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W.5.9 Draw evidence from text to support analysis; W.5.10 Write routinely
RI.5.1 Quote accurately from a text when explaining and drawing inferences
W.5.9 Draw evidence from text to support #2 Spanish Arrival analysis; W.5.10 Article Write routinely
RI.5.1 Quote accurately from a text when explaining and drawing inferences L.5.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English, L.5.6 Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain specific words/phrases
Objectives Possible Harcourt Teacher will introduce concept of exploration and share excerpts from a book about Conquistadors. Class will discuss benefits and risks/sacrifices in situations with specific explorers. Teacher will model using note-taking graphic organizer to easily record and respond to important evidence from text. Teacher will reintroduce concept of exploration and share article about the Spanish arrival in the Inca Empire. Class will discuss benefits and risks/sacrifices for the Incas and Pizarro. Teacher will remind class of how to use the note-taking graphic organizer. Teacher will model when necessary. Sees Behind Trees
W.5.9 Draw evidence from text to support analysis; W.5.10 Write routinely
RI.5.1 Quote accurately from a text when explaining and drawing inferences
Students will write about Lorado Taft/ other outdoor education experience or a time that they have explored the outdoors, real or imaginary. Teacher will share excerpts from a book about exploring North America. Class will discuss benefits and risks/sacrifices in specific situations. Teacher will remind class of how to use the note-taking graphic organizer. Teacher will model when necessary.
W.5.9 Draw evidence from text to support #5 Read Aloud: L, analysis; W.5.10 W,W Excerpt Write routinely
RL.5.1 Quote accurately from a text when explaining and drawing inferences
#6 WebQuest: Intro/ Roles W.5.7 Short research project using several sources W.5.1 Write an opinion piece based on texts; W. 5.2 Write informative texts to explain a topic, W. 5.8 Recall relevant information/summarize notes, provide list of sources W.5.6 Use technology to publish and interact L.5.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English, L.5.6 Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain specific words/phrases
WebQuest: Research
Teacher will read aloud an excerpt from The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. Class will discuss Lucy's first encounter exploring Narnia. Discussion will include the benefits and risks/sacrifices. Class will record important evidence and respond on note-taking graphic organizer. Teach will introduce topic and website. Students will begin a self navigating WebQuest in a small group traveling with a famous explorer. Students will Across the Wide pick a specific roles within their group. Dark Sea Students will continue on a self navigating WebQuest in a small group. They will begin researching their explorer using hard texts, the Internet, and their textbook.
WebQuest: Share
Students will share collected information with their group members. Students will begin writing their argumentative letter home explaining about their voyage and persuading their families to let them stay at sea. Students will share their letters and artifacts with other EA fifth grade classes across the district using a web based forum.
L.5.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English, L.5.6 Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain specific words/phrases
Students will write a narrative describing an imaginary, memorable experience with their explorer. Students are encouraged to include research from previous WebQuest.
W.5.9 Draw evidence from text to support #8 Building a New analysis; W.5.10 World Excerpt Write routinely
RI.5.1 Quote accurately from a text when explaining and drawing inferences
W.5.9 Draw evidence from text to support analysis; W.5.10 Write routinely
RL.5.1 Quote accurately from a text when explaining and drawing inferences
W.5.9 Draw evidence from text to support analysis; W.5.10 Write routinely
RI.5.1 Quote accurately from a text when explaining and drawing inferences
W.5.9 Draw evidence from text to support analysis; W.5.10 Write routinely
RI.5.1 Quote accurately from a text when explaining and drawing inferences
W.5.9 Draw evidence from text to support analysis; W.5.10 Write routinely
RI.5.1 Quote accurately from a text when explaining and drawing inferences
W.5.9 Draw evidence from text #13 Mars Rover to support Drill Contamination analysis; W.5.10 Article Write routinely
RI.5.1 Quote accurately from a text when explaining and drawing inferences
Teacher will share excerpts from a book about Early Americans starting a New World. Class will discuss and identify important evidence to support both perspectives: benefits and risk/sacrifice. Quotes, responses, and picture clues will be accounted for on note-taking graphic organizer. Teacher will read aloud an excerpt from Hatchet. Class will discuss Brian's experience in the wilderness exploring for food. Discussion will include the benefits and risks/sacrifices. Class will record important evidence and respond on note-taking graphic organizer. Teacher will share excerpts from a book about Apsley Cherry-Garrard's expedition in Antarctica in the early 1900's. Class will discuss and identify important evidence to support both perspectives: benefits and risk/sacrifice. Quotes, responses, and picture clues will be accounted for on note-taking graphic organizer. Teacher will share an article about The Challenger. Class will discuss and identify important evidence to support both perspectives: benefits and risk/sacrifice. Quotes, responses, and picture clues will be accounted for on note-taking graphic organizer. Teacher will share an article about the anticipated landing of the Mars Rover. Class will discuss and identify important evidence to support both perspectives: benefits and risk/sacrifice. Quotes, responses, and picture clues will be accounted for on note-taking graphic organizer. Teacher will share an article about the Mars Rover's drill that will collect ground samples. Class will discuss and identify important evidence to support both perspectives: benefits and risk/sacrifice. Quotes, responses, and picture clues will be accounted for on note-taking graphic organizer.
W.5.9 Draw evidence from text to support analysis; W.5.10 Write routinely W.5.9 Draw evidence from text to support analysis; W.5.10 Write routinely
RL.5.1 Quote accurately from a text when explaining and drawing inferences RI.5.1 Quote accurately from a text when explaining and drawing inferences
W.5.9 Draw evidence from text to support analysis, W.5.8 RL.5.1 Quote Recall relevant accurately from a information/summarize text when notes, provide list explaining and of sources drawing inferences
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W.5.1 Write an opinion piece based on texts, W. 5.4 Produce clear and coherent writing showing development and organization W.5.1 Write an opinion piece based on texts, W. 5.4 Produce clear and coherent writing showing development and organization
RL.5.1 Quote accurately from a text when explaining and drawing inferences
Teacher will read aloud The Island. (Use as extended text.) Class will discuss the kids' experiences on Charting a New Course. Discussion will include the benefits and risks/sacrifices. Class will record important evidence and respond on note-taking graphic organizer. Lewis and Clark Teacher will share article about James Cameron's 7 mile dive into the Mariana Trench. Discussion will include the benefits and risks/sacrifices. Class will record important evidence and respond on note-taking graphic organizer. Teacher will introduce final argumentative paper/District 131 writing prompt and ask students to choose ONE side: Are the benefits of exploration worth the risks and sacrifices that ensue? Students will go back through all note-taking graphic organizers to choose their position. Students will begin prewrite stages of paper. Students will begin drafting final paper using evidence, personal responses, and picture clues from graphic organizers to remind them of previous discussions on exploration. Students should incorporate specific text and quote sources within paper to defend position. Students should also address opposing viewpoints. Teacher will aid in revision.
RL.5.1 Quote accurately from a text when explaining and drawing inferences
Students will continue developing final paper. Teacher will aid in editing.
W.5.1 Write an opinion piece based on texts, W. 5.4 Produce clear and coherent writing showing Final Draft/ District development and Writing Prompt organization
RL.5.1 Quote accurately from a text when explaining and drawing inferences
L.5.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English, L.5.6 Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain Students will complete final paper. specific Teacher will grade papers using rubric words/phrases and submit to district.