Integrated Tasks
W 4.8
Standard: Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from
print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources.
Formative Assessment:
Within Close Reading Framework
Close Reading Day 4 – Answer Open Ended Response Question
Close Reading Day 5 - Instructional Focus (Standard and Focus):W4.8, W4.9
Gathering relevant information in the text. Explain how authors use reasons to support text.
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Model how to use the PARCC Literary Response Rubric so students can assess their writing with
a partner.
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Model identifying 1 or 2 areas that students could improve in their response based on the
rubric.
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Have students get in groups of four and share their Open Ended Responses to the prompt.
Students will provide 1-2 things the writer could do to improve their response.
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Students should spend 10 minutes revising their responses to the open ended question based on
the feedback they received.
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Share 2-3 revised responses with the whole class.
Integrated Tasks
These tasks are based on the content of social studies, integrating ELA standards and
building toward the Culminating Task. These tasks contribute to the students overall
understanding. Students will have opportunities to explore, research, discuss, write
and publish about the topic. Each task is designed to be completed in one 45 minute
session.
Task 1
Focus Standards: Benchmark II-A: Understand the concept of location by using and
constructing maps, globes, and other geographic tools to identify and drive information
about people, places, and environments.
1. Apply geographic tools of title, grid system, legends, symbols, scale and compass rose
to construct and interpret maps.
2. Translate geographic information into a variety of formats such as graphs, maps,
diagrams and charts
Draw conclusions and make generalizations from geographic information and inquiry.
Integrated Standards: W 4.8, W4.4, SL 4.4, RI 4.10
Research: Maps of wagon routes and train routes.
Plan your route west. You may travel by wagon or train.
Integrated Tasks
W 4.8
Task 2
Focus Standards: Benchmark II-A: Understand the concept of location by using and
constructing maps, globes, and other geographic tools to identify and drive information
about people, places, and environments.
1. Apply geographic tools of title, grid system, legends, symbols, scale and compass rose
to construct and interpret maps.
2. Translate geographic information into a variety of formats such as graphs, maps,
diagrams and charts
Draw conclusions and make generalizations from geographic information and inquiry.
Integrated Standards: W 4.8, W4.4, SL 4.4, RI 4.10,
Using words, pictures, and diagrams explain what obstacles you would face on this journey.
Task 3 – 4
Focus Standards: Benchmark II-A: Understand the concept of location by using and
constructing maps, globes, and other geographic tools to identify and drive information
about people, places, and environments.
1. Apply geographic tools of title, grid system, legends, symbols, scale and compass rose
to construct and interpret maps.
2. Translate geographic information into a variety of formats such as graphs, maps,
diagrams and charts
Draw conclusions and make generalizations from geographic information and inquiry.
Integrated Standards: W 4.8, W4.4, SL 4.4, RI 4.10
Construct a map of your route using geographical indicators. Include a legend.
Extension: Create a letter home or diary entry about your travels west and any obstacles
you faced on your journey.