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Week 1Focus
Standard Benchmarks Vocabulary Activities Resources AssessmentsScore using ideas
rubricDescriptive
Set up Writer’s Workshop
Introduction of Traits & Rubrics
Rubric Scoring
Writing Applications:Creative
The student develops and demonstrates creative writing
LA.4.4.1.1LA.4.3.1.2
CreativeDescriptive
Introduce the Genres of Writing(5 minute PowerPoint)Macmillan Writing Flipbook pg.3Daily Writing #2 pg. 108C TE (Unit 1)Daily Writing #2 pg. 148L (Unit 2)
Integrate across curriculum:
Science Social
Studies Math
Teacher Observation
Conference Notes
Readers Response
Journals
Descriptive Piece with Idea development focus
Probe:Accessible to teachers only
Writing Craft:Fundamentals of writing with strong ideas
LA.4.3.1.1LA.4.3.1.3LA.4.3.2.1
Traits Collect pre-writing sample before any teaching “Memorable Event from the summer”
Write Traits KitWarm-up Activity 1: What is a Trait?
Teacher’s Guide pg. xxiv, Student Traitbook pg. 5
Warm-up Activity2: Ranking Three Papers Teacher’s Guide pg. xxv, Student Traitbook pgs. 5-6
Macmillan
TE pgs. 42-43, 43A-43B
Writing Flipbookpg. 16
Writing Process: Introduce all
stages of writing process
LA.4.3.1-LA.4.3.5 Writer’s WorkshopPrewritingDraftingRevisingRubricSentence TypesPunctuation Marks
Writing Process along with corresponding student activity (Daily 10 minute PowerPoint)Macmillan Grammar Sentences pgs. 43I-43J
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Week 2 Focus Standard Benchmarks Vocabulary Activities Resources AssessmentsScore using ideas
rubric
Descriptive
Set up Writer’s Workshop
Ideas
Rubric Scoring
Writing Applications:Creative
The student develops and demonstrates creative writing
LA.4.4.1.1LA.4.3.1.2
CreativeDescriptive
Macmillan Connection pg. 303 B(Unit 3)
Daily Writing #3 TE pg.176D (Unit 2)
Daily Writing #5 TE pg. 176D (Unit 2)
Daily Writing #2 TE pg. 220 C (Unit 2)
Daily Writing #1 TE pg. 374 C (Unit 3)
Integrate across curriculum:
Science Social
Studies Math
Teacher Observation
Conference Notes
Readers Response
Journals
Writer’s Survey
Descriptive piece with Idea development focus
Probe:Accessible to teachers only
Writing Craft:Fundamentals of writing with strong ideas
LA.4.3.1.1LA.4.3.1.3LA.4.3.2.1
IdeasMain IdeaDetails
Use of student pieces to check traits to occur weekly.
Write Traits KitLesson 1:Getting Started/Gather DetailsTeacher’s Guide pgs. 7-9,Student Traitbook pgs. 8-11
Lesson 2: What’s Your Point/Focus on Main IdeaTeacher’s Guide pgs.10-12,Student Traitbook pgs. 12-15
Write Traits PowerPoint: Ideas
Macmillan
TE pgs. 68-69
TE pgs. 69A-69B
Writing Flipbookpg. 29
Writing Process: Prewriting
LA.4.3.1.1LA.4.3.1.2LA.4.3.1.3
Prewriting Macmillan GrammarSubject and Predicates pgs. 69i-69jMacmillanWriting Workshop pgs. 147A, 147B, and 147 C
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Week 3 Focus Standard Benchmarks Vocabulary Activities Resources AssessmentsScore using ideas
rubricDescriptive
Set up Writer’s Workshop
Ideas
Rubric Scoring
Writing Applications: Creative
The student develops and demonstrates creative writing
LA.4.4.1.1LA.4.3.1.2
CreativeDescriptive
Macmillan pg. 247 A (Unit 2)
pg. 590 (Unit 5)
Daily Writing #1 TE pg. 374 C (Unit 3)
Daily Writing #1 TE pg. 540L (Unit 5)
Teacher/Student Edition pg. 591 (Unit 5)
Integrate across curriculum:
Science Social Studies Math
Teacher Observation
Conference Notes
Readers Response
Journals
Words Their Way Spelling Inventory or FAIR Phonics Inventory
Descriptive Piece with Idea development focus
Probe: Accessible to teachers only
Prompt to be scored using 6 point holistic rubric: Accessible to teachers only
Writing Craft:Fundamentals of writing with strong ideas
LA.4.3.1.1LA.4.3.1.3LA.4.3.2.1
Main IdeaDetailsElaboration
Write Traits Kit Lesson 4: Unpacking to Stay in FocusTE pgs. 16-18Student Traitsbook pgs. 20-23
Ideas RubricTE pgs. 4 and 5
*Sample Paper 1 TE pg. 120*Sample Paper 2TE pg. 123*Sample Paper 3TE pg. 126*Sample Paper 4TE pg. 129
Writing Process: Revising Editing
LA.4.3.3.1LA.4.3.3.2LA.4.3.3.3LA.4.3.3.4LA.4.3.4.1LA.4.3.4.2LA.4.3.4.3LA.4.3.4.4LA.4.3.4.5LA.4.3.4.6
PrewritingDraftingRevisingRubric
Write Traits Kit
Lesson 22: Reading the Signs TE: pgs. 100-103Student Traitbook: pgs.97-100
Introduce Conventions rubric on pg. 95 in TE.
Score sample paper 22 in TE pgs. 183-185
Macmillan GrammarSimple and Compound Sentences pgs. 81i-81j
Macmillan
Writing Workshop pgs. 147D and 147E
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Week 4 Focus Standard Benchmarks Vocabulary Activities Resources AssessmentsScore using ideas and organization
rubricsNarrative Recount
IdeasOrganization
Writing Applications: Creative:The student develops and demonstrates creative writing
LA.4.4.1.1LA.4.4.1.2
CreativeNarrative Recount
Macmillan pg. 147 A-E (Unit 1)
pg. 303A (Unit3)
Daily Writing #4 pg. 16 M (Unit 1)
Teacher/Student Edition pgs. 42-43
Integrate across curriculum:
Science Social Studies Math
Teacher Observation
Conference Notes
Readers Response
Journals
Revised week 3 prompt piece
Short story -Recounting a particular event in their lifeLyrics as in a ballad that tells a story
Poem retelling specific events
Probe:Accessible to teachers only.
