- I can write informative/explanatory texts that convey ideas and concepts using relevant information that is carefully selected and organized. (W.6.2).
- I can use evidence from a variety of grade-appropriate texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. (W.6.9)
Long Term Learning Targets
Supporting Targets
- I can evaluate my research to choose the most relevant evidence for my essay.
- I can organize the evidence I have chosen into quote sandwiches.
Ongoing Assessment
- Homework: Three Adversities (from Lesson 9)
- Quote sandwiches for each body paragraph
Agenda
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1. Opening A. Unpacking Learning Targets (3 minutes) 2. Work Time A. Evaluating Research to Choose the Most Relevant Evidence (20 minutes) B. Sharing Chosen Evidence (7 minutes) C. Modeling the Quote Sandwich (8 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Working on Quote Sandwich (7 minutes) 4. Homework A. Complete the three graphic organizers, one for each adversity you have chosen to focus on in your essay. |
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Vocabulary
evaluate
Materials
- End of Unit 1 Assessment Prompt: Adversity in the Middle Ages (from Lesson 9; one per student)
- Researcher's notebook (from Lesson 5; one per student)
- Quote Sandwich Guide: Adversity Faced by Townspeople in the Middle Ages (one to display)
- Model Essay: Adversity Faced by Townspeople in the Middle Ages (from Lesson 9; one per student)
- Quote Sandwich graphic organizer (three per student)
Opening
Opening | Meeting Students' Needs |
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A. Unpacking Learning Targets (3 minutes)
* "I can evaluate my research to choose the most relevant evidence for my essay." * "I can organize the evidence I have chosen into quote sandwiches."
* "What does evaluate mean?"
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Work Time
Work Time | Meeting Students' Needs |
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A. Evaluating Research to Choose the Most Relevant Evidence (20 minutes)
* "Include at least one piece of relevant and compelling evidence from the research texts in your explanation of each adversity (collected in your researcher's notebook)"
* "What does it mean by relevant and compelling?"
* "Which of these pieces of evidence is relevant to this adversity?"
* "Which of these is the most relevant and compelling? Why?"
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B. Sharing Chosen Evidence (7 minutes)
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C. Modeling the Quote Sandwich (8 minutes)
* "How has the author used the quote sandwich to plan the body paragraph?"
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Closing & Assessments
Closing | Meeting Students' Needs |
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A. Working on Quote Sandwiches (7 minutes)
* "How can you introduce the adversity?" * "How can you include the evidence you have selected?" * "How can you explain the evidence you have selected?"
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Homework
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