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Writing Project Overview
Project Objective
Write an opinion piece that proposes a new name for the Paquette farm and explains why that name fits, using evidence from Return to Sender.
Readings and Materials
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Book: Return to Sender by Julia Alvarez
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Rubric: Opinion Writing Rubric (G5)
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Rubric: Editing Checklist 2 (G5, U5)
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Resource: Two Paragraph Outline
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Resource: Three Paragraph Outline
Lesson Map
4 days
Write a continuation of the novel Return to Sender.
Brainstorm a logical sequence of events by planning details for the events, characters, setting, and point of view in a story.
- Narrative Brainstorming Graphic Organizer
- Narrative Brainstorming Graphic Organizer Sample Response (G5, U5, L28)
Standards
W.5.3.aW.5.5
Draft the beginning and middle of a narrative with developed setting and characters.
- Narrative Brainstorming Graphic Organizer — Completed on Day 1
- Narrative Brainstorming Graphic Organizer Sample Response (G5, U5, L28)
- Day 2 Sample Response (G5, U5, L28)
Standards
W.5.3.aW.5.3.b
End stories by including a resolution that is engaging and satisfies the reader.
- Narrative Brainstorming Graphic Organizer — Completed on Day 1
- 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.
Standards
L.5.3.aW.5.5
5 days
Write an opinion piece that proposes a new name for the Paquette farm and explains why that name fits, using evidence from Return to Sender.
Brainstorm and outline ideas before developing an opinion based on evidence from the text.
- Two Paragraph Outline
- Three Paragraph Outline
- Farm Name Brainstorm Organizer (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.
- Two Paragraph Outline
- Three Paragraph Outline
Standards
W.5.1.a
Draft strong body paragraphs that group details together by determining which information strongly supports the position.
- Two Paragraph Outline
- Three Paragraph Outline
- Two Paragraph Outline Sample Response (G5, U5, L30) — from Day 1
Standards
W.5.1.b
Draft an effective concluding statement by using transition words and phrases, a question, or a suggestion.
- Two Paragraph Outline
- Three Paragraph Outline
Standards
W.5.1.d
Revise work by rearranging sentences in a paragraph for cohesion and coherence.
Standards
W.5.1W.5.5
