🟩Module 9 - W1 - Day 5 - ELA

Lesson Instructions

You will go through all lessons (grammar, reading, and writing).


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Introduction

We have reviewed the following topics this week:

  • Relative Pronouns
  • Relative Adverbs
  • Progressive verb aspects

Stop and Jot

In Your Notebook: 

Activity:

Write a paragraph using 3 relative pronouns, 2 relative adverbs, and 1 progressive verb.


Phone (2).png READING

Today, you will take a quiz on the overall structure of nonfiction texts. 


Phone.png WRITING

Introduction

Today, we will be revising and editing our opinion essays. Make sure to use CUPS and ARMS to help you complete your essay.

EXTENDED WRITING-RESPONSE WRITING TASK

There is a lot of discussion about the use of recycled bags. Should stores be allowed to use plastic bags? Think about both sides of the discussion, and then write an opinion essay supporting either side. Explain your opinion, and give reasons to support it.
Be sure to use information from BOTH passages in your opinion essay.


Writer’s Checklist
Be sure to:
• Introduce your opinion.
• Support your opinion with reasons and details from the passages.
• Give your reasons and details in a clear order.
• Develop your ideas clearly and use your own words, except when quoting directly from the passages.
• Identify the passages by title or number when using details or facts directly from the passages.
• Use linking words, phrases, and clauses to connect reasons.
• Use clear language and vocabulary.
• Have a strong conclusion that supports your opinion.
• Check your work for correct usage, grammar, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.


Visual

ARMS
sentence and words.
Add
words/sentences that you don't need
Remove
words and sentences to better places
Move
trade words and phrases that are better descriptors
Substitute

CUPS
Names, beginning of sentences, places, etc.
Capitalization
sentences are formed correctly and words make sense
Usage
. , " " ! ?
Punctuation
words are spelled to the best of your ability
Spelling

To Do

  • Open your articles from this week
  • Open the document that you used to write your essays
  • Edit and revise using CUPS and ARMS

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