Writing Craft:Fundamentals of writing incorporating varied organizational plans.
LA.4.3.1.3LA.4.3.2.1LA.4.3.2.2LA.4.3.2.3
Organization: Lead Closing Beginning, middle,
end Transitions Focus Logical sequence Paragraphing
Write Traits KitLesson 5: Writing a Strong Lead/Write a LeadTE: pgs. 25-27Student Traitbook: pgs. 24-28
Lesson 6: How is it Organized?/Use of organizational patternsTE: pgs. 28-30Student Traitbook: pgs. 29-32
Write Traits PowerPoint: Organization
Writing Process:Prewriting
LA.4.3.1.1LA.4.3.1.2LA.4.3.1.3
Macmillan GrammarComplex Sentences(Sentence combining) pgs. 107i-107j
Macmillan
Writing Workshop pgs. 147A and 147B
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Week 5 Focus Standard Benchmarks Vocabulary Activities Resources AssessmentsScore using ideas and organization
rubricsNarrative Recount
IdeasOrganization
Writing Applications: Creative:The student develops and demonstrates creative writing
LA.4.4.1.1LA.4.4.1.2
CreativeNarrative Recount
Macmillan
pg. 43 A and B (Unit 1)
pg. 143 A (Unit 1)
Writing Flipbook pg. 1
Writing Flipbook pg.9
Integrate across curriculum:
Science Social
Studies Math
Teacher Observation
Conference Notes
Readers Response
Journals
Short story -Recounting a particular event in their life
Probe:Accessible to teachers only
Writing Craft:Fundamentals of writing incorporating varied organizational plans.
LA.4.3.2.1LA.4.3.2.2LA.4.3.2.3
Organization: Lead Closing Beginning, middle,
end Transitions Focus Logical sequence Paragraphing
Write Traits KitLesson 7: How is it Organized? Use of organizational patternsTE pgs. 31-33Student Traitbook pgs. 33-36
*Organization Rubric on TE pgs. 22-23*Sample Paper 5TE pg. 132*Sample Paper 6TE pg. 135*Sample Paper 7TE pg. 138
Macmillan
pg. 687A in the Teacher’s Edition
Writing Process:Prewriting
LA.4.3.1.1LA.4.3.1.2LA.4.3.1.3
Macmillan GrammarRun-on Sentencespgs. 143i-143j
Macmillan
Writing Workshop: pg. 147 B in TE
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Week 6 Focus Standard Benchmarks Vocabulary Activities Resources AssessmentsScore using ideas and organization
rubricsNarrative Recount
IdeasOrganization
Writing Applications: Creative:The student develops and demonstrates creative writing
LA.4.4.1.1LA.4.4.1.2
CreativeNarrative Recount
Macmillan
Teacher/Student Edition pgs. 218-219 (Unit 2)
Daily Writing #1 TE pg. 304 C (Unit 3)
Daily Writing #5 TE pg. 342 D (Unit 5)
Integrate across curriculum:
Science Social
Studies Math
Teacher Observation
Conference Notes
Readers Response
Journals
Short story -Recounting a particular event in their life
Probe:Accessible to teachers only
Writing Craft:Fundamentals of writing incorporating varied organizational plans.
LA. 4.3.2.1LA.4.3.2.2LA.4.3.2.3
Organization: Lead Closing Beginning, middle,
end Transitions Focus Logical sequence Paragraphing
Write Traits KitLesson 8: Wrapping it Up: Write a conclusionTE pgs. 34-36Student Traitbook pgs. 37-40
Macmillan pgs. 106-107pgs. 107A-107B
Writing Process:DraftingRevision
LA.4.3.2.1LA.4.3.2.2LA.4.3.2.3LA.4.3.3.1LA.4.3.3.2LA.4.3.3.3.LA.4.3.3.4
Macmillan GrammarReview based on class need.
Macmillan
Writing Workshop pgs. 147C and 147D
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Week 7 Focus Standard Benchmarks Vocabulary Activities Resources AssessmentsScore using ideas, organization and
word choice rubrics
Narrative Recount
IdeasOrganizationWord Choice
Writing Applications: Creative:The student develops and demonstrates creative writing
LA.4.4.1.1LA.4.4.1.2
CreativeNarrative Recount
Macmillan pg. 271 A (Unit 2)
Teacher/Student Edition pg. 443 (Unit 4)
Writing Flipbook pg. 35
Integrate across curriculum:
Science Social
Studies Math
Teacher Observation
Conference Notes
Readers Response
Journals
Short story -Recounting a particular event in their life
Probe:Accessible to teachers only
Writing Craft:Fundamentals of writing incorporating strong word choices, appropriate vocabulary and the use of sensory imagery.
LA.4.3.3.1LA.4.3.3.3LA.4.3.2.3
Word Choice: Strong Verbs Sensory words Descriptive words Imagery Synonyms Puns Pronouns Adjectives Similes Onomatopoeia
Write Traits KitIntroduce student scoring guide for word choice(TG: 59). Score Sample paper 13(TE pg. 157)
Lesson 13: Verbs of Steel TE pgs. 61-63 Student Traitbook pgs.59-62
Lesson 14:Using ContextTE pgs. 64-66Student Traitbook pgs. 63-66
Write Traits PowerPoint: Word Choice
Writing Process:RevisionEditing
LA.4.3.3.1LA.4.3.3.2LA.4.3.3.3LA.4.3.3.4LA.4.3.4.1
LA.4.3.4.2LA.4.3.4.3LA.4.3.4.4LA.4.3.4.5LA.4.3.4.6
Write Traits Kit:Lesson 21: What’s the Difference? TE: pgs. 97-99Student Traitbook: pgs. 93-96
Score sample paper 21 in TE pgs. 180-182
Macmillan GrammarCommon and Proper Nounspgs. 175I-175J
Macmillan Writing Workshop pg. 147E
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Week 8 Focus Standard Benchmarks Vocabulary Activities Resources AssessmentsScore using ideas, organization and
word choice rubrics
Narrative Recount
IdeasOrganizationWord Choice
Writing Applications: Creative:The student develops and demonstrates creative writing
LA.4.4.1.1LA.4.4.1.2
CreativeNarrative Recount
Macmillan pg. 591 A (Unit 5)
Teacher/Student Edition pg. 687 (Unit 6)
Writing Flipbook pg. 55
Integrate across curriculum:
Science Social
Studies Math
Teacher Observation
Conference Notes
Readers Response
Journals
Short story -Recounting a particular event in their life
Probe:Accessible to teachers only
Writing Craft:Fundamentals of writing incorporating a strong word choice, appropriate vocabulary and the use of sensory imagery.
