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Writing Project Overview
Project Objective
Write an opinion piece that defends whether or not Marty is no better than Judd Travers by using evidence throughout the text.
Readings and Materials
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Book: Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
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Rubric: Opinion Writing Rubric (G4)
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Sample Response: Sample Opinion Writing Brainstorm Note-taker (G4, Alt U1, L24)
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Resource: Single Paragraph Outline
Lesson Map
Plan a paragraph that describes Marty.
Use details from a text to describe a character.
- Single Paragraph Outline
- Character Description Recording Sheet 2 (G4, Alt U1, L22)
Standards
W.4.1.bW.4.4
Complete a Single Paragraph Outline to plan a paragraph.
- Character Description Recording Sheet 2 (G4, Alt U1, L22)
- Single Paragraph Outline
Standards
W.4.1.aW.4.1.b
4 days
Write an opinion piece that defends whether or not Marty is no better than Judd Travers by using evidence throughout the text.
Brainstorm evidence for both sides and decide which side has stronger support for the opinion.
- Opinion Writing Brainstorm Note-taker (G4, Alt U1, L24)
Standards
W.4.1.aW.4.1.bW.4.9
Plan for a paragraph that includes a topic sentence, supporting details, and a conclusion using a Single Paragraph Outline.
- Opinion Writing Brainstorm Note-taker (G4, Alt U1, L24) — Completed on Day 1
- Single Paragraph Outline
Standards
W.4.1.aW.4.1.bW.4.9
Begin opinion writing by clearly stating the topic, opinion, and hooking the reader with a question. When drafting from a plan, expand supporting details into complete sentences.
- Single Paragraph Outline — Completed on Day 2
Standards
W.4.1W.4.1.aW.4.1.bW.4.4
Elaborate on the reasons to show understanding of the text and topic.
- Single Paragraph Outline — Completed on Day 2
Standards
L.4.1.fL.4.2.cW.4.4W.4.5
4 days
Write the next chapter of Shiloh by writing a first-person narrative with a clear narrative sequence.
Complete a Narrative Brainstorming Graphic Organizer to plan the characters, setting, and events of a story.
- Narrative Brainstorming Graphic Organizer
Standards
W.4.3.aW.4.5
Orient and engage the reader at the beginning of the story by including descriptive details, sound effects, or questions.
- Narrative Brainstorming Graphic Organizer — Completed on Day 1
Standards
L.4.3W.4.3.aW.4.3.d
Draft a story, adding details and description to each event.
- Narrative Brainstorming Graphic Organizer
Standards
W.4.3.cW.4.3.d
Include a character's thoughts and feelings to develop the character and advance the plot.
Standards
L.4.1.fL.4.2.cW.4.3.bW.4.5
