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Objective

Expand sentences using details, including prepositional phrases, that tell about when, where, or how.

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Lesson
Writing
Overview

Conduct a short research project that uses several sources to build knowledge of different aspects of a topic.

Materials
  • Seedfolks
  • Research Brainstorming Template (G5, U1, L19)
  • Two Paragraph Outline
  • 5th Grade Single Point Research Rubric
  • “7 Effective Steps to Start a Community Garden (University of Minnesota)”
  • “4 Examples of Urban and Community Garden / Farm Projects to Inspire the Next Generation (Plant a Seed and See What Grows Foundation)”
  • “How to Organize a Community Garden (NC State Extension School)”
  • “Successful Community Gardening Webinar Series (Youtube, University of Illinois Extension)”
  • “Growing Successful Community Gardens (University of Kentucky)”
  • “Community Garden Checklist (Let's Move, archived)”
  • “4 Benefits of Community Gardens (Pennsylvania Horticulture Society)”
  • “Community Gardens Can Change Cities: Cultivate More than Food (Youtube)”
Day 1 - Brainstorming

Generate strong questions and use reliable sources to research a topic.

Materials
  • Research Brainstorming Template (G5, U1, L19)
  • “7 Effective Steps to Start a Community Garden (University of Minnesota)”
  • “4 Examples of Urban and Community Garden / Farm Projects to Inspire the Next Generation (Plant a Seed and See What Grows Foundation)”
  • “How to Organize a Community Garden (NC State Extension School)”
  • “Successful Community Gardening Webinar Series (Youtube, University of Illinois Extension)”
  • “Growing Successful Community Gardens (University of Kentucky)”
  • “Community Garden Checklist (Let's Move, archived)”
  • “4 Benefits of Community Gardens (Pennsylvania Horticulture Society)”
  • “Community Gardens Can Change Cities: Cultivate More than Food (Youtube)”

Standards

W.5.7

Day 2 - Researching

Summarize or paraphrase information in research notes.

Materials
  • Research Brainstorming Template (G5, U1, L19) — (Started on Day 1)
  • “7 Effective Steps to Start a Community Garden (University of Minnesota)”
  • “4 Examples of Urban and Community Garden / Farm Projects to Inspire the Next Generation (Plant a Seed and See What Grows Foundation)”
  • “How to Organize a Community Garden (NC State Extension School)”
  • “Successful Community Gardening Webinar Series (Youtube, University of Illinois Extension)”
  • “Growing Successful Community Gardens (University of Kentucky)”
  • “Community Garden Checklist (Let's Move, archived)”
  • “4 Benefits of Community Gardens (Pennsylvania Horticulture Society)”
  • “Community Gardens Can Change Cities: Cultivate More than Food (Youtube)”

Standards

W.5.7W.5.8

Day 3 - Planning

Complete an outline that includes a topic sentence, a concluding sentence, and supporting details for each paragraph.

Materials
  • 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
  • 5th Grade Single Point Research Rubric

Standards

W.5.2.bW.5.7W.5.8

Day 4 - Drafting

Introduce a topic by stating why it is important and including relevant background information that sets the stage for the main ideas.

Materials
  • Research Brainstorming Template (G5, U1, L19) — Completed previous day
  • Two Paragraph Outline — Completed previous day
  • 5th Grade Single Point Research Rubric
  • Mentor Text: Conquer the Cold (G5, U1, L19)
  • Mentor Text: Deep-Sea Danger (G5, U1, L19)
  • Mentor Text: A Juneteenth Celebration (G5, U1, L19)
  • Mentor Text: A Place to Play (G5, U1, L19)

Standards

W.5.2W.5.2.aW.5.2.bW.5.7W.5.8

Day 5 - Revision & Editing

Add details to unclear sentences to provide more information to readers.

Materials
  • Completed Drafts from Day 4 (G5, U1, L19)
  • Editing Checklist 2 (G5, U1)

Standards

L.5.3.aW.5.2.bW.5.7W.5.8

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