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Writing Project Overview
Project Objective
Research Misty Copeland and write a biography to teach readers about her passion, challenges, and legacy.
Readings and Materials
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Book: Misty Copeland (You Should Meet Series) by Laurie Calkhoven and illustrated by Monique Dong
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Book: Firebird by Misty Copeland and illustrated by Christopher Myers
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Book: Misty Copeland: Ballet Star by Sarah Howden and illustrated by Nick Craine
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Book: Bunheads by Misty Copeland and illustrated by Setor Fiadzigbey
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Book: When the Beat Was Born: DJ Kool Herc and the Creation of Hip Hop by Laban Carrick Hill and illustrated by Theodore Taylor III
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Rubric: Editing Checklist 2 (G1, U5)
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Resource: Mentor Text 4 (G1, U5, L26)
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Resource: Biography Planning Guide (G1, U5, L26)
Lesson Map
3 days
Write an opinion piece critiquing a piece of artwork with 2–3 reasons to support an opinion.
Brainstorm an opinion of an art piece and determine 2–3 reasons to support the opinion.
- Main Idea and Details Graphic Organizer (GK–5)
- Main Idea and Details Graphic Organizer Sample Response (G1, U5, L12)
- Mentor Text 1 (G1, U5, L12)
Standards
L.1.1.gL.1.2.aL.1.6W.1.1W.1.5W.1.7W.1.8
Draft an opinion piece critiquing an art piece that states an opinion, includes supporting reasons, and provides a concluding statement.
- Mentor Text 1 (G1, U5, L12)
- Nonexemplar Mentor Text (G1, U5, L12)
- Opinion Text Structure Worksheet (G1, U5, L12)
Standards
L.1.1.gL.1.2.aL.1.6W.1.1W.1.5W.1.7W.1.8
Revise an opinion writing piece that critiques a piece of artwork by adding opinion phrases, linking words, and explanations.
- Revision Text 1 (G1, U5, L12)
- Revision Strategy Menu (G1, U5, L12)
Standards
L.1.1.bL.1.1.gL.1.2.aL.1.6W.1.1W.1.5W.1.7W.1.8
3 days
Write a poem that describes one of the paintings studied in the unit.
Brainstorm details for a poem by observing details within a piece of artwork.
- “Things”
- Red Eiffel Tower
Standards
L.1.2W.1.3W.1.5
Draft a poem using words to describe details and events within a piece of artwork.
- School Studies
- One: Number 31
- La Gran Tenochtitlan
- Self-Portrait...
- Untitled
- Calaveras
Standards
L.1.2W.1.3W.1.5
Revise a poem by adding repetition to draw attention to important ideas and feelings.
- “Things”
- School Studies
- Self-Portrait...
Standards
L.1.1.bL.1.2W.1.3W.1.5
3 days
Write an opinion piece critiquing a piece of artwork with 2–3 reasons to support an opinion.
Brainstorm an opinion of a musician and determine 2–3 different reasons to support the opinion.
- Main Idea and Details Graphic Organizer (GK–5)
- Mentor Text 3 (G1, U5, L23)
- Flyer Template (G1, U5, L23)
Standards
L.1.1.gL.1.2.aL.1.6RI.1.3RI.1.8W.1.1W.1.5W.1.7W.1.8
Draft an opinion piece stating why a musician should be celebrated by stating an opinion, including supporting reasons, and providing a concluding statement.
- Flyer Sample Response - Day 2 (G1, U5, L23)
- Mentor Text 3 (G1, U5, L23)
- Flyer Template (G1, U5, L23)
- Exemplar Main Idea and Details Graphic Organizer (G1, U5, L23)
Standards
L.1.1.gL.1.2.aL.1.6W.1.1W.1.5W.1.7W.1.8
Revise an opinion writing piece by changing repeated nouns to a variety of nouns, synonyms, and pronouns.
- Revision Text 3 (G1, U5, L23)
- Changing Repeated Nouns Worksheet (G1, U5, L23)
- Changing Repeated Nouns Wheel (G1, U5, L23)
Standards
L.1.1.gL.1.1.iL.1.2.aL.1.6W.1.1W.1.5W.1.7W.1.8
5 days
Research Misty Copeland and write a biography to teach readers about her passion, challenges, and legacy.
Begin researching Misty Copeland. Collect facts about her passion, challenges, and legacy to include in a biography about her life.
- Biography Research Project Notetaker (G1, U5, L26)
- Mentor Text 4 (G1, U5, L26)
Standards
L.1.1.bL.1.6RI.1.3W.1.2W.1.5W.1.7W.1.8
Plan a biography by organizing notes in chronological order.
- Biography Research Project Notetaker (G1, U5, L26)
- Biography Planning Guide (G1, U5, L26)
- Biography Research Project Notetaker Sample Response (G1, U5, L26)
Standards
L.1.1.bL.1.6RI.1.3W.1.2W.1.5W.1.7W.1.8
Draft a biography about Misty Copeland's life that introduces a topic, includes facts in chronological order, and provides a concluding statement.
- Biography Planning Guide Sample Response (G1, U5, L26)
Standards
L.1.1.bL.1.1.gL.1.6RI.1.3W.1.2W.1.5W.1.7W.1.8
Revise an informational writing piece by adding dates to introduce important events.
- Mentor Text 4 (G1, U5, L26)
- Timeline: Important Events in Misty Copeland's Life (G1, U5, L26)
Standards
L.1.1.bL.1.1.gL.1.6RI.1.3W.1.2W.1.5W.1.7W.1.8
Publish a biography about Misty Copeland's life.
Standards
L.1.1.bL.1.1.gL.1.6RI.1.3W.1.2W.1.5W.1.7W.1.8
