Lesson Instructions

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

GRAMMAR

Introduction

We are continuing to discuss words that are confusing! Sometimes, it is hard to remember which word or spelling to choose from when words look and sound so similar!

Video/Visual

Frequently confused words - than (comparison), then (time, result), effect (noun), affect (verb).

Interactive

READING

Introduction

Hi Readers! When we are reading nonfiction or informational texts, we sometimes notice that the author feels a certain way about a topic. They have a specific belief, or opinion, on the topic that they are writing about.

Today, we will be looking at the author's perspectives and how they can be "for" or "against" a topic.

Visual

Author's perspective: - tells the author's opinion or belief
- sometimes you can tell if the author is FOR or AGAINST a topic

Stop and Jot

In Your Notebook:

During your reading, today, choose a nonfiction text (opinion text if possible).

Answer the following questions using the RACE strategy:

1. What is the main topic? How do you know?

2. What opinion does your author have on this topic?

WRITING

Introduction

This week we will be reviewing informational writing.

Our goal is to write an informational/explanatory piece in the time span of a week. We should not be spending more than 20 minutes a day on this work.

Our next step is to write our body paragraphs.

EXTENDED WRITING-RESPONSE WRITING TASK

We use light and sound to take in information about our surroundings.

Think about the ideas in the two passages. Then write an informational/explanatory essay comparing and contrasting light and sound.

Be sure to use information from BOTH passages as you write an informational/explanatory essay.

Writer’s Checklist
Be sure to:
• Introduce the topic clearly, provide a focus, and organize information in a way that makes sense.
• Use information from the two passages so that your essay includes important details.
• Develop the topic with facts, definitions, details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic.
• Identify the passages by title or number when using details or facts directly from the passages.
• Develop your ideas clearly and use your own words, except when quoting directly from the passages.
• Use linking words to connect ideas.
• Use clear language and vocabulary.
• Provide a conclusion that supports the information presented.
• Check your work for correct usage, grammar, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation

Video

This video is a review from our previous unit.

To Do

Read the two articles listed below. Highlight the information as you read with the prompt in mind.

Open your articles from this week
Open the document that you used to write your introduction and conclusion
Write your body paragraphs

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