Michelle Svenson

October 31st, 2014

Draft 1

5th Grade ELA Timeline

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Common Core Standards for the Unit:

Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information. (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1)
Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which ideas are logically grouped to support the writer's
purpose. (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.A)
Provide logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details. (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.B)
Link opinion and reasons using words, phrases, and clauses (e.g., consequently,specifically) (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.C)
Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented. (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.D)

Week of 11/10

Week of 11/17

Pre-assess:
Opinion Pieces.
Brainstorm ideas as a
group. Write about
anything you have an
opinion on.
Share Writing.
Group 2: Share ideas.
Mini Lesson: Text
Introduction
(constructive) (try on
own)
Homework: Create
/Revise Introduction &
Opinion Statement

Group 1: Introduce
Opinion as
instruction.

Group 2: Introduce
Opinion as
constructivist.

Group 1: Share
ideas. Mini Lesson:
Text Introduction
(instructive) (how
to)

Homework: Think of 3
topics

Homework: Think of 3
topics

Group 1: Examine
Reasons behind
opinions
(instruction)

Group 2: Examine
Reasons behind
opinions
(constructivist)

Homework: Create
Introduction &
Opinion Statement

Homework:
Brainstorm 3 reasons
with back up

Homework: Brainstorm
3 reasons with back up

Both Groups:
Conclusion
(instruction)
Write draft

Homework: Finish
Draft ~emphasize
importance~

No ELA

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Michelle Svenson
October 31st, 2014
Draft 1
Week of 11/24

1st Draft Due

Receive Rubric,
Explain Parts

No ELA

Homework: Finish
2nd Draft

5th Grade ELA Timeline (cont.)

Monday
Week of 12/1

Week of 12/8

Writers Workshop:
Rules/Practice
Review Each
Others Work; 2
peers, 1 teacher

Final Draft of
Papers are due
Share Ideas w/
head of lower
school and Vote
Gather e-mails

Tuesday
Mini-Lesson:
Linking Words

Wednesday
Library: Revision
Day

Revise Papers

Send out
newsletter,
practice being
interviewed,
answer affective
questionnaire

Thursday
Library: Revision
Day
Discuss Newsletter?

ON THE
RADIO

Celebration of
Ideas!

Friday
No ELA