Jan 26, 2016 - In this unit, students will be introduced to their performance task for this module, a Public Service Announcement (PSA) about the importance of voting. This unit connects students’ study of the...
Jan 26, 2016 - In the third unit, students apply what they have learned about the American Revolution and perspectives in order to complete their performance task, a broadside convincing someone to be a Patriot.
Jan 26, 2016 - In this lesson the class helps the teacher to revise the introductions of the Model Wedge Editorial (see supporting materials) for use of scientifically accurate vocabulary.
Jan 26, 2016 - In this assessment students have 45 minutes to plan and write Choice #2 of their choose-your-own-adventure animal defense mechanisms narratives based on the assessment prompt.
Jan 26, 2016 - In this lesson, students read each other’s narratives to identify issues with conventions (spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and dialogue). Students just note mistakes as they edit; they do not...
Jan 26, 2016 - This is the second of a sequence of three lessons focused on revising the choose-your-own-adventure narratives. Students again use colored pencils to make revision notes and revisions.
Jan 26, 2016 - This lesson begins with a read-aloud of the About Your Adventure page in Can You Survive the Wilderness? Students record what they notice and wonder about the structure and information shared on this...
Jan 26, 2016 - In this lesson, students begin revising the informative page for their performance task. They should have completed their drafts for homework after Lesson 9; if they have not completed their drafts,...
Aug 26, 2015 - In this eight-week module, students explore animal defense mechanisms. They build proficiency in writing an informative piece, examining the defense mechanisms of one specific animal about which they...
May 23, 2018 - Publishing Historical Fiction Narratives
In this lesson student use a computer to correct edits and add revisions as they publish their final narrative for their performance task.
May 23, 2018 - Reviewing Conventions and Editing Peers’ Work
In this lesson students review 4th grade appropriate (spelling, capitalization, punctuation, dialogue) conventions and edit their drafts with peers for...
Aug 26, 2015 - In this module, students will read, write, and speak about the topic of voting rights and responsibilities. In the first two units, students will read informational texts that focus on the women’s...
Aug 26, 2015 - In this module, students engage in reading, writing, listening, and speaking to build knowledge of simple machines and how they impact force, effort, and work.
