2019-20 N. American Planner_DP Sample

ESSAYS, DRAFTING AND TIMELINES
Your teachers will set specific deadlines for assignments
and essays to be completed and submitted by. Extensions of
time are usually only granted in cases of illness and extreme
circumstances. It is imperative for you to set in place a
definite Timeline for your drafting. Use the 5 E’s of Learning
in your planning and execution.
Drafting is a process vital to optimizing the quality of
assignments. It authenticates your learning. Your teachers
can see the development of your thinking and enhances your
understanding.
Following is a dependable method of organizing timelines:
Day 1 – write due dates on your Year Planner and put
reminders in your phone.
Micro – within 2 days; ENGAGE
• understand the topic
• write what it means to you in your own words
• brainstorm possible resources
• obtain a copy of the assessment criteria for the subject.
Mini – within 4 days; EXPLORE
• plan your research strategy
• locate references/resources
• begin your research.
Short – within first week; EXPLAIN
• collect all information
• correlate data under main points
• develop sentences and then paragraphs
• plan and assemble first draft.
Medium – within 2 weeks; ELABORATE
• if the subject assessment criteria allows, ask
your teacher for feedback on the first draft
• analyse comments
• read through it with a parent/friend to
improve phrasing/vocabulary
• revise draft.
Long – within 3 weeks; EVALUATE
• discuss interpretations with friends
• evaluate any feedback
• complete final.
Always mark your timeline stages in different
colours on the Year Planner in your planner.
The stages can be adjusted according to the timespan.
Following this approach will reduce pressure and help you to
get results. You can always improve on a draft and remember
to begin the task on Day 1.
ACTIONS
What are two things that I will start doing to improve
my focus on essay drafting and timelines?
1.
SELF-MANAGEMENT SKILLS
NOTES / PRIORITIES / DUE DATES
SIGNATURES: PARENT/GUARDIAN
2.
TEACHER
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MINDFULNESS ACTIVITY
Birds. Walk outside and spend five minutes counting as
many birds as you can and how many different types
you can identify.
WELLBEING TIP
Avoid artificial sweeteners in food and drinks.
WHAT WENT WELL THIS WEEK AND WHY?
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