B2+Millette,+Megan

=Unit Cover Page=


 * Unit Title: Grade Level(s):**// The Secrets of Writing Grades: 9-10 //
 * Subject/Topic Area(s):** //English Language Arts//
 * Key Words:**// Thesis, Structure, Meaning, Writing Techniques //
 * Designed by:** // Megan Millette //**Time Frame:**// 6(80) //
 * School District: School:**

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 * =Brief Summary of Unit= ||
 * Welcome to our unit on The Secrets of Writing! I am sure we have all wanted to know the secrets behind writing to help us through further school, make essays seem easier, and allow us a basic understanding of writing enough to do what we wish with it. Writing occurs in every aspect of the real world and in order to understand it all better there are some things we must learn. In this unit we will be learning how there is meaning in writing, why we need a strong structure in our writing, as well as how to use effective techniques to enhance our writing. Since we are living in a digital world where one uses technology in many ways we will be privileged to use technology in Type II ways that will help make writing seem more exciting. These Type II technologies include iMovie, Wikispaces, tumbleblogs, prezi, capzles, and persuasion maps. If you don’t know what these systems are don’t worry you will have an understanding of each one by the time you are done this unit and we will work through any problems faced. This will be an exciting unit that incorporates many different forms of writing to help you gain a mastery of writing. The unit will conclude with a performance task where you will write your own story or book of poetry that puts you in the shoes of a writer trying to publish a piece. You will be asked to try and persuade Scholastic Publishing Company to publish your work in a creative way.