LA.4.3.3.1LA.4.3.3.3LA.4.3.2.3
Word Choice: Strong Verbs Sensory words Descriptive words Imagery Synonyms Puns Pronouns Adjectives Similes Onomatopoeia
Use of student pieces to check traits is to occur weekly
Write Traits Kit
Lesson 15: Painting Word PicturesTE: pgs. 67-69Student trait book: pgs.67-70
Score Sample Paper 14. TE: pgs. 158-160
Score Sample Paper 15. TE: pgs. 161-164
Macmillan
Word choice pg. 590 in Student and Teacher Edition
Writing Process:EditingPublishing
LA.4.3.4.1LA.4.3.4.2LA.4.3.4.3LA.4.3.4.4LA.4.3.4.5
LA.4.3.4.6LA.4.3.5.1LA.4.3.5.2LA.4.3.5.3
Write Traits KitLesson 23: The Eye and the Ear of the Editor TE: pgs. 104-107Student Traitbook: pgs. 101-103
Score sample paper 23 in TE pgs. 186-188
MacmillanGrammar:Singular and Plural Nounspgs. 207I-207J
Macmillan
Writing Workshop pg. 147 E
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Week 9Writing Portfolio
1. Writing Process Piece : The student selects any writing assignment from this quarter and independently develops and publishes using the steps of the writing process.
Using 6 Traits Rubrics teacher assesses for: Ideas Organization Word Choice Conventions taught
2. On Demand Writing (Prompt) Piece: Narrative Recount
Accessible to teachers only
Score prompt piece using District 6 Point Student Writing Rubric Grades 3-5
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Week 10 Focus Standard Benchmarks Vocabulary Activities Resources AssessmentsScore using ideas, organization and
word choice rubrics
Narrative ImaginativeStory
IdeasOrganizationWord Choice
Writing Applications: Creative:The student develops and demonstrates creative writing
LA.4.4.1.1LA.4.4.1.2
CreativeNarrative Imaginative
Macmillan ppg. 107 A and B (Unit 1)pg. 207 A (Unit 2)
Daily Writing #3 TE pg. 82 D (Unit 1)
Daily Writing #4 TE pg. 108 D (Unit 1)
Integrate across curriculum:
Science Social Studies Math
Revise week 9 prompt piece
Teacher Observation
Conference Notes
Readers Response
Journals
Construct imaginative stories.
Draw pictures using visualization of characters/setting. Now write an imaginative paragraph with sensory images and description.
Probe:Accessible to teachers only
Writing Craft:Fundamentals of writing incorporating a strong word choice, appropriate vocabulary and the use of sensory imagery.
LA.4.3.3.1LA.4.3.3.3LA.4.3.2.3
Word Choice: Strong Verbs Sensory words Descriptive words Imagery Synonyms Puns Pronouns Adjectives Similes Onomatopoeia
Use of student pieces to check traits is to occur weekly
Write Traits Kit
Lesson 16: Pop That Balloon.TE: pgs. 70-72Student Trait Book pgs. 71-74
Score Sample Paper 16. TE: pgs. 165-167
Writing Process:Prewriting
LA.4.3.1.1LA.4.3.1.2LA.4.3.1.3
Macmillan Grammar:Irregular and Plural Nouns pgs. 219I-219J
Macmillan p
Writing Workshop pgs. 409A and 409B
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Week 11 Focus Standard Benchmarks Vocabulary Activities Resources AssessmentsScore using ideas,
organization, word choice and voice
rubricsNarrative ImaginativeStory
IdeasOrganizationWord ChoiceVoice
Writing Applications: Creative:The student develops and demonstrates creative writing
LA.4.4.1.1LA.4.4.1.2 Creative
Narrative Imaginative
Macmillan pg. 591 B (Unit 5)
pg. 631 A and B (Unit 5)
Writing Flipbook pg. 10
Teacher/Student Edition pgs. 270-271 (Unit 2)
Integrate across curriculum:
Science Social
Studies Math
Teacher Observation
Conference Notes
Readers Response
Journals
Construct imaginative stories.
Paired Activity: Students choose animals from bag and are paired to write a two voice piece.( ie. dog and cat conversation)
Probe:Accessible to teachers only
Writing Craft:Fundamentals of writing incorporating a strong use of voice.
LA.4.3.1.2LA.4.3.5.1
Voice Tone Style Audience
appropriate
Use of student pieces to check traits is to occur weekly
Write Traits Kit
Introduce student scoring guide for Voice. (TE 41)
Score sample paper 9 in TE pgs. 142-144.
Lesson 9: Help! I need a Voice OverTE: pgs. 43-45Student Traitbook: pgs. 42-45
Lesson 10: Favorite VoicesTE: pgs. 46-48Student Traitbook: pgs. 46-49
Write Traits PowerPoint: Voice
Writing Process:Drafting
LA.4.3.2.1LA.4.3.2.2LA.4.3.2.3
Macmillan Grammar:Possessive Nouns pgs. 247I-247 JMacmillanWriting Workshop pg. 409 C
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Week 12 Focus Standard Benchmarks Vocabulary Activities Resources AssessmentsScore using ideas,
organization, word choice and
voice rubricsNarrative ImaginativeStory
IdeasOrganizationWord ChoiceVoice
Writing Applications: Creative:The student develops and demonstrates creative writing
LA.4.4.1.1LA.4.4.1.2
CreativeNarrative Imaginative story
Macmillan pg. 507 A (Unit 4)
Teacher/Student Edition pgs. 302-303 (Unit 3)
Teacher/Student Edition pg. 373 (Unit 3)
Integrate across curriculum:
Science Social Studies Math
Teacher Observation
Conference Notes
Readers Response
Journals
Construct imaginative stories.
