Step+by+Step

__ Step 1: Group Jobs Are Given __ In your groups, each of you will have a job.  Please read the page "Group Jobs" to see what they are. Decide who will have which job.

__Step 2: Write Your Diary Entry Label__ Now that each member of your group has a job, it is time to write your diary entry. Each diary entry should be labeled with the entry number on the **top line**, on the **right side** of your paper. Below you will find your job with the matching entry label.

father -- Entry 1 captain - Entry 2 mother - Entry 3 child - Entry 4 Native American - Entry 5

__ Step 3: Write Your Diary Entry __ You will now write your diary entry. Each person will write 5 sentences about their topic. You can write more than 5 sentences. <span style="color: #33523a; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 170%;">You __can not__ write less than 5 sentences.

<span style="color: #33523a; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 170%;">If you are not sure what to write, look at the helpful hints below.


 * <span style="color: #33523a; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 170%;">Where are you?
 * <span style="color: #33523a; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 170%;">What is happening around you?
 * <span style="color: #33523a; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 170%;">How do you feel about what you see?
 * <span style="color: #33523a; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 170%;">Is anyone with you?
 * <span style="color: #33523a; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 170%;">How do you feel about who you are with?
 * <span style="color: #33523a; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 170%;">You can also check the websites to get ideas.

<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 170%;">__ Step 4: Calling All Editors __ <span style="color: #af28af; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 170%;">You have written your diary entry for the first time. <span style="color: #af28af; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 170%;">This is your rough draft or sloppy copy. <span style="color: #af28af; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 170%;">Put your editing hats on! <span style="color: #af28af; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 170%;">Reread your writing and check for the following:

<span style="color: #af28af; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 170%;">1. Does each sentence start with an **uppercase letter**? <span style="color: #af28af; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 170%;">2. Does each **telling sentence** end with a **period?** (. period) <span style="color: #af28af; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 170%;">3. Does each **sentence showing feeling** end with an **exclamation point**? (! exclamation point) <span style="color: #af28af; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 170%;">4. Did I **inden**t my first sentence? <span style="color: #af28af; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 170%;">5. Do I have **5 or more** sentences written? <span style="color: #af28af; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 170%;">6. Did I **circle** any word that I am not sure how to spell?

<span style="color: #040425; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 170%;">__Step 5: Teacher Check__ <span style="color: #040425; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 170%;">After you finish editing your work, show it to the teacher to be "partner checked."

<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 170%;">** __Step 6: Publishing__ ** <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 170%;">** Your diary entry is now ready for the publishing process! ** <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 170%;">** Recopy your work in your neatest handwriting on the good sheet of paper. **
 * <span style="color: #f96666; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 170%;">You may use a template from the website if you choose. Be sure to add a picture. **

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