Original PromptGiven a text dependent writing prompt, Ramona will use a graphic organizer, proofreading/editing skills, and
transition words and phrases
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"A Locker Mystery" by Ron Anahaw tells the story of Reyna, a young girl who has been living in the United States for six months and is struggling with loneliness and cultural adjustme...
This learning resource focuses on helping students write a well-structured text-dependent response to the story 'A Locker Mystery.' The document outlines the learning objectives and success criteria, emphasizing the importance of using specific evidence from the text, effective transition words, and proofreading skills. It provides an overview of the story's themes of cultural identity and belonging through the character of Punso, a duwende from Filipino folklore. Students are guided through a step-by-step writing process, including planning, drafting, revising, and editing their responses. Additionally, it includes brainstorming space, writer's tool bank, worked examples, essay drafting frameworks, and a checklist to ensure all elements of good writing are considered. The resource also addresses common writing pitfalls and offers tips for improving paragraph transitions. Ultimately, it encourages reflection on the writing process and the use of graphic organizers.