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Writing Project Overview
Project Objective
Conduct a short research project that uses several sources to build knowledge of different aspects of a topic.
Readings and Materials
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Book: Seedfolks by Paul Fleischman
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Article: “7 Effective Steps to Start a Community Garden” by University of Minnesota
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Article: “4 Examples of Urban and Community Garden / Farm Projects to Inspire the Next Generation” by Plant a Seed & See What Grows Foundation
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Article: “How to Organize a Community Garden” by NC State Extension
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Video: “Successful Community Gardening Webinar Series” by University of Illinois Extension
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Article: “Growing Successful Community Gardens” by University of Kentucky
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Article: “Community Garden Checklist” by Let's Move
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Article: “4 Benefits of Community Gardens” by Pennsylvania Horticulture Society
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Video: “Community Gardens Can Change Cities: Cultivate More than Food” by Tyler Lloyd
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Resource: Two Paragraph Outline
Lesson Map
Write a paragraph that describes how one person can impact a community.
Outline a paragraph that explains how one person can impact a community.
- Evidence Brainstorming Page 2 (G5, U1, L12)
- Single Paragraph Outline
Standards
RL.5.2RL.5.3W.5.1.aW.5.1.d
Use an outline to draft a complete paragraph.
- Single Paragraph Outline — Completed on Day 1
Standards
RL.5.2RL.5.3W.5.1.aW.5.1.d
Write your own chapter in Seedfolks by using a narrative structure to develop imagined experiences based on the events of the text.
Brainstorm and plan the setting, characters, and plot for a narrative.
- Narrative Brainstorming Graphic Organizer
Standards
W.5.3W.5.3.aW.5.5
Draft an introduction that orients the reader to the setting.
- Narrative Brainstorming Graphic Organizer — (Completed on Day 1)
Standards
W.5.3W.5.3.aW.5.5
Include details about actions, thoughts, and feelings to describe characters.
- Narrative Brainstorming Graphic Organizer — (Completed on Day 1)
Standards
Expand or reduce sentences so that they are clear and informative for readers.
- Narrative Brainstorming Graphic Organizer — (Completed on Day 1)
Standards
L.5.3.aW.5.2.cW.5.3W.5.3.aW.5.5
Conduct a short research project that uses several sources to build knowledge of different aspects of a topic.
Generate strong questions and use reliable sources to research a topic.
- Research Brainstorming Template (G5, U1, L19)
Standards
W.5.7
Summarize or paraphrase information in research notes.
- Research Brainstorming Template (G5, U1, L19) — (Started on Day 1)
Standards
W.5.7W.5.8
Complete an outline that includes a topic sentence, a concluding sentence, and supporting details for each paragraph.
- Research Brainstorming Template (G5, U1, L19) — Completed the previous day
- Two Paragraph Outline — Students may need more than one copy if they decide to draft more than two paragraphs
Standards
W.5.2.bW.5.7W.5.8
Introduce a topic by stating why it is important and including relevant background information that sets the stage for the main ideas.
- Mentor Text: Conquer the Cold
- Mentor Text: Deep-Sea Danger (G5, U1, L19)
- Mentor Text: A Juneteenth Celebration
- Mentor Text: A Place to Play
- Research Brainstorming Template (G5, U1, L19) — Completed previous day
- Two Paragraph Outline — Completed previous day
Standards
W.5.2W.5.2.aW.5.2.bW.5.7W.5.8
Add details to unclear sentences to provide more information to readers.
Standards
L.5.3.aW.5.2.bW.5.7W.5.8
