SPACE LAUNCH

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The parts of a good story include:

S - Setting elements,

P - Problems,

A - Actions,

C - Consequences, and

E - Emotional reactions.

The steps for writing a good story are:

L - List idea words for my story;

A - Ask if my ideas will meet my writing goals;

U - Use encouraging self talk;

N - Now write a story with million-dollar words, sharp sentences, and lots of detail;

C - Challenge myself to develop more good ideas; and

H - Have fun.

Story Planning Sheet

Author: _________________________ Date: _________________

My quality goal for this story is: _____________________________.

My quantity goal for this story is: ____________________________.

Generate idea words for...

S etting elements: ____________________ _______________________

P roblems: _________________________ _______________________

A ction: ____________________ ______________________________

C onsequences: _____________________ _______________________

E motions: ________________________ ________________________

Self-talk statements: _________________ ________________________

Score Card for Story

Author: __________________________ Partner: __________________

Points

1 = Needs a lot more work

2 = Could be a little better

3 = Pretty good the way it is

4 = Terrific—other kids should see this

Questions for Your Partner

After reading and marking the author’s story, answer the following:

Does the writer use lots of descriptive words? 1 2 3 4
Does the writer use different sentences that are clear? 1 2 3 4
Is the story creative and enjoyable to read? 1 2 3 4
Does the story have a beginning, middle, and end? 1 2 3 4
Does the writer include the parts of a good story (SPACE)? 1 2 3 4
Is the paper free of errors (such as spelling and punctuation)? 1 2 3 4

Author Goals

My total points this time was __________.

My score __did __did not go up from last time.

The quality goal for my next story is __________ points.

Next time I will try to improve my score most for question number:
1 2 3 4 5 6

I also have set a quantity goal for my next story of _____________.

DARE to DEFEND

The parts of a good opinion paper include:

D - Develop a position statement.

A - Add supporting arguments.

R - Report and refute counter-arguments.

E - End with a strong conclusion.

The steps for writing a good opinion paper are:

D - Develop a list of idea words for my essay.

E - Evaluate their importance.

F - Find even more ways to convince my readers.

E - Encourage myself through self talk.

N - Now write an essay with clear ideas, sharp sentences, and great impact.

D - Decide if I met my writing goals.

Opinion Paper Planning Sheet

Author: ____________________________ Date: ___________________

My quality goal for this essay is: __________________________________.

My quantity goal for this essay is: _________________________________.

Generate idea words to build arguments...

For my position Against my position

_____________________________ _____________________________

Self-talk statements: _________________________________________

__________________________________________________________

Score Card for Opinion Paper

Author: __________________________ Partner: _____________________

Points

1 = Needs a lot more work

2 = Could be a little better

3 = Pretty good the way it is

4 = Terrific—other kids should see this

Questions for Your Partner

After reading and marking the author’s essay, answer the following:

Does the writer use lots of descriptive words? 1 2 3 4

Does the writer use different sentences that are clear? 1 2 3 4

Is the essay convincing? 1 2 3 4

Does the essay include logical supporting ideas? 1 2 3 4

Does the writer logically refute counterarguments? 1 2 3 4

Is the paper free of errors (such as spelling & punctuation)? 1 2 3 4

Author Goals