Discovering Self: Bud, Not Buddy

Lesson 10
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ELA

Alternate Unit 6

4th Grade

Lesson 10 of 29

Objective


Write a multiple-paragraph essay that describes what the Great Depression was and how the setting influences how the story unfolds.

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Writing Prompt

Write a multiple-paragraph essay to answer the following Essential Question:

What was the Great Depression? How does the setting of the Great Depression influence the way the story unfolds?

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Common Core Standards


  • SL.4.1 — Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.
  • SL.4.3 — Identify the reasons and evidence a speaker provides to support particular points.
  • W.4.2 — Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
  • W.4.2.a — Introduce a topic clearly and group related information in paragraphs and sections; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
  • W.4.2.b — Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic.
  • W.4.2.c — Link ideas within categories of information using words and phrases (e.g., another, for example, also, because).
  • W.4.5 — With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing.
  • W.4.8 — Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources.

Supporting Standards

L.4.1
L.4.1.f
L.4.2
L.4.3
L.4.6
SL.4.2
SL.4.6
W.4.2.d
W.4.4
W.4.10
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