Unit 4-
Review Unit
Unit 4 is a review of previously taught skills. Students will continue to work on developing essay writing, analysis, and narrative skills in their writing. At the end of the unit students will work on a longer term research project, where they will record paraphrased notes on their topic and create a slideshow presentation which they will present to the class. If time allows at the end of the year, students will also create a commercial or jingle to convince consumers to purchase a product.
Standards
W.3.1. Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons.
W.3.2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
W.3.3. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using narrative technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.
W.3.7. Conduct short research projects that build knowledge about a topic.
W.3.8. Recall information from experiences or gather information from print and digital sources; take brief notes on sources and sort evidence into provided categories.
W.3.4. With guidance and support from adults, produce writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task and purpose. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1–3 above.)
W.3.5. With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing.
W.3.6. With guidance and support from adults, use technology to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others.