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Objective

Publish a narrative poem describing a superpower by including details that show actions, thoughts, and feelings.

Readings and Materials

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Lesson Map

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Lesson
Writing

3 days

Overview

Write a narrative that continues Zapato Power: Freddie Ramos Takes Off and includes a strong lead and temporal words to show time passing.

Materials
  • Freddie Ramos Takes Off
  • Narrative Writing Brainstorm Graphic Organizer (GK–2)
  • Narrative Writing Brainstorm Graphic Organizer Sample Response (G2, U5, L11)
  • Mentor Text 1 (G2, U5, L11)
  • Boring Paragraph Set (G2, U5, L11)
  • Single Point Narrative Writing Rubric 1 (G2, U5, L11)
  • Revision Strategy Menu 1 (G2, U5, L11)
  • Editing Checklist 1 (G2, U5)
  • Narrative Writing Rubric (G2)
Day 1 - Brainstorming

Brainstorm and plan a sequence of events that continues the story of Zapato Power: Freddie Ramos Takes Off.

Materials
  • Freddie Ramos Takes Off
  • Narrative Writing Brainstorm Graphic Organizer (GK–2)
  • Narrative Writing Brainstorm Graphic Organizer Sample Response (G2, U5, L11)

Standards

RL.2.3RL.2.5RL.2.7W.2.3

Day 2 - Drafting

Draft a narrative that continues the story of Zapato Power: Freddie Ramos Takes Off, beginning with a strong lead that hooks the reader.

Materials
  • Freddie Ramos Takes Off
  • Completed Narrative Writing Brainstorm Graphic Organizer
  • Mentor Text 1 (G2, U5, L11)
  • Boring Paragraph Set (G2, U5, L11)
  • Single Point Narrative Writing Rubric 1 (G2, U5, L11)

Standards

RL.2.5W.2.3

Day 3 - Revision & Editing

 Revise and edit a narrative story continuing Zapato Power: Freddie Ramos Takes Off.

Materials
  • Revision Strategy Menu 1 (G2, U5, L11)
  • Editing Checklist 1 (G2, U5)
  • Single Point Narrative Writing Rubric 1 (G2, U5, L11)
  • Narrative Writing Rubric (G2)

Standards

L.2.1L.2.2W.2.3W.2.5

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Lesson
Writing

5 days

Overview

Write a narrative poem describing a superpower by including details that show actions, thoughts, and feelings.

Materials
  • Freddie Ramos Springs Into Action
  • Freddie Ramos Takes Off
  • Superpowered Poem Sample Response (G2, U5, L21)
  • What Makes a Superhero? Graphic Organizer (G2, U5, L21)
  • Superhero Illustration Sample Response (G2, U5, L21)
  • What Makes a Superhero? Graphic Organizer Sample Response (G2, U5, L21)
  • What Makes a Superhero? Graphic Organizer Model (G2, U5, L21)
  • Narrative Writing Brainstorm Graphic Organizer (GK–2)
  • Narrative Writing Brainstorm Graphic Organizer Sample Response (G2, U5, L21)
  • Mentor Text 2 (G2, U5, L21)
  • Single Point Narrative Writing Rubric 2 (G2, U5, L21)
  • Stanza Topic Cards (G2, U5, L21)
  • Revision Strategy Menu 2 (G2, U5, L21)
  • Notice and Wonder Peer Feedback Form (G2, U5, L21)
  • Editing Checklist 3 (G2, U5, L21)
  • Narrative Writing Rubric (G2)
Day 1 - Brainstorming

Generate ideas for a narrative poem by brainstorming possible superpowers, origin stories, challenges, and lessons learned.

Materials
  • Freddie Ramos Takes Off
  • Freddie Ramos Springs Into Action
  • What Makes a Superhero? Graphic Organizer (G2, U5, L21)
  • Superhero Illustration Sample Response (G2, U5, L21)
  • What Makes a Superhero? Graphic Organizer Sample Response (G2, U5, L21)
  • What Makes a Superhero? Graphic Organizer Model (G2, U5, L21)

Standards

RL.2.7W.2.3

Day 2 - Planning

Plan a narrative poem by organizing their superhero ideas into a clear beginning, middle, and end that includes a problem, solution, and lesson.

Materials
  • Freddie Ramos Takes Off
  • Freddie Ramos Springs Into Action
  • Narrative Writing Brainstorm Graphic Organizer (GK–2)
  • Narrative Writing Brainstorm Graphic Organizer Sample Response (G2, U5, L21)
  • Mentor Text 2 (G2, U5, L21)

Standards

RL.2.4RL.2.5W.2.3

Day 3 - Drafting

Draft a narrative poem by organizing their superhero ideas into a clear beginning, middle, and end that includes a problem, solution, and lesson.

Materials
  • Freddie Ramos Takes Off
  • Freddie Ramos Springs Into Action
  • Completed Narrative Writing Brainstorm Graphic Organizer
  • Completed What Makes a Superhero? Graphic Organizer
  • Mentor Text 2 (G2, U5, L21)
  • Single Point Narrative Writing Rubric 2 (G2, U5, L21)
  • Stanza Topic Cards (G2, U5, L21)

Standards

RL.2.4RL.2.5W.2.3

Day 4 - Revision & Editing

 Revise and edit a narrative superhero poem.

Materials
  • Revision Strategy Menu 2 (G2, U5, L21)
  • Notice and Wonder Peer Feedback Form (G2, U5, L21)
  • Editing Checklist 3 (G2, U5, L21)
  • Single Point Narrative Writing Rubric 2 (G2, U5, L21)

Standards

L.2.2W.2.3W.2.5

Day 5 - Publishing

Publish a narrative poem describing a superpower by including details that show actions, thoughts, and feelings.

Materials
  • Superpowered Poem Sample Response (G2, U5, L21)
  • Narrative Writing Rubric (G2)

Standards

SL.2.5W.2.3W.2.5

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