Week:
6
TEKS:
7
3.19
3.17 C,D,E
8
3.20Aii
3.19
3.17 C,D,E
9
3.20C
3.17A,B
10
3.20C
3.22
3.20Aii
3.17 C,D
11
3.20 C
3.17 D,E
12
3.21
13
3.20 A, Ai-iii
14
3.20 A, Ai-iii
15
3.17 C,D,E
16
3.20
17
3.26Ai-iii
18
3.18B
3.20B
3.26C
19
3.19
3.17 A,B,C,E
3.19
Focus:
Personal Narrative- Focus for the weeks 6-8 will be narrative writing, using “Caribbean Adventure” as the
mentor text to refer back to as needed. Identify the purpose and features of a personal narrative,
planning for writing, drafting from a graphic organizer, and crafting an inviting lead
Personal Narrative- Focus for the weeks 6-8 will be narrative writing, using “Caribbean Adventure” as the
mentor text to refer back to as needed. Using temporal words, adding descriptive words and phrases,
and revising for sentence fluency
Personal Narrative- Focus for the weeks 6-8 will be narrative writing, using “Caribbean Adventure” as the
mentor text to refer back to as needed. Checking the closing, using resources to help you edit, choosing a
title, publishing, and sharing
Response to Lit- The focus for weeks 9-11 will be response writing to texts. A response can be factual, critical,
or a personal response. You will utilize the mentor text “Actual Size” to refer back to as needed. Identifying the
purpose and features of a critical review, noting strengths and weaknesses, organizing ideas with a
graphic organizer, and drafting from notes
Response to Lit- The focus for weeks 9-11 will be response writing to texts. A response can be factual, critical,
or a personal response. You will utilize the mentor text “Actual Size” to refer back to as needed. Using linking
words and phrases, writing a strong conclusion, revising for varied sentence length, and revising for
impactful punctuation
Response to Lit- The focus for weeks 9-11 will be response writing to texts. A response can be factual, critical,
or a personal response. You will utilize the mentor text “Actual Size” to refer back to as needed. Using an
editing checklist, publishing and sharing
Power Writing-*you can tie this into SS* Two- Word Strategy with Justification (pg 236) Power Writing- Writing a
Summary Response (pg 242) (tie to reading/summary)
Response to Lit- The focus for week 12 will be response writing to texts. A response can be factual, critical, or
a personal response. Power Writing- Commercial for a Nonfiction Book pg 190, Power Writing-Nonfiction Books:
Visual Ratings (pg 194), Power Writing- Image Search (196)
Informational Expository- The focus for week 13-15 will be Informational/Expository writing, utilizing “Jupiter”
as the mentor text to refer back to as needed Identifying the purpose and features of a description,
selecting and noting facts from multiple sources, and consolidating information with key words
Informational Expository- The focus for week 13-15 will be Informational/Expository writing, utilizing “Jupiter”
as the mentor text to refer back to as needed Supporting main ideas with strong details, using linking
words, and creating diagrams
Informational Expository- The focus for week 13-15 will be Informational/Expository writing, utilizing “Jupiter”
as the mentor text to refer back to as needed Revising sentences for variety, revising for an inviting lead,
editing with peers, publishing and sharing
Expository- The focus for week 16-18 will be Informational/Expository writing Power Writing Power Writing
Lesson- Information Equations pg 34 (tie to reading- text features), Power Writing Lesson- Partner Explanation
pg 36 (tie to reading- text features),Power Writing Lesson- Scientific Observations pg 40 (tie to reading- text
features)
Expository- The focus for week 16-18 will be Informational/Expository writing & Power Writing Power Writing
Lesson- Flow Chart pg 42 (tie to reading- cause/effect), Power Writing Lesson- Summary with a Question for a
Heading pg 30 (tie to reading- cause/effect), Power Writing Lesson- Investigation: Insect Life pg 46 (tie to
reading by showing c/e thru a magazine style)
Expository- The focus for week 16-18 will be Informational/Expository writing & Power Writing: Power Writing
Lesson-Alliteration Poem pg 28 (tie to reading by describing a character), Power Writing Lesson- Summary:
Friendly Letter pg 32 (tie to reading- maybe workshop book), Power Writing Lesson- Venn Diagram pg 44 (tie to
reading-compare characters from a book)
Personal Narrative- Focus for the weeks 19-21 will be narrative writing, using “Caribbean Adventure” as the
3.17A,B
20
3.19
3.17 C,D,E
21
3.17 C,D,E
3.20Aiii
22
3.17
A,B,C,D,E
23
3.17
A,B,C,D,E
24
3.17 C,D,E
25
3.20Ai,ii,iii
26
3.17 C,D,E
27
3.17 D,E
3.20B
28
3.21
3.26A
29
3.21
3.20Aiii
3.17C
30
3.21
3.17 D,E
3.29
3.30
31
32
3.25
3.26
mentor text to refer back to as needed. We will use the same lessons, but students will choose a new prompt.
