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It is time now for students to begin creating a piece of writing that will be published in hard-cover format during the final stages of this unit.  Explain to the students that they are about to begin a journey through the writing process.  They will begin by writing a first draft. They will have several opportunities to share their work with their peers as they work through their revisions.  In the final stage, they will prepare their books and complete the final copy of their work.

1.      Students select a topic to write about that is personally meaningful to them. If students are experiencing difficulty choosing a topic to write about, allow them an opportunity to discuss possible topics with peers.

2.      When it is time to write, make it clear to the students that the classroom must remain quiet.  Take the time to model writing for the students - sit down and write!  Tell the students that you are not to be disturbed while you are writing and that you’ll circulate later on to see how they are doing.  Write until the majority of the students have settled down, and then begin helping any students that may be struggling.

3.      Allow for a regular daily writing time.