Write a poem using two voices, you and a family member
Paired Activity: Students choose animals from bag and are paired to write a two voice piece. ( ie. dog and cat conversation)
Probe:Accessible to teachers only
Writing Craft:Fundamentals of writing incorporating a strong use of voice.
LA.4.3.1.2LA.4.3.5.1
Voice Tone Style Audience
appropriate
Use of student pieces to check traits is to occur weekly
Write Traits Kit
Score sample paper 10 in TE pgs. 145-147
Lesson 11: Pumping it UpTE: pgs. 49-51Student Traitbook: pgs. 50-53
Score sample paper 11 in TE pgs.148-151
Writing Process:Revising
LA.4.3.3.1LA.4.3.3.2LA.4.3.3.3LA.4.3.3.4
Macmillan Grammar:Teacher review targets as needed.
Macmillan
Writing Workshop pg. 409 D
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Week 13 Focus Standard Benchmarks Vocabulary Activities Resources AssessmentsScore using ideas,
organization, word choice and
voice rubricsNarrative ImaginativeStory
IdeasOrganizationWord ChoiceVoice
Writing Applications: Creative:The student develops and demonstrates creative writing
LA.4.4.1.1LA.4.4.1.2
CreativeNarrative Imaginative story
Macmillan
Teacher and Student Edition pg. 481 (Unit 4)
Teacher and Student Edition pg. 657 (Unit 5)
Integrate across curriculum:
Science Social Studies Math
Construct imaginative stories.
Teacher Observation
Conference Notes
Readers Response
Journals
Probe:Accessible to teachers only
Prompt to be scored using 6 point holistic rubric:Accessible to teachers only
Writing Craft:Fundamentals of writing incorporating a strong use of voice.
LA.4.3.1.2LA.4.3.5.1
LA.4.3.3.3
Voice Tone Style Audience
appropriate
Sentence Fluency Rhythm Alliteration
Use of student pieces to check traits is to occur weekly
Write Traits Kit
Lesson 12: Your World Your VoiceTE: pgs. 52-54Student Traitbook: pgs. 54-57
Score sample paper 12 in TE pgs.152-154
Writing Process:EditingPublishing
LA.4.3.4.1LA.4.3.4.2LA.4.3.4.3LA.4.3.4.4LA.4.3.4.5
LA.4.3.4.6LA.4.3.5.1LA.4.3.5.2LA.4.3.5.3
Macmillan Grammar:
Plurals and Possessives pgs. 271I-271J
Macmillan
Writing Workshop pg. 409 E
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Week 14 Focus Standard Benchmarks Vocabulary Activities Resources AssessmentsScore using ideas,
organization, word choice, voice and sentence fluency
rubricsExplanation of Why
IdeasOrganizationWord ChoiceVoiceSentence Fluency
Writing Applications: InformativeThe student develops and demonstrates technical writing that provides information related to real-world tasks.
LA.4.4.2.2LA.4.4.2.3LA.4.4.2.4
InformativeExplanation of Why
Macmillan pg. 657 B (Unit 5)
pg. 405 A (Unit 3)
Daily Writing #1 TE pg. 44C (Unit 1)
Teacher/Student Edition pgs. 68-69 (Unit 1)
Integrate across curriculum:
Science Social Studies Math
Teacher Observation
Conference Notes
Readers Response
Journals
Revised week 14 prompt piece
Construct “why” essays.
Write a friendly letter.
Students will be given sections of a cut-up text that needs to be assembled in correct sequence.
Probe: Accessible to teachers only
Writing Craft:Fundamentals of writing incorporating a sense of fluency within the piece of text.
LA.4.3.3.1LA.4.3.3.2LA.4.3.2.2
Sentence Fluency Sentence
variation Sentence
beginnings Sentence
endings
Write Traits Kit
Introduce Sentence Fluency scoring guide in TE pg. 77
Score sample paper 17 in TE on pgs. 168-170
Lesson 17: Spice up your sentences.TE: pgs. 79-81Student Traitbook: pgs. 76-79
Lesson 18: Just Say No to Run-Ons.TE: pgs. 82-84Student Traitbook: pgs. 80-83Score sample paper 18 in TE on pgs. 171-173
Write Traits PowerPoint: Sentence Fluency
Writing Process:Prewriting
LA.4.3.1.1LA.4.3.1.2LA.4.3.1.3
Macmillan Grammar: Action Verbs pgs. 303I-303J
Macmillan
Writing Workshop pgs. 275A and 275B
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Week 15 Focus Standard Benchmarks Vocabulary Activities Resources AssessmentsScore using ideas,
organization, word choice, voice and sentence fluency
rubricsExplanation of Why
IdeasOrganizationWord ChoiceVoiceSentence Fluency
Writing Applications: InformativeThe student develops and demonstrates technical writing that provides information related to real-world tasks.
LA.4.4.2.2LA.4.4.2.3LA.4.4.2.4
InformativeExplanation of Why
Macmillan
Daily Writing #3 TE pg. 276 M (Unit 3)
Teacher/Student Edition pgs. 328-329 (Unit 3)
Integrate across curriculum:
Science Social Studies Math
Teacher Observation
Conference Notes
Readers Response
Journals
Write a friendly letter.
Construct an invitation to a special event.
Probe:Accessible to teachers only
Writing Craft:Fundamentals of writing incorporating a sense of fluency within the piece of text.
LA.4.3.3.1LA.4.3.3.2LA.4.3.2.2
Sentence Fluency Sentence
variation Sentence
beginnings Sentence
endings
Write Traits Kit
Score sample paper 19 in TE on pgs. 174-176
Lesson 19: Authentic Conversation.TE: pgs. 85-87Student Traitbook: pgs. 84-87
Writing Process:Prewriting
LA.4.3.1.1LA.4.3.1.2LA.4.3.1.3
Macmillan Grammar: Verb Tenses pgs. 329I-329J
Macmillan
Writing Workshop pgs. 275A and 275B
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Week 16 Focus Standard Benchmarks Vocabulary Activities Resources AssessmentsScore using ideas,
organization, word choice, voice and sentence fluency
rubricsExplanation of Why
IdeasOrganizationWord ChoiceVoiceSentence Fluency
Writing Applications: InformativeThe student develops and demonstrates technical writing that provides information related to real-world tasks.