Identify the purpose and features of a personal narrative, planning for writing, drafting from a
graphic organizer, and crafting an inviting lead
Personal Narrative- Focus for the weeks 19-21 will be narrative writing, using “Caribbean Adventure” as the
mentor text to refer back to as needed. We will use the same lessons, but students will choose a new prompt.
Using temporal words, adding descriptive words and phrases, and revising for sentence fluency
Personal Narrative- Focus for the weeks 19-21 will be narrative writing, using “Caribbean Adventure” as the
mentor text to refer back to as needed. We will use the same lessons, but students will choose a new prompt.
Checking the closing, using resources to help you edit, choosing a title, publishing, and sharing
Expository- Focus for the weeks 22-24 will be expository writing. Lessons this week will focus on allowing
students to develop a deep understanding of the characteristics of both Narrative and Expository text and the
characteristics that define them. These lessons will prepare students to use the Gretchen Bernabei Expository
text structure. *Utilizing resources from Gretchen Bernabei -compare two texts about the same topic,
identify examples of narrative and expository text, discuss the structure of narrative and expository text,
Students will select a topic
Expository- Focus for the weeks 22-24 will be expository writing. Lessons this week will focus on allowing
students to develop a deep understanding of the characteristics of both Narrative and Expository text and the
characteristics that define them. These lessons will prepare students to use the Gretchen Bernabei Expository
text structure. *Utilizing resources from Gretchen Bernabei- Present the expository text structure, present
students with an additional expository prompt, develop rough draft
Expository- Focus for the weeks 22-24 will be expository writing. Lessons this week will focus on allowing
students to develop a deep understanding of the characteristics of both Narrative and Expository text and the
characteristics that define them. These lessons will prepare students to use the Gretchen Bernabei Expository
text structure. *Utilizing resources from Gretchen Bernabei- Students will use this week to complete their
expository rough drafts. They will revise and edit using the Gretchen Bernabei Expository Revise/Edit Checklist,
peer conferences/teacher conferences, publish/share
Procedural/Informative- The focus for weeks 25-27 will be writing procedural/instructional texts, utilizing the
mentor text “Make a Wind-Catching Pinwheel” to refer back to as needed. Identifying the purpose and
features of a procedural text, noting important words and phrases on an Alphabox, summarizing
information, and using a graphic organizer
Procedural/Informative- The focus for weeks 25-27 will be writing procedural/instructional texts, utilizing the
mentor text “Make a Wind-Catching Pinwheel” to refer back to as needed.Using powerful present-tense
verbs, revising to add details, revising for sentence fluency, and adding labeled diagrams
Procedural/Informative- The focus for weeks 25-27 will be writing procedural/instructional texts, utilizing the
mentor text “Make a Wind-Catching Pinwheel” to refer back to as needed.Using and editing checklist,
publishing and procedures
Persuasive- The focus for weeks 28-30 will be writing persuasion texts, utilizing the mentor text “Support the
New YMCA” to refer back to as needed. Identifying the purpose and features of a persuasive text,
locating facts from multiple sources, using a graphic organizer, and drafting the introduction
Persuasive- The focus for weeks 28-30 will be writing persuasion texts, utilizing the mentor text “Support the
