Beth McCutcheon
CI 350
September 19, 2006
Unit Plan
Introduction: This is a unit plan on teaching students how to write a story.
I. Analyze Learners
The students for this unit plan are about eight years old. This unit plan
is designed for children in third grade. The students’ abilities range from
average to above average. All of them have already been taught the basics
in writing. They have learned everything they need to know about writing in
previous grades.
II. State Objectives
RLA 3.2.1: Demonstrate proper manuscript and full transition to
cursive writing techniques (e.g. posture; paper placement; pencil grip;
letter formation; slant; letter size; spacing; rhythm; alignment).
RLA 3.2.2: Use the five step writing process (e.g. graphic organizers
for prewriting; descriptive words and details for drafting and revising;
use of simple dictionaries for editing and publishing; conferencing to
edit; punctuation; capitalization; and spelling at a developmentally
appropriate level).
RLA 3.2.3: Use paragraph format to write compositions (e.g.
beginning-middle-end; main ideas with relevant details; sentence
variety- declarative, interrogative; descriptive and transitional words;
indentations).
RLA 3.2.4: Use a variety of strategies to plan simple research (e.g.
identify possible topic by brainstorming; list questions; use idea webs;
organize prior knowledge about a topic; develop a course of action for
writing; determine how to locate necessary information).
RLA 3.2.11: Use specific mechanics of grammar in written
composition (e.g. substitute pronouns for nouns; use pronoun
agreements; adjectives; adverbs).
III. Select Media and Material
The materials needed for this unit include:
Pencil or pen
At least ten sheets of paper for each student
