Friendship Across Boundaries: Return to Sender

Lesson 26
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ELA

Alternate Unit 2

5th Grade

Lesson 26 of 29

Objective


Write a multiple-paragraph essay comparing and contrasting Mari and Tyler.

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Writing Prompt

Write a multiple-paragraph essay that compares and contrasts Mari and Tyler. Your essay should explain how their relationship impacts both of their lives. 

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Common Core Standards


  • RL.5.3 — Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., how characters interact).
  • W.5.1 — Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information
  • W.5.1.a — Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which ideas are logically grouped to support the writer's purpose.
  • W.5.1.b — Provide logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details.
  • W.5.1.c — Link opinion and reasons using words, phrases, and clauses (e.g., consequently, specifically).
  • W.5.1.d — Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.
  • W.5.9.a — Apply grade 5 Reading standards to literature (e.g., "Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or a drama, drawing on specific details in the text [e.g., how characters interact]").

Supporting Standards

L.5.1
L.5.2
L.5.6
W.5.4
W.5.5
W.5.10
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