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Lesson Overview
Objective
Explain what stereotypes are and why stereotypes should be avoided.
Readings and Materials
Lesson Map
4 days
Write a continuation of the novel Return to Sender.
- Return to Sender
- Narrative Writing Rubric (G5)
- Narrative Brainstorming Graphic Organizer
- Narrative Brainstorming Graphic Organizer Sample Response (G5, U5, L28)
- Complete Sample Draft (G5, U5, L28)
- Conclusion Quick-Write (G5, U5, L28)
Brainstorm a logical sequence of events by planning details for the events, characters, setting, and point of view in a story.
- Return to Sender
- Narrative Writing Rubric (G5)
- Narrative Brainstorming Graphic Organizer
Standards
W.5.3.aW.5.5
Draft the beginning and middle of a narrative with developed setting and characters.
- Return to Sender
- Narrative Writing Rubric (G5)
- Narrative Brainstorming Graphic Organizer
- Narrative Brainstorming Graphic Organizer Sample Response (G5, U5, L28)
- Day 2 Initial Draft Handout (G5, U5, L28)
Standards
W.5.3.aW.5.3.b
End stories by including a resolution that is engaging and satisfies the reader.
- Return to Sender
- Narrative Writing Rubric (G5)
- Narrative Brainstorming Graphic Organizer
- Narrative Brainstorming Graphic Organizer Sample Response (G5, U5, L28)
- Complete Sample Draft (G5, U5, L28)
- Conclusion Quick-Write (G5, U5, L28)
Standards
W.5.3.bW.5.3.e
Revise a narrative to include precise words and phrases.
- Return to Sender
- Narrative Writing Rubric (G5)
Standards
W.5.5
5 days
Write an opinion piece defending if Mari and her family should have been allowed to stay.
- Return to Sender
- Grade 5 Literary Analysis and Opinion Writing Rubric
- 2 Paragraph Outline
- 3 Paragraph Outline
- Opinion Brainstorm (G5, U5, L30)
Brainstorm and outline ideas before defending an argument using evidence from the text.
- Return to Sender
- Grade 5 Literary Analysis and Opinion Writing Rubric
- 2 Paragraph Outline
- 3 Paragraph Outline
- Opinion Brainstorm (G5, U5, L30)
Standards
W.5.1W.5.1.a
Draft an opinion piece that clearly states the topic and position using questions, facts, images, or examples.
- Return to Sender
- Grade 5 Literary Analysis and Opinion Writing Rubric
- 2 Paragraph Outline
- 3 Paragraph Outline
Standards
W.5.1.a
Draft strong body paragraphs that group details together by determining which information strongly supports the position.
- Return to Sender
- Grade 5 Literary Analysis and Opinion Writing Rubric
- 2 Paragraph Outline
- 3 Paragraph Outline
Standards
W.5.1.b
Draft a strong concluding statement by using transition words and phrases, a question, or suggestion.
- Return to Sender
- Grade 5 Literary Analysis and Opinion Writing Rubric
- 2 Paragraph Outline
- 3 Paragraph Outline
Standards
W.5.1.d
Writers revise their work by rearranging sentences in a paragraph for cohesion and coherence.
- Return to Sender
- Grade 5 Literary Analysis and Opinion Writing Rubric
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