional)
- Highlighters or colored pencils (optional)
- Overhead projector (optional)
PRINTOUTS
- Purpose of Speedwriting poster
- Benefits of Speedwriting poster
- Important Rules for Speedwriting poster
- Plot Plan poster/handout
- Student Speedwriting Log
- Story Organizer handout
- Story Organization Rubric
WEBSITES
PREPARATION
| 1. | Familiarize yourself with the description and key concepts of speedwriting (free writing) and the specific suggestions offered by each of the Web resources. |
| 2. | Arrange access to computers for Session 1 and bookmark some or all of the Web resources on the computers. |
| 3. | Print (enlarge if possible) and post the four posters provided: Purpose of Speedwriting, Benefits of Speedwriting, Important Rules for Speedwriting, and Plot Plan. |
| 4. | Make a copy for each student of the Student Speedwriting Log, Story Organizer handout, Plot Plan handout, and Story Organization Rubric. |