LA.4.4.2.2LA.4.4.2.3LA.4.4.2.4
InformativeExplanation of Why
Macmillan
Daily Writing #2 TE pg. 330 C (Unit 3)
Writing Flip Book pg.33
Integrate across curriculum:
Science Social
Studies Math
Teacher Observation
Conference Notes
Readers Response
Journals
Construct “why” essays.
Write friendly letter.
Construct an invitation to a special event.
Probe:Accessible to teachers only
Writing Craft:Fundamentals of writing incorporating a sense of fluency within the piece of text.
LA.4.3.3.1LA.4.3.3.2LA.4.3.2.2
Sentence Fluency Sentence
variation Sentence
beginnings Sentence
endings
Write Traits Kit
Score sample paper 20 in TE on pgs. 177-179
Lesson 20: Read and Rank.TE: pgs. 88-90Student Traitbook: pgs. 88-91
Writing Process:Drafting
LA.4.3.2.1LA.4.3.2.2LA.4.3.2.3LA.4.3.3.4
Macmillan Grammar:Main and Helping Verbs pgs. 341I-341J
Macmillan
Writing Workshop pgs. 275C
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Week 17 Focus Standard Benchmarks Vocabulary Activities Resources AssessmentsScore using all trait
rubricsExplanation of Why
IdeasOrganizationWord ChoiceVoiceSentence FluencyConventions
Writing Applications: InformativeThe student develops and demonstrates technical writing that provides information related to real-world tasks.
LA.4.4.2.2LA.4.4.2.3LA.4.4.2.4
InformativeExplanation of Why
Macmillan
Teacher/Student edition pg. 469
Integrate across curriculum:
Science Social
Studies Math
Teacher Observation
Conference Notes
Readers Response
Journals
Construct “why” essays.
Write a friendly letter.
Construct an invitation to a special event.
Probe:Accessible to teachers only
Writing Craft:Fundamentals of writing incorporating proper use of conventions within a piece of text.
LA.4.3.4.1LA.4.3.4.2LA.4.3.4.3LA.4.3.4.6
Conventions Spelling Grammar Punctuation Paragraphing
Write Traits Kit
Lesson 24: My Very Own Editing Checklist
TE: pgs. 108-110Student Trait Book: pgs. 104-106
Score sample paper 24 in TE pgs. 189-191
Write Trait PowerPoint: Conventions
Writing Process:Revising
LA.4.3.3.1LA.4.3.3.2LA.4.3.3.3LA.4.3.3.4
Macmillan GrammarLinking Verbs pgs. 373I-373J
Macmillan
Writing Workshop pg. 275D
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Week 18Writing Portfolio
1. Writing Process Piece: The student selects any writing assignment from this quarter and independently develops and publishes using the steps of the writing process.
Using 6 Traits Rubrics teacher assesses for: Ideas Organization Word Choice Voice Sentence Fluency Conventions
2. On Demand Writing (Prompt)Piece : Explanation of Why
Accessible to teachers only
Score prompt piece using District 6 Point Student Writing Rubric Grades 3-5.
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Week 19 Focus Standard Benchmarks Vocabulary Activities Resources AssessmentsScore using all trait
rubricsExplanation of Why
IdeasOrganizationWord ChoiceVoiceSentence FluencyConventions
Writing Applications: InformativeThe student develops and demonstrates technical writing that provides information related to real-world tasks.
LA.4.4.2.2LA.4.4.2.3LA.4.4.2.4
InformativeExplanation of Why
Macmillan
Daily Writing #1 TE pg. 240 C (Unit 2)
Teacher/Student Edition pg. 507 (Unit 4)
Integrate across curriculum:
Science Social Studies Math
Revised week 18 prompt piece
Teacher Observation
Conference Notes
Readers Response
Journals
Construct “why” essays.
Write a friendly letter.
Construct an invitation to a special event.
Prompt to be scored using 6 point holistic rubric:Accessible to teachers only
Writing Craft:Fundamentals of writing incorporating proper use of conventions within a piece of text.
LA.4.3.4.1LA.4.3.4.2LA.4.3.4.3LA.4.3.2.2LA.4.3.4.6
Use of student pieces to check traits is to occur weekly
Writing Process:Editing
LA.4.3.4.1LA.4.3.4.2LA.4.3.4.3LA.4.3.4.4LA.4.3.4.5LA.4.3.4.6
Macmillan Grammar: Irregular Verbs pgs. 405I-405J
Macmillan
Writing Workshop pg. 275E
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Week 20 Focus Standard Benchmarks Vocabulary Activities Resources AssessmentsScore using all trait
rubricsExplanation of Why
IdeasOrganizationWord ChoiceVoiceSentence FluencyConventions
Writing Applications: InformativeThe student develops and demonstrates technical writing that provides information related to real-world tasks.
LA.4.4.2.2LA.4.4.2.3LA.4.4.2.4
InformativeExplanation of Why
Macmillan
Daily Writing #3 pg. 374 D (Unit 3)
Writing Flipbook pg. 32
Writing Flipbook pg. 40
Integrate across curriculum:
Science Social Studies Math
Teacher Observation
Conference Notes
Readers Response
Journals
Revised week 19 prompt piece
Construct “why” essays.
Write a friendly letter.
Construct an invitation to a special event.
Use student text and edit for proper punctuation.
Probe:Accessible to teachers only
Writing Craft:Fundamentals of writing incorporating proper use of conventions within a piece of text.
LA.4.3.4.1LA.4.3.4.2LA.4.3.4.3LA.4.3.4.6LA.4.3.2.2
Use of student pieces to check traits is to occur weekly
Writing Process:Editing
LA.4.3.4.1LA.4.3.4.2LA.4.3.4.3LA.4.3.4.4LA.4.3.4.5LA.4.3.4.6LA.4.3.5.1LA.4.3.5.2LA.4.3.5.3
Macmillan Grammar: Pronouns and Antecedentspgs. 443I-443J
Macmillan
Writing Workshop pg. 275 E
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Week 21 Focus Standard Benchmarks Vocabulary Activities Resources AssessmentsScore using all trait
rubricsNarrative Recount
IdeasOrganizationWord ChoiceVoiceSentence FluencyConventions
Writing Applications: CreativeThe student develops and demonstrates creative writing.
