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Lesson Overview
Objective
Summarize what Spirit found and how the team responded, by integrating information from multiple texts on the same topic.
Readings and Materials
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Book: The Mighty Mars Rovers: The Incredible Adventures of Spirit and Opportunity by Elizabeth Rusch pp. 60–61
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Article: “Mars Rover Spirit Unearths Surprise Evidence of Wetter Past” by NASA
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Rubric: Editing Checklist 2 (G5, Alt U4)
Lesson Map
2 days
Write informational paragraphs that include a topic sentence and direct quotations to show understanding of a topic.
Use different sentence types to craft engaging topic sentences.
- Brainstorming Page 1 (G5, Alt U4, L9)
- Two Paragraph Outline
Standards
SL.5.1W.5.2W.5.2.aW.5.2.bW.5.2.eW.5.5
Support main ideas by including relevant direct quotations.
- Brainstorming Page 1 (G5, Alt U4, L9) — Completed on Day 1
- Two Paragraph Outline — Completed on Day 1
Standards
SL.5.1W.5.2W.5.2.aW.5.2.bW.5.2.eW.5.5
4 days
Write a poem that tells the story of exploring another planet from the perspective of one of the rovers, using details from the unit text.
Brainstorm a theme, events, and key words before writing a poem.
- Poetry Brainstorming Template (G5, Alt U4, L12)
- Poetry Brainstorming Mentor Response (G5, Alt U4, L12)
Standards
W.5.3W.5.3.aW.5.3.dW.5.5
Use rhyme to add meaning, tone, and beauty to a poem.
- Poetry Brainstorming Template (G5, Alt U4, L12) — Completed on Day 1
Standards
W.5.3W.5.3.aW.5.3.bW.5.3.dW.5.5
Use figurative language to add meaning, tone, and beauty to a poem.
- Poetry Brainstorming Template (G5, Alt U4, L12) — Completed on Day 1
Standards
L.5.5.aW.5.3W.5.3.aW.5.3.bW.5.3.dW.5.5
Use commas and punctuation to support the rhythm and meaning of a poem.
Standards
L.5.1.bL.5.1.cL.5.2W.5.5
2 days
Synthesize and analyze details in order to deepen understanding of a topic.
Use different sentence types to craft engaging topic sentences.
- Discussion Brainstorming Page 1 (G5, Alt U4, L15) — Completed during Lesson 15
- Two Paragraph Outline
Standards
SL.5.1W.5.2W.5.2.aW.5.2.bW.5.2.eW.5.5
Include the most relevant part of a quotation to support the main ideas.
- Two Paragraph Outline — Completed on Day 1
- Discussion Brainstorming Page 1 (G5, Alt U4, L15) — Completed during Lesson 15
Standards
SL.5.1W.5.2W.5.2.aW.5.2.bW.5.2.eW.5.5
2 days
Synthesize and analyze details in order to deepen understanding of a topic.
Use different sentence types to craft engaging topic sentences.
- Discussion Brainstorming Page 2 (G5, Alt U4, L26) — Completed during Lesson 26
- Two Paragraph Outline
Standards
SL.5.1W.5.2W.5.2.aW.5.2.bW.5.2.eW.5.5
Include the most relevant part of a quotation to support the main ideas.
- Discussion Brainstorming Page 2 (G5, Alt U4, L26) — Completed during Lesson 26
- Two Paragraph Outline — Completed on Day 1
Standards
SL.5.1W.5.2W.5.2.aW.5.2.bW.5.2.eW.5.5
5 days
Synthesize information across multiple sources to convey the main idea about a planet.
Synthesize details to craft a topic sentence that introduces a big, thematic idea.
- Two Paragraph Outline (G5, Alt U4, L29)
- Brochure Template 1 (G5, Alt U4, L29)
- Brochure Template 2 (G5, Alt U4, L29)
- Brainstorming Page 2 (G5, Alt U4, L29)
Standards
RI.5.9W.5.2.aW.5.2.bW.5.2.eW.5.8
Use a text structure and signal words that match the information in a paragraph.
- Two Paragraph Outline (G5, Alt U4, L29) — Completed on Day 1
- Brainstorming Page 2 (G5, Alt U4, L29) — Completed on Day 1
Standards
RI.5.9W.5.2.bW.5.2.cW.5.2.eW.5.8
Include appropriate background information in the introduction section and leave readers with a final takeaway in the conclusion.
- Brainstorming Page 2 (G5, Alt U4, L29) — Completed on Day 1
Standards
RI.5.9W.5.2.aW.5.2.e
Rearrange sentences so that the writer's ideas are clear and logical to the reader.
- Revision Handout (G5, Alt U4, L29)
Standards
L.5.1.cW.5.4W.5.5
Elaborate on main ideas by adding supporting text features.
- Brochure Template 1 (G5, Alt U4, L29)
- Brochure Template 2 (G5, Alt U4, L29)
Standards
SL.5.4SL.5.5W.5.6
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