ELAR 10.15.24

Grade 4 Read/Write

Unit 2: Contemporary Fiction

Student Facing
October 15, 2024

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Ⓡ ELA.4.11B.i develop drafts into a focused, structured, and coherent piece of writing by organizing with purposeful structure, including an
introduction, transitions, and a conclusion.
ELPS Strategy: (1.C) Use strategic learning techniques such as comparing and contrasting to acquire basic and grade-level vocabulary.
ELPS Domain/Objective: Listening 2(C) Learn new language structures, expressions, and basic and academic vocabulary heard during
classroom instruction and interactions.

LO:

SWBAT develop drafts by

organizing with purposeful structure,
including a conclusion.

DOL: Given a fiction text, students will
correctly develop drafts by organizing with
purposeful structure, including a
conclusion in at least 4 of 5 questions.

Unit 2: Contemporary FictionUnidad 2: Ficción Contemporánea

Objetivo de aprendizaje: Los estudiantes
podrán elaborar borradores organizándolos
intencionalmente, incluyendo una conclusión.

Prueba de aprendizaje: Ante un texto de
ficción, los alumnos podrán elaborar
borradores organizándolos intencionalmente,
incluyendo una conclusión en al menos 4 de 5
preguntas.

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How do body paragraphs support the central
idea statement?

A. By restating the question at the beginning of each

paragraph

B. By citing evidence and explaining how it relates to

the central idea

C. By checking for conventions throughout the essay

D. By restating the central idea at the end of each

paragraph

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At first, …………..

This demonstrates…………...

Sebastian's feelings about his brother Carlos
change throughout the zoo trip

from………

Eventually, ………………………………………..

This shows ………………………………………….

Let’s Share!

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At first, Sebastian notices that Carlos is more
interested in writing in his notebook than
observing the animals. The text states,
“Sebastian ached to scream, “Put that down
and pay attention to the animals!” This
demonstrates Sebastian’s frustration towards
Carlos because of his lack of interest.

Sebastian's feelings about his brother Carlos
change throughout the zoo trip from
frustration to understanding as he realizes
Carlos is enjoying the zoo in his own unique
way.

Eventually, Sebastian realizes that Carlos was
paying attention to the animals, just in his
own way. According to the text, “You were
paying attention to the animals, just not in the
way I was.” This shows that Sebastian has
changed to understanding of Carlos’s
behavior.

Let’s Share!

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“To View at the Zoo Vocabulary

Carlos glanced up at the lion, but he quickly
returned his attention to the notebook. Sebastian
shook his head. Why would anyone come to a zoo
if not to see the animals? He shrugged and turned
back to enjoying the big cats.

Which phrase from paragraph 3 helps the reader understand the meaning
of the word glanced?

A.

up at the lion

B.

quickly returned his attention

C.

shook his head

D.

shrugged and turned back

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Writers should include ___________ in a
conclusion for an essay.

What should

writers include in
a conclusion for

an essay?

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Let’s Write!

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Let’s Share!

To conclude, Sebastian's attitude towards Carlos
changed throughout their zoo visit, from frustration to understanding, as he discovered his brother's unique way of appreciating the animals through drawing.

Development and Organization of Ideas

The conclusion paragraph:

❏

restates the central idea

❏

summarizes key ideas

❏

provides a final thought or insight (optional)

Based on the checklist,
does this body paragraph
meet the criteria?

Yes

No

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Jamal read the story “To View at the Zoo” and developed a conclusion to
her essay for the prompt. Read the following conclusion. Then answer the
question that follows.

To conclude, Sebastian's attitude towards Carlos changed throughout
their zoo visit, from frustration to understanding, as he discovered his
brother's unique way of appreciating the animals through drawing.

Development and Organization of Ideas

The conclusion paragraph:
❏

restates the central idea

❏

summarizes key ideas

❏

provides a final thought or insight (optional)

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Explain why Jamal’s conclusion is correct.

To conclude, Sebastian's attitude towards Carlos changed throughout
their zoo visit, from frustration to understanding, as he discovered his
brother's unique way of appreciating the animals through drawing.

Jamal’s introduction is correct
because…

Development and

Organization of Ideas

The conclusion paragraph:
❏

restates the central idea

❏

summarizes key ideas

❏

provides a final thought or

insight (optional)

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In conclusion, Sebastian had an amazing time at the zoo with his family. He
loved seeing the lions resting in the shade and the lioness drinking from the
stream.

James conclusion is–

A.

correct because he restates the central idea and summarizes key
points

B.

incorrect because he doesn’t use relevant details from the text

C.

correct because he explains his thoughts on how the story ended

D.

incorrect because he summarizes Sebastian’s overall experience
instead of answering the prompt

James read the story “To View at the Zoo” and developed a conclusion to her essay for
the prompt. Read the following conclusion. Then answer the question that follows.

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Jamal read the text “To View at the Zoo” and developed a draft. Read the following
conclusion written by Craig and look for the revisions and changes he needs to make.
Then answer the question that follows.

To conclude, Sebastian's attitude towards Carlos changed throughout their zoo visit,
from frustration to understanding, as he discovered his brother's unique way of
appreciating the animals through drawing.

Jamal’s concluding paragraph needs a closing sentence. Which of the following
should be added after sentence 1 to help close this paragraph?

A. Sebastian learned to understand and accept his brother's different way of

enjoying the zoo.

B.Sebastian enjoyed seeing the lions, tigers, and giraffes at the zoo with his family.

C.Carlos drew pictures of all the animals they saw during their visit to the zoo in

his notebook.

D. Sebastian wants to go back to the zoo again to see more animals next time.

Read the following paragraphs. Then answer the questions.

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In many schools, gym class has been removed from
the school day. Some school leaders think gym is not
a wise use of time. They believe that students should
spend more minutes on math, science, reading, and
writing. These classes are very important. However,
getting rid of gym class is a poor idea for several
reasons. Students need gym just as much as they
need other classes. In fact, students who take gym
may do better in their other courses. Studies show
that regular exercise improves students’ learning,
helps their health, and teaches them to get along
with others.

Excerpt from “Keep Gym Class in School” used with permission from HMH © Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company

Gym class can also help students learn to cooperate, or get
along with others. Gym gives students a chance to play games
with their classmates. Playing together teaches everyone how
to take turns and follow rules. It also teaches students to solve
problems by talking and listening with an open mind instead
of acting like dictators. In many gym classes, students play
team sports in which they must learn to work together to
reach a common goal. They also learn to be good sports, win
or lose.

Read the dictionary entry for the word chance.

Excerpt from “Keep Gym Class in School” used with permission from HMH © Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company

1. In the paragraph, the word removed means -

A. added
B. eliminated
C. inserted
D. rearranged

2. Which definition most closely fits the way the word

chance is used in the text?

A. Definition 1
B. Definition 2
C. Definition 3
D. Definition 4

chance /CHans/ noun
1. happening by accident
2. luck
3. something that happens unpredictably
4. opportunity

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How do you write a clear

conclusion?

Closing