WEEK OF September 28 th - Argumentative writing (formally Opinion Based) and Expository writing (formally Informative)
This week we will begin planning for expository writing.
Standards covered the next few weeks: ELA.5.C.1.3 - Write to make a claim using supporting evidence, logical reasoning and elaboration -What is text evidence? -Why is text evidence important in my writing? -How do I prove my claim using textual evidence and support?
ELA.5.C.1.4: Write expository texts about a topic using multiple sources and including an organizational structure, relevant elaboration, and varied transitions. -What is text evidence? -Why is text evidence important in my writing? -How do I plan for writing?
INTRO: HOOK TOPIC/REASON SENTENCE (ALL 3 IN ONE) CLOSING SENTENCE
PLANNING: I - Introduction R1 - Reason One (main idea) a. Detail b. Detail
R2 - Reason Two (main idea) a. Detail b. Detail
R3 - Reason Three (main idea) a. Detail b. Detail
C - Conclusion (rephrasing of intro)
BODY PARAGRAPHS: 1 - TOPIC SENTENCE (TRANSITION WORDS, OPINION, FINISH) 2 - OWN WORDS ABOUT TOPIC "A" 3 - QUOTE WITH EVIDENCE BASE TERMS 4 - OWN WORDS ABOUT THE QUOTE 5 - OWN WORDS ABOUT TOPIC "B" 6 - PARAPHRASE WITH EVIDENCE BASE TERMS 7 - OWN WORDS ABOUT THE PARAPHRASE 8-9 ANY EXTRA THOUGHTS TOWARDS THE REASON 10 - CLOSING STATEMENT
CONCLUSION RESTATEMENT OF INTRO/SUMMARY/ 3-4 SENTENCES