New YMCA” to refer back to as needed. Drafting the body of the article, drafting a strong conclusion,
revising for varied sentence beginnings, and using a revision checklist
Persuasive- The focus for weeks 28-30 will be writing persuasion texts, utilizing the mentor text “Support the
New YMCA” to refer back to as needed. Editing an article, publishing and sharing, Power Writing-Two
Paragraph Essay pg 200 *lends to the next power writing lesson*, Power Writing-Debate Plan pg 198,
Extension: Allow kids to debate the topics
STAAR WEEK
Informational Narrative/Research- The focus for weeks 32-36 will be writing informational narrative texts,
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3.28
34
3.28
3.22Ai
3.17 D,E
35
3.17
A,B,C,D,E
36
3.17
A,B,C,D,E
utilizing the mentor text “Rachel Carson’s World of Wonder” to refer back to as needed. THIS IS the UNIT TO
TIE IN “CONTRIBUTORS TO OUR COMMUNITY” from SS. All students will need to choose a
“person/contributor” to research. Identifying the purpose and features of an informational narrative,
citing resources, organizing facts
Informational Narrative/Research- The focus for weeks 32-36 will be writing informational narrative texts,
utilizing the mentor text “Rachel Carson’s World of Wonder” to refer back to as needed. THIS IS the UNIT TO
TIE IN “CONTRIBUTORS TO OUR COMMUNITY” from SS. All students will need to choose a
“person/contributor” to research. Beginning to draft, including sensory images, showing the passage of
time, and revising for word choice
Informational Narrative/Research- The focus for weeks 32-36 will be writing informational narrative texts,
utilizing the mentor text “Rachel Carson’s World of Wonder” to refer back to as needed. THIS IS the UNIT TO
TIE IN “CONTRIBUTORS TO OUR COMMUNITY” from SS. All students will need to choose a
“person/contributor” to research. Rereading to check for sentence fluency, editing with a focus on verbs,
publishing and adding visuals
Multi Genre Project- The focus for weeks 32-36 will be writing informational narrative texts, utilizing the
mentor text “Rachel Carson’s World of Wonder” to refer back to as needed. THIS IS the UNIT TO TIE IN
“CONTRIBUTORS TO OUR COMMUNITY” from SS. All students will need to choose a “person/contributor” to
research. Create guidelines for students to communicate expectations about the number of multi-genre pieces
they must create (3-5 pieces of writing related to the same contributor is suggested, such as a poem, cartoon,
obituary, brochure, magazine article, book jacket, letter, advertisement, etc.)
Multi Genre Project- The focus for weeks 32-36 will be writing informational narrative texts, utilizing the
mentor text “Rachel Carson’s World of Wonder” to refer back to as needed. THIS IS the UNIT TO TIE IN
“CONTRIBUTORS TO OUR COMMUNITY” from SS. All students will need to choose a “person/contributor” to
research. Create guidelines for students to communicate expectations about the number of multi-genre pieces
they must create (3-5 pieces of writing related to the same contributor is suggested, such as a poem, cartoon,
obituary, brochure, magazine article, book jacket, letter, advertisement, etc.) Provide students with the
opportunity to present their products to the class (it is suggested that students complete a “gallery walk” of other
students’ products).
Crafting Nonfiction Key:
R= Research, P= Planning, D= Drafting, RV=Revising, E= Editing, PR= Presenting, I- Ideas, O= Organization, WC= Word Choice,
SF= Sentence Fluency, V= voice, SS= Sentence Structure, TF= Text Features, PC= Punctuation and Capitalization, G= Grammar,
SC= Spelling Consciousness