LA.4.4.1.1LA.4.4.1.2
CreativeNarrative Recount
Macmillan
Teacher/Student editions pgs. 80-81 (Unit 1)
Integrate across curriculum:
Science Social
Studies Math
Teacher Observation
Conference Notes
Readers Response
Journals
Biography: Acrostic poem recounting the student’s life.Write a friendly letter to a relative retelling an event that happened at school.
Probe:Accessible to teachers only
Writing Craft:Fundamentals of writing incorporating proper use of conventions within a piece of text.
LA.4.3.4.1LA.4.3.4.2LA.4.3.4.3LA.4.3.2.2
Use of student pieces to check traits is to occur weekly
Writing Process:PrewritingDrafting
LA.4.3.1.1LA.4.3.1.2LA.4.3.1.3LA.4.3.2.1LA.4.3.2.2
Macmillan Grammar: Types of Pronouns pgs. 469I-469J
Macmillan Connections
Writing Workshop pgs. 147B and 147C
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Week 22 Focus Standard Benchmarks Vocabulary Activities Resources AssessmentsScore using all trait
rubricsNarrative Recount
IdeasOrganizationWord ChoiceVoiceSentence FluencyConventions
Writing Applications: CreativeThe student develops and demonstrates creative writing.
LA.4.4.1.1LA.4.4.1.2
CreativeNarrative Recount
Macmillan
Teacher/Student Edition pgs. 106-107 (Unit 1)
Integrate across curriculum:
Science Social
Studies Math
Teacher Observation
Conference Notes
Readers Response
Journals
Probe:Accessible to teachers only
Writing Craft:Fundamentals of writing incorporating proper use of conventions within a piece of text.
LA.4.3.4.1LA.4.3.4.2LA.4.3.4.3LA.4.3.2.2
Use of student pieces to check traits is to occur weekly
Writing Process:Drafting Revising
LA.4.3.2.1LA.4.3.2.2LA.4.3.2.3LA.4.3.3.1LA.4.3.3.2LA.4.3.3.3LA.4.3.3.4
Macmillan Grammar: Pronoun Verb Agreementpgs. 481I-481J
Macmillan
Writing Workshop pgs.147C and 147E
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Week 23 Focus
Standard Benchmarks Vocabulary Activities Resources AssessmentsScore using all trait
rubricsNarrative Recount
IdeasOrganizationWord ChoiceVoiceSentence FluencyConventions
Revise/Edit for all Traits
Writing Applications: Creative:The student develops and demonstrates creative writing
LA.4.4.1.1LA.4.4.1.2 Creative
Narrative Recount
Macmillan
Daily Writing #1 TE pg. 562 C (Unit 5)
Teacher/Student Edition pg. 630 (Unit 5)
Integrate across curriculum:
Science Social
Studies Math
Teacher Observation
Conference Notes
Readers Response
Journals
Short story -Recounting a particular day at school.
Probe:Accessible to teachers only
Writing Craft:Fundamentals of writing incorporating all traits found in good writing.
All benchmarks that have to do with revision and editing are used based on writers’ needs.
Use of student pieces to check traits is to occur weekly
Writing Process:RevisingEditing
LA.4.3.3.1LA.4.3.3.2LA.4.3.3.3LA.4.3.3.4LA.4.3.4.1LA.4.3.4.2LA.4.3.4.3LA.4.3.4.4LA.4.3.4.5LA.4.3.4.6
Macmillan Grammar: Possessive Pronounspgs. 507I-507J
Macmillan
Writing Workshop pgs. 147D and 147E
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Week 24 Focus
Standard Benchmarks Vocabulary Activities Resources AssessmentsScore using all trait
rubricsNarrative Recount
IdeasOrganizationWord ChoiceVoiceSentence FluencyConventions
Revise/Edit for all Traits
Writing Application: Creative:The student develops and demonstrates creative writing
LA.4.4.1.1LA.4.4.1.2 Creative
Narrative Recount
Macmillan Teacher/Student Edition pg. 729 (Unit 6)
Integrate across curriculum:
Science Social
Studies Math
Teacher Observation
Conference Notes
Readers Response
Journals
Probe:Accessible to teachers only
Writing Craft:Fundamentals of writing incorporating all traits found in good writing.
All benchmarks that have to do with revision and editing are used based on writers’ needs.
Revise/Edit for all Traits
Ideas Organization Word Choice Voice Sentence Fluency Conventions
Use of student pieces to check traits is to occur weekly
Momma Where Are You From?
Writing Process:Editing
LA.4.3.4.1LA.4.3.4.2LA.4.3.4.3LA.4.3.4.4LA.4.3.4.5LA.4.3.4.6LA.4.3.5.1LA.4.3.5.2LA.4.3.5.3
Macmillan Grammar: End of unit teacher review
Macmillan
Writing Workshop pg. 147E
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Week 25FCAT/Collier Writes Assessment
Writing Portfolio
1. Writing Process Piece: The student selects any writing assignment from this quarter and independently develops and
publishes using the steps of the writing process.
Using 6 Traits Rubrics teacher assesses for: Ideas Organization Word Choice Voice Sentence Fluency Conventions
2. On Demand Writing (Prompt)Piece: FCAT3.
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Week 26 Focus Standard Benchmarks Vocabulary Activities Resources AssessmentsScore using all trait
rubrics
Explanation of How and/or
Poetry
IdeasOrganizationWord ChoiceVoiceSentence FluencyConventions
Writing Application: InformativeThe student develops and demonstrates technical writing that provides information related to real-world tasks.
Creative:The student develops and demonstrates creative writing
LA.4.4.2.1LA.4.4.2.2LA.4.4.2.5
InformativeExplanation of How
Macmillan pg. 275 A-E(Unit 2) pgs. 442-443 (Unit 4)pgs. 468-469 (Unit 4)
Writing Flipbook pg. 18
Daily Writing #4 pg. 410 M (Unit 4)
Daily Writing #1 pg. 508 C (Unit 4)
Integrate across curriculum:
Science Social
Studies Math
Teacher Observation
Conference Notes
Readers Response
Journals
Write a “How to” Manual (maintain your bike, how to play football, etc.)
