Immersion 4: Generate a list of possible story ideas to be used throughout the unit. Students could interview peers on what types of books they enjoy for possible story ideas Immersion 5: Create a shared writing pattern book. Important Note: Studying and more importantly teaching craft takes knowledge and experience. It is highly recommended prior to teaching this unit teachers read the following professional resources to learn more about immersion and the teaching of craft: Ray, Katie Wood. (2006). Study driven: A framework for planning units of study in writing workshop. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann. Ray, Katie Wood and Lisa Cleaveland. (2004). About the authors: Writing workshop with our youngest writers. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann. There is also an About the Authors DVD. Ray, Katie Wood. (1999). Wondrous words: Writers and writing in the elementary classroom. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann. Immersion Phase, Continued Lesson Plan Template for Immersion Phase Session 1 Concept Teaching Point Materials Outline immersion lesson:
Immersion 4: Generate a list of possible story ideas to be used throughout the unit. Students could interview peers on what types of books they enjoy for possible story ideas Immersion 5: Create a shared writing pattern book. Important Note: Studying and more importantly teaching craft takes knowledge and experience. It is highly recommended prior to teaching this unit teachers read the following professional resources to learn more about immersion and the teaching of craft: Ray, Katie Wood. (2006). Study driven: A framework for planning units of study in writing workshop. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann. Ray, Katie Wood and Lisa Cleaveland. (2004). About the authors: Writing workshop with our youngest writers. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann. There is also an About the Authors DVD. Ray, Katie Wood. (1999). Wondrous words: Writers and writing in the elementary classroom. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann. Immersion Phase, Continued Lesson Plan Template for Immersion Phase Session 1 Concept Teaching Point Materials Outline immersion lesson: