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1.5 Descriptive Writing Journal

Site: Cowichan Valley School District - Moodle
Course: ELA5, CSS, Sferrazza
Book: 1.5 Descriptive Writing Journal
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Date: Thursday, 3 April 2025, 3:10 AM

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Learning Targets

By the end of this lesson, you should be able to say YES to the following questions.

  • Can I apply thinking skills to gain meaning from texts?
  • Can I use personal experience to connect to descriptive writing and develop understanding of myself, my community, and the world?
  • Can I read and listen to descriptive writing as a source of creativity and joy?

learning target

Reading & Writing Descriptive Text

Through this module, in addition to your Learning Guide, you will be doing a Descriptive Writing Journal. You will be reading and listening to descriptive writing, searching out descriptive writing in your world, and generating images in response to descriptive writing.

Aim for at least 5-10 sentences per entry. Use full sentences and practice your descriptive writing skills.

Choosing Your Journal

You have some freedom in what form you complete your journal on. Here are two options: Brain

  • Write it on paper; download and print the journal here:

Download the Document Here

  • Type it on a computer in a word processing document; download and save the template here:

Download the Document Here

The goal in this journal is to express yourself so your teacher can see how all those magnificent wheels turn in your mind. Do your work neatly, in full sentences, and, when asked, using paragraph format.

For use with Journal #6

For use with Journal #8

How Will This Be Assessed?

Your work will be marked based on the following marking rubric.

Ideas and Content

Not enough completed to assess this area.

0points

Not yet meeting expectations, significant amounts not completed.

1points

Not yet meeting expectations. Some parts not completed.

2points

Minimally Meets Expectations - some detail, attempts to respond with minimally acceptable accuracy.

3points

Meets Expectations - reasonable detail, responses mostly complete. Most directions followed. There is some attempt to respond to a topic if it has been provided.

4points

Fully Meets Expectations - neat, very good detail and responses. You generally attempt deeper thinking in your responses when possible. Directions followed carefully.

5points

Exceeds Expectations - neat, exceptional detail, thoughtful responses. You always attempt deeper thinking in your responses, when possible. The topics have been addressed thoroughly and correctly. Directions followed carefully.

6points

Organization & Conventions

Journals are missing dates, names, titles, etc. Entries have many errors in sentence structure, grammar, and punctuation that make them difficult to read. And/or not enough completed to assess this area.

0points

Some correct labelling. Errors in sentence structure or grammar may make it difficult to follow. May lack effort in these areas.

1points

Generally labelled correctly. Some errors in grammar, spelling, or sentence structure, but they do not impact readability.

2points

Correct labelling and neat presentation. Entries are easy to read and understand with just a few minor errors in spelling punctuation and grammar. Complete sentences in evidence.