Poetry Notebook
Probe: Accessible to teachers only
LA.4.4.1.2 Poetry
Writing Craft:Fundamentals of writing incorporating all traits found in good writing.
LA.4.3.2.2 Use of student pieces to check traits is to occur weekly
Writing Process:PrewritingDrafting
LA.4.3.1.1LA.4.3.1.2LA.4.3.1.3LA.4.3.2.1LA.4.3.2.2LA.4.3.2.3
Macmillan Grammar: Pronouns and Homophones pgs. 535I-535J
Macmillan
Writing Workshop pgs. 275 B and 275 C
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Week 27 Focus Standard Benchmarks Vocabulary Activities Resources AssessmentsScore using all trait
rubricsExplanation of How and/or
Poetry
IdeasOrganizationWord ChoiceVoiceSentence FluencyConventions
Revise for all traits and Presentation
Writing Application: InformativeThe student develops and demonstrates technical writing that provides information related to real-world tasks.
Creative:The student develops and demonstrates creative writing
LA.4.4.2.1LA.4.4.2.2LA.4.4.2.5
InformativeExplanation of How
Macmillan Pg. 507 A (Unit 4)pg. 534 (Unit 4)
Teacher/Student Edition pg. 535 (Unit 4)
Writing Flipbook pg. 42
Writing Flipbook pg. 46
Integrate across curriculum:
Science Social
Studies Math
Teacher Observation
Conference Notes
Readers Response
Journals
Construct “ how to …” (How to walk around school, get a lunch tray, make PB&J sandwich, brush your teeth, etc.)
Poetry Notebook
Probe:Accessible to teachers only
LA.4.4.1.2 Poetry
Writing Craft:Fundamentals of writing incorporating all traits found in good writing.
LA.4.3.3.2 Use of student pieces to check traits is to occur weekly
Writing Process:RevisionEditing
LA.4.3.3.1LA.4.3.3.2LA.4.3.3.3LA.4.3.3.4LA.4.3.4.1LA.4.3.4.2
LA.4.3.4.3LA.4.3.4.4LA.4.3.4.5LA.4.3.4.6
Presentation Macmillan Grammar: Adjectives pgs. 561I-561J
Macmillan
Writing Workshop pgs. 275 D and 275 E
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Week 28 Focus Standard Benchmarks Vocabulary Activities Resources AssessmentsScore using all trait
rubricsPersuasive
IdeasOrganizationWord ChoiceVoiceSentence FluencyConventions
Revise for all traits and Presentation
Writing Application: The student develops and demonstrates persuasive writing that is used for the purpose of influencing the reader.
LA.4.4. 3.1LA.4.4.3.2
PersuasiveInfluenceControlling ideaArgumentEvidenceRepetitionEmotional appeal
Macmillan pg. 539 A-E (Unit 4)pg. 143 B (Unit 1)
Daily Writing #4 pg. 70 D (Unit 1)
Writing Flipbook pg. 11
Teacher/Student Edition pgs. 174-175
Integrate across curriculum:
Science Social
Studies Math
Teacher Observation
Conference Notes
Readers Response
Journals
Quick write that has emotional appeal
Quick write that has repetition
Quick write that has evidence
Create a commercial that persuades the audience to purchase a product Probe: Accessible to teachers only
Writing Craft:Fundamentals of writing incorporating all traits found in good writing.
LA.4.3.3.2LA.4.3.3.3LA.4.3.2.1LA.4.3.2.2LA.4.3.2.3
Use of student pieces to check traits is to occur weekly
Writing Process:Prewriting
LA.4.3.1.1.LA.4.3.1.2LA.4.3.1.3
Macmillan Grammar: Articles Pgs. 591I-591 J
Macmillan
Writing Workshop pgs. 539A and 539 B
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Week 29 Focus Standard Benchmarks Vocabulary Activities Resources AssessmentsScore using all trait
rubricsPersuasive
IdeasOrganizationWord ChoiceVoiceSentence FluencyConventions
Revise for all traits and Presentation
Writing Application: The student develops and demonstrates persuasive writing that is used for the purpose of influencing the reader.
LA.4.4. 3.1LA.4.4.3.2
PersuasiveInfluenceControlling ideaArgumentEvidenceRepetitionEmotional appeal
Macmillan pg. 175 B (Unit 2)
pgs. 539 A-E (Unit 4)
Daily Writing #4 TE pg. 176 D (Unit 2)
Writing Flipbook pg. 14
Writing Flipbook pg. 20
Integrate across curriculum:
Science Social
Studies Math
Teacher Observation
Conference Notes
Readers Response
Journals
Quick write that has emotional appeal
Quick write that has repetition
Quick write that has evidence
Probe: Accessible to teachers only
Writing Craft:Fundamentals of writing incorporating all traits found in good writing.
LA.4.3.2.1LA.4.3.2.2LA.4.3.2.3
Use of student pieces to check traits is to occur weekly
Writing Process:Drafting
LA.4.3.2.1LA.4.3.2.2LA.4.3.2.3
Macmillan Grammar: Adjectives that Compare pgs. 603I-603J
Macmillan
Writing Workshop pg. 539 C
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Week 30 Focus Standard Benchmarks Vocabulary Activities Resources AssessmentsScore using all trait
rubricsPersuasive
IdeasOrganizationWord ChoiceVoiceSentence FluencyConventions
Revise for all traits and Presentation
Writing Application: The student develops and demonstrates persuasive writing that is used for the purpose of influencing the reader.
LA.4.4. 3.1LA.4.4.3.2
PersuasiveInfluenceControlling ideaArgumentEvidenceRepetitionEmotional appeal
Macmillan
Writing Flipbook pg. 25
Teacher/Student Edition pg. 341
Daily Writing #1 TE pg. 410L
Integrate across curriculum:
Science Social
Studies Math
Teacher Observation
Conference Notes
Readers Response
Journals
Quick write that has emotional appeal
Quick write that has repletion
Quick write that has evidence
Probe:Accessible to teachers only
Writing Craft:Fundamentals of writing incorporating all traits found in good writing.
