Lesson Plan
Narrative Writing District
Assessment
Summary
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Subject(s): ELA
2. Topic or Unit of Study: Narrative Writing
3. Grade/Level: 5th
4. Objective: SWDAT write a narrative story using multiple sources to integrate into their
writing.
5. Time Allotment:
6. Standards: RI.5.1, RI.5.7, RI.5.9, W.5.3, W.5.4
Implementation
Student will use details from “Here’s the Spin on Tornadoes”, “Earth Science-Tornadoes”, and
“Inside the Tornado” to create story elements in a narrative story. There are 4 tasks to this
assessment.
Materials & Resources
https://www.readingvine.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzUTxZkU5pc
www.readworks.org
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Task 1: “Here’s the Spin on
Tornadoes”
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1CbqPHZkKpKKfmEa7klMYbzBrcE94UtQ6
Direction: Read “Here’s the Spin on Tornadoes” and answer the questions below.
1.) What is another name for a tornado?
2.) Where and when was the most powerful tornado in U.S history?
3.) What should you do if you find yourself experiencing a tornado?
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Task 2: “Earth ScienceTornadoes”
https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1CbqPHZkKpKKfmEa7klMYbzBrcE94UtQ6
Directions: Read “Earth Science-Tornadoes” and answer the question below.
1.) After reading this article, what would be a good setting for a tornado?
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Task 3: “Inside the Tornado”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-K-z-mZ9Va4
Directions: Watch “Inside the Tornado” and answer the questions below.
1.)
What do you call someone who tracks and follows tornadoes?
2.) What is the tool used to study tornadoes?
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Task 4: Short Answer
Using Tasks 1, 2, and 3 describe the characteristics of a tornado. Be sure to tell which source
you found your information from.
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Task 5: Narrative Story
Directions: Using Tasks 1-4, take details from the articles and video to write a narrative story.
Be sure to:
● Make a plan for your story
● Use details and information from the tasks in your story
● Develop story elements such as setting, characters, and problems
● Organize your writing into a sequence of events
● Use dialogue between your characters
● Use descriptive words and sensory details to describe characters and events
● Write a conclusion to your story
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