- I can work with a partner to write a proof paragraph for our literary analysis. (W.5.2a, W.5,2b, W.5.2d, W.5.9a)
- I can read aloud an excerpt of The Most Beautiful Roof in the World with accuracy and fluency. (RF.5.4a, RF.5.4c)
These are the CCS Standards addressed in this lesson:
- RL.5.1: Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
- RF.5.4: Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.
- RF.5.4a: Read grade-level text with purpose and understanding.
- RF.5.4c: Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary.
- W.5.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
- W.5.2a: Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
- W.5.2b: Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic.
- W.5.2d: Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
- W.5.9: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
- W.5.9a: Apply grade 5 Reading standards to literature (e.g., "Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or a drama, drawing on specific details in the text [e.g., how characters interact]").
- L.5.5: Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
Daily Learning Targets
Ongoing Assessment
- First proof paragraph of literary analysis essay (W.5.2a, W.5.2b, W.5.2d, W.5.9a)
- Self-assessment on Reading Fluency Checklist (RF.5.4a, RF.5.4c)
Agenda
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1. Opening A. Engaging the Reader: Assembling Evidence (5 minutes) B. Reviewing Learning Targets (5 minutes) 2. Work Time A. Analyzing the Model Essay: Proof Paragraph 1 (10 minutes) B. Planning and Drafting Proof Paragraph 1 (30 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Reading Fluency: The Most Beautiful Roof in the World, Page 39 (10 minutes) 4. Homework A. Reading Fluency: Practice reading aloud an excerpt of The Most Beautiful Roof in the World. See the Reading Fluency chart in your Unit 2 homework for some excerpt suggestions. B. Accountable Research Reading. Select a prompt to respond to in the front of your independent reading journal. |
Purpose of lesson and alignment to standards:
How it builds on previous work:
Areas in which students may need additional support:
Assessment guidance:
Down the road:
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In Advance
- Prepare the Assembling Evidence: Evidence Chunks by cutting out the chunks (see supporting materials).
- Based on students' progress in Lesson 8, determine any whole group teaching points, particularly in relation to elaboration of evidence to support the focus statement. Address these points before students begin writing.
- Post: Learning targets, Literary Analysis Essay anchor chart, Working to Become Effective Learners anchor chart, and Fluent Readers Do These Things anchor chart.
Tech and Multimedia
- Work Time A: For students who benefit from hearing the text read aloud multiple times, consider using a text-to-speech tool like Natural Reader, SpeakIt! for Google Chrome, or the Safari reader. Note that to use a web-based text-to-speech tool like SpeakIt! or Safari reader, you will need to create an online doc, such as a Google Doc, containing the text.
- Work Time B: Students use a word processing document, such as a Google Doc, to write their first proof paragraphs.
- Work Time B: Students write their proof paragraph using Speech to Text facilities activated on devices, or using an app or software like Dictation.io.
- Closing and Assessment A: Record students reading the text aloud using software or apps such as Audacity or GarageBand.
Supporting English Language Learners
Supports guided in part by CA ELD Standards 5.I.B.6a, 5.I.B.7, 5.I.C.10a, 5.I.C.11a, 5.I.C.12a, 5.II.A.1
Important points in the lesson itself
- The basic design of this lesson supports ELLs with opportunities to discuss and write a proof paragraph with another student, thereby creating an ideal context for language development.
- ELLs may find it challenging to begin writing the proof paragraph. Writing a proof paragraph using U.S. conventions may be unfamiliar to them. Support students by calling special attention to the name and purpose of each piece of the proof paragraph. Example: Highlight and label the pieces of the evidence chunks (context of a quote, quote, explain how quote helps them understand the rainforest). Discuss each of the checklist criteria and think aloud an example of each for the introduction. See the lesson for additional suggestions.
Levels of support
For lighter support:
- As students continue to collaborate, invite them to provide sentence frames and body language examples to students who need heavier support. This will help spark productive and equitable conversation. Examples:
- (Nod head.) I agree with what _____ said because _____.
- (Raise eyebrows.) I'd like to add on to what _____ said. I think that _____.
- (Tilt head to the side.) I disagree with _____ because _____.
- (Lean in.) I have a connection to what _____ said: _____.
For heavier support:
- Display four bulleted blanks and ask students to help you label them with the structure for the literary analysis essay (i.e., Introduction with Focus Statement, Proof Paragraph 1, Proof Paragraph 2, Conclusion).
- To emphasize the importance of providing evidence and examples in a proof paragraph, ask students to provide examples of a fact they know. Make clear that without examples and evidence, it is impossible to tell whether a fact is true or imagined.
- Provide students with a cloze copy of the Literary Analysis Essay Proof Paragraph I: Class Version (example, for teacher reference). Leave out key words or phrases and invite students in pairs to fill in the blanks. Consider providing a word bank for them to choose from, too.
