Grade Level: 3-4

Subjects Integrated: Language Arts, Technology

Learner Outcomes:
Students will use the writing process to create a monologue that introduces an original character.
Students will observe the teacher's dramatic prevention of a model monologue.
Students will use word processing software to publish work.

Time Frame: 3-5 class session

Materials: Completed webs from previous lesson, Script for Monologue Model, Revise and Edit Checklist , Writing rubric

Technology Tools: Computer with word processing software

Teacher Notes: This is a labor intense project for both teacher and students.  If pre-service teachers are available to help you should include them in this process.

Procedures:
    1.  Students will write a rough draft of their character monologue based on the ideas that
        were outlined on the character map and guide questions.  "The monologue will give the
        audience clues about your character through what you say, how you say it, and how you
        act."  Write the first draft on notebook paper.  Remind students to skip spaces
        between each line and to indent at the beginning of each paragraph.

    2.  The monologue should include four paragraphs:

               *First--Introduction (name your character)
               *Second--What you do
               *Third--What you like and don't like
               *Fourth--What you will do next

    3.  Teacher should dress in character with costumes and props and present sample
         monologue as a model for students.  This will help to clarify assignment.

    4.  Allow time to think and write draft.

    5.  Direct students through the revision and editing process using the Revise and Edit
         Checklist.  Provide dictionaries and thesauruses.  Review editing marks that students
         should use.  Title your work.

    6.  Conference with students to review revised draft.  Make further revisions with
         student.

    7.  Students should rewrite draft, then proceed to computer to publish final copy.
         Classroom helpers will facilitate this process.

Modifications: Modify length of monologue for students with writing difficulties.  Allow special needs students to dictate to an adult.

Enrichment Activities: Encourage rich vocabulary and descriptions.

Evaluation/Assessment: Assess during student/teacher conferencing.  Teacher should also make remarks on students' Revise and Edit Checklist.  A writing rubric may be used to evaluate student monologues.
 

West Virginia Instructional Goals and Objectives

English Language Arts:  3.41, 3.42, 3.43, 3.44, 3.46, 4.49, 4.51, 4.52, 4.55
Technology:  3.83, 3.85, 3.91, 4.93, 4.95, 4.99, 4.101

National Standards
 

References:
Revise and Edit Checklist
Writing rubric
Script for Monologue Model