Writers+Workshop

=Writing Unit - Push the Pencil= = = = = =Writing a Fantasy Story= This two week unit will give insight into the mechanics and strategies behind writing fantasy stories Students will learn about the part and features of fantasy writing and will then use a series of prompts and activities to practice writing a story. A final prompt will be given to assess the students learning. For more information please see the following websites A Glossary of Terms - http://www.sfwa.org/writing/glossary

An Overview of the Genre - http://www.underdown.org/sffantasy.htm

Activity #1 - http://www.readwritethink.net/lessons/lesson_view_printer_friendly.asp?id=992

Activity #2 - = = =Writing to Persuade= = = = = =Writting a Business Letter=

This two week unit will give insight into the mechanics and strategies behind a formal Business letter - Students will practice a series of letters using both assistive and non-assistive tools. For more information please see the following websites

http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/letter_generator/ http://voicethread.com/ - browse to "Business letter - CCS" Example - http://www.cyberbee.com/science/letpart.html