Believing in Yourself: The Wild Book

Lesson 4
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ELA

Unit 5

4th Grade

Lesson 4 of 19

Objective


Write a paragraph that explains what word-blindness is and how it impacts Fefa's life.

Readings and Materials


  • Book: The Wild Book by Margarita Engle 

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Target Task


Writing Prompt

Write a paragraph that explains what word-blindness is and how it impacts Fefa's life. 

Your paragraph should include: 

  • A topic sentence that answers the question 
  • Two to three details that support the topic sentence
  • Transition words to help connect different details
  • A concluding sentence

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Common Core Standards


  • W.4.1 — Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information
  • W.4.1.a — Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which related ideas are grouped to support the writer's purpose.
  • W.4.1.b — Provide reasons that are supported by facts and details.
  • W.4.1.c — Link opinion and reasons using words and phrases (e.g., for instance, in order to, in addition).

Supporting Standards

L.4.1
L.4.2
RL.4.10
SL.4.1
W.4.4
W.4.5
W.4.9.a
W.4.10

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Analyze how the setting of the story influences the main character. 

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