Universal Design for Learning
- Multiple Means of Representation: Some students may need additional support accessing the various skills and tools needed during the writing process. Visually capture the analysis of the model essay so that students can reference it as they write. As much as possible, provide varied representations for planning writing. Example: Allow students to orally plan their introduction with their partner before writing.
- Multiple Means of Action and Expression: To enable students to synthesize a large amount of information as they write, allow differentiated methods for writing their introduction paragraph. (Example: Invite students to use colored pencils to "paint" the different sentences as part of the checklist criteria. This will visually reinforce the key components of the introductory paragraph and also promote self-monitoring for students.)
- Multiple Means of Engagement: During a writing activity, provide multiple formats of lined paper. (Examples: Skipping lines by giving lined paper with every other line highlighted or starred. Provide paper that has an empty box for sketching an idea before writing it.) Offer students a choice of format that best suits their learning needs. This will not only help them to accomplish the writing task but will also help them take ownership of their own learning. Help students manage their frustration during writing by offering a list of options they can take if they get frustrated or don't know what to do next. This list could include options such as: reference the anchor chart, ask a peer buddy, look at my note-catcher, etc.
Vocabulary
Key: Lesson-Specific Vocabulary (L); Text-Specific Vocabulary (T); Vocabulary Used in Writing (W)
- elaborated, concrete language, sensory detail (W)
Materials
- Assembling Evidence: Evidence Chunks (one set per pair and one set to display)
- Model Essay: Concrete and Sensory Language in The Great Kapok Tree (from Lesson 7; one per student and one to display)
- Literary Analysis Essay anchor chart (begun in Lesson 8; added to during Work Time A; see supporting materials)
- Literary Analysis Essay anchor chart (example, for teacher reference)
- Red, yellow and green markers (one of each per student)
- Informative Writing Planning graphic organizer (from Lesson 7; one per student and one to display)
- Explaining Quotes: Concrete and Sensory Language note-catcher (from Lesson 6; one per student)
- Working to Become Effective Learners anchor chart (begun in Module 1)
- Informative Writing Planning graphic organizer (from Lesson 7; example, for teacher reference)
- Literary Analysis Essay: Partner Version (begun in Lesson 8; added to during Work Time B; one per student)
- Informative Writing Checklist (from Lesson 8; added to during Work Time A; one per student)
- Informative Writing Checklist (from Lesson 8; example, for teacher reference)
- Explaining Quotes handout (from Lesson 2; one per student and one to display)
- Literary Analysis Essay: Proof Paragraph 1 (example, for teacher reference)
- Fluent Readers Do These Things anchor chart (begun in Module 1)
- Reading Fluency Checklist (from Lesson 8; one per student)
- The Most Beautiful Roof in the World (one per student)
Assessment
Each unit in the 3-5 Language Arts Curriculum has two standards-based assessments built in, one mid-unit assessment and one end of unit assessment. The module concludes with a performance task at the end of Unit 3 to synthesize their understanding of what they accomplished through supported, standards-based writing.
Opening
Opening | Meeting Students' Needs |
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A. Engaging the Reader: Assembling Evidence (5 minutes)
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"Why are some of the phrases in boldface on the evidence chunks?" (They are taken from the Explaining Quotes handout from Lesson 2.) Have students explain the function of each boldface phrase. |
B. Reviewing Learning Targets (5 minutes)
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"Tell me about your experience with collaboration and how your perspective has changed since working collaboratively on the concrete language and sensory details essay." |
Work Time
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A. Analyzing the Model Essay: Proof Paragraph 1 (10 minutes)
"What information does the first proof paragraph contain? Why?" (It provides evidence from the text and explains how this evidence supports the claim made in the focus statement.) "How is it organized? Why?" (context, evidence, elaboration because it to understand the evidence we need the context first, and to be able to elaborate, we need the evidence first)
"How does our discussion and analysis add to your understanding of how to write a proof paragraph for the essay? I'll give you time to think and discuss with a partner." (Responses will vary.)
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B. Planning and Drafting Proof Paragraph 1 (30 minutes)
"Which of the criteria do you think we are working on today when writing the first proof paragraph?"
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Closing & Assessments
Closing | Meeting Students' Needs |
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A. Reading Fluency: The Most Beautiful Roof in the World, Page 39 (10 minutes)
"What is the gist of this excerpt? What is it mostly about?"
"How does reading the excerpt in normal and strange voices add to your understanding of the excerpt and your ability to read fluently? I'll give you time to think and discuss with a partner." (Responses will vary.)
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Homework
Homework | Meeting Students' Needs |
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A. Reading Fluency: Practice reading aloud an excerpt of The Most Beautiful Roof in the World. See the Reading Fluency chart in your Unit 2 homework for some excerpt suggestions. B. Accountable Research Reading. Select a prompt to respond to in the front of your independent reading journal. |
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