LA.4.3.2.1LA.4.3.2.2LA.4.3.2.3
Use of student pieces to check traits is to occur weekly
Writing Process:Revision
LA.4.3.3.1LA.4.3.3.2LA.4.3.3.3LA.4.3.3.4
Macmillan Grammar: Comparing with More and Most pgs. 631I-631J
Macmillan
Writing Workshop pg. 539D
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Week 31 Focus Standard Benchmarks Vocabulary Activities Resources Assessments
Persuasive
IdeasOrganizationWord ChoiceVoiceSentence FluencyConventions
Writing Application: The student develops and demonstrates persuasive writing that is used for the purpose of influencing the reader.
LA.4.4. 3.1LA.4.4.3.2
PersuasiveInfluenceControlling ideaArgumentEvidenceRepetitionEmotional appeal
Macmillan
Writing Flipbook pg. 37
Daily Writing #1 TE pg. 632 C
Integrate across curriculum:
Science Social Studies Math
Teacher Observation
Conference Notes
Readers Response
Journals
Probe: Accessible to teachers only
Prompt to be scored using 6 point holistic rubric: Accessible to teachers only
Writing Craft:Fundamentals of writing incorporating all traits found in good writing.
LA.4.3.2.1.LA.4.3.2.2LA.4.3.2.3
Use of student pieces to check traits is to occur weekly
Writing Process:EditingPublishing
LA.4.3.4.1LA.4.3.4.2LA.4.3.4.3LA.4.3.4.4LA.4.3.4.5LA.4.3.4.6
Macmillan Grammar: Comparing with Good and Bad pgs. 657I-657J
Macmillan
Writing Workshop pg. 539E
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Week 32 Focus Standard Benchmarks Vocabulary Activities Resources Assessments
Research: Identify a topic or problem and gather research from multiple sources
Integration of reading research SSS
Writing Application: LA.4.6.2.1LA.4.6.2.2LA.4.6.2.3LA.4.6.2.4
TopicThesis statementResearchSourcesBibliographyPlagiarism Multiple sourcesNon-fiction text featuresReflection logCopyright date
Gifted link
Macmillan pg. 81 A and B (Unit 1)pg. 787 A-E (Unit 6) pg. 729 A and B (Unit 6)
TopicThesis statementSources-3+ sources Note cardsReflection log
Revised week 31 prompt piece
Writing Craft:Fundamentals of writing incorporating all traits found in good writing.
LA.4.3.1.1.LA.4.3.1.3LA.4.4.2.2
Writing Process:Prewriting
LA.4.3.1.1LA.4.3.1.2LA.4.3.1.3
Macmillan Grammar: Adverbs pgs. 687I-687 J
Macmillan
Writing Workshop pg. 787B
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Week 33 Focus Standard Benchmarks Vocabulary Activities Resources Assessments
Research-organize information and begin writing paper
Writing Application: LA.4.6.2.1.LA.4.6.2.2LA.4.6.2.3LA.4.6.2.4
PlagiarismSummarizeParaphrasing
Mini lesson on plagiarism Macmillan
SS Flipbook pg. 4
SS Flipbook pg .5
SCI Flipbook pg. 7
SCI Flipbook pg.17
OrganizerNote cardsFirst draftReflection Log
Words Their Way Spelling Inventory or FAIR Phonics Inventory
Writing Craft:Fundamentals of writing incorporating all traits found in good writing.
LA.4.3.2.1LA.4.3.2.2LA.4.3.2.3
Writing Process:DraftingRevision
LA.4.3.2.1LA.4.3.2.2LA.4.3.2.3LA.4.3.3.1LA.4.3.3.2LA.4.3.3.3LA.4.3.3.4
Macmillan Grammar: Comparing Adverbs pgs. 717I-717JMacmillan
Writing Workshop pgs. 787 C and 787 D
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Week 34 Focus Standard Benchmarks Vocabulary Activities Resources Assessments
Research-finalize research paper with revision and edits
Writing Application: LA.4.6.2.1LA.4.6.2.2LA.4.6.2.3LA.4.6.2.4
Copyright datePublishing CompanyMLA (Modern Language Association)
Macmillan pg. 481 B (Unit 4)
SCI Flipbook pg. 20
Daily Writing #3 pg. 342D (Unit 3)
Writing Flipbook pg. 28
SCI Flipbook pg. 37
BibliographyFinal draft-3+ pgs.
Writing Craft:Fundamentals of writing incorporating all traits found in good writing.
Writing Process:RevisionEditing
LA.4.3.3.1LA.4.3.3.2LA.4.3.3.3LA.4.3.3.4LA.4.3.4.1LA.4.3.4.2LA.4.3.4.3LA.4.3.4.4LA.4.3.4.5LA.4.3.4.6
Macmillan Grammar: Negativespgs. 729I-729J
Macmillan
Writing Workshop pgs. 787 D and 787 E
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Week 35 Focus Standard Benchmarks Vocabulary Activities Resources AssessmentsScore using all trait
rubricsResearch-finalize paper and presentation and begin classroom presentations
Writing Application: LA.4.6.2.1LA.4.6.2.2LA.4.6.2.3LA.4.6.2.4
Body languageVoice (volume, tone, rate, clarity)Use of visual aidesEye contactAudience participationEffective questioningFontMargins
Macmillan
SS Flipbook pg. 40
SS Flipbook pg .46
SCI Flipbook pg. 49
SCI Flipbook pg. 51
Published PiecePresentation
Writing Craft:Fundamentals of writing incorporating all traits found in good writing.
Writing Process:EditingPublishing
LA.4.3.4.1LA.4.3.4.2LA.4.3.4.3.LA.4.3.4.4LA.4.3.4.5LA.4.3.4.6LA.4.3.5.1LA.4.3.5.2LA.4.3.5.3
Macmillan Grammar: Prepositions and Prepositional Phrasespgs. 757I-757J Sentences Using Prepositions pgs. 783I-783J
Macmillan
Writing Workshop pg. 787 E
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Week 36Writing Portfolio
Completed research paper developed using the steps of the writing process and presented to the class.
