Literacy: Writing CAA Preparation

For the literacy: writing CAA you will be assessed on your ability to write anywhere from a 150 to 350 word piece. Your piece, you should be able to demonstrate.

1. I can write ideas that provide information and details that are appropriate for the audience and purpose. 

2. I can structure my ideas clearly and appropriately with a clear beginning, middle, and ending. 

3. I can use correct language choices such as words and sentence that are appropriate for the audience and purpose. 

4. I can write accurately, which includes spelling, punctuation and grammar. 

Mahi Choice

1. Activities to practice writing accurately

   1. • Typing Practice

      • Pair up and try to identify the missing punctuation. - One person takes one unpunctuated and punctuated piece (Text 1, Answer 2) and the other takes the second set (Text 2, Answer 1). The first person reads their text and tries to identify the missing punctuation while person 2 checks their work. Once completed, swap roles. 

2. Activity to practice writing structure - Organizing a Story

3. Activities to practice identifying audience and purpose

   1. • New Story or Opinion Piece Kahoot

      • Comparing Writing Pieces from One News. Choose a topic - Sports or Environment

4. Activities to practice writing - Pretend you belong to an online forum where young people ask for advice. Pick one of the questions and write a 150-250 word response. Your answer should include acknowledging the problem, giving some guidance, and finishing positively. (Student Writing Exemplar)

   1. • My two best friends have had an argument and aren't speaking to each other. I feel caught in the middle. What should I do?

      • I can't fall asleep at night until it's really late, then I have trouble getting up in the morning to be on time. Any advice on how I can sleep better? 

      • We moved to a new town and I'm going to start a new school next week. I won't know anyone and feel really nervous. Any advice?