Task#1
Found Words
50 Things List: A walk through my neighborhood
Task #2
What I wish to do when I use mini lessons is allow students to work in small groups for there task I think it will give them a chance to be able to work and interact with their peers instead of doing it during other instruction time. Also I think that by working in small groups it will help students to be more comfortable in doing their work, especially if English is not their first langue which is what I am focusing on for the multi genre project.
Using graphic organizers as a mini lesson is something else that I would, and have, done with ESL learners. I find that by using graphics it allows students to see a visual to what they are learning.
I also think using writing prompts at the beginning of of class as a way for students just practice writing down their thoughts and being creative will help them to become more confident in their own writing abilities.