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Grade 4 Read/Write

Teacher Facing
November 19, 2024

Unit 3: American Revolution: The Road to
Independence

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Materials

Student

Teacher

● George Washington text

● Graphic organizer

● RACER-C template

● Response Cards

● Slide Deck
●“RACER-C” anchor chart

●Extended Constructed Response Rubric -
Informational (B&W) (download as a
Microsoft Word document to view it
correctly)

●Extended Constructed Response Rubric -
Informational (Color) (download to your
computer)

●Extended Constructed Response Checklist
(download to your computer and use page
3 for Informational)

●RACER-C Strategy

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Do Now

1. When they came to the giraffe feeding station,
Sebastian was certain Carlos would pay better attention.
After all, they had a rare chance to be close to a zoo
animal! Sebastian bought a handful of lettuce and held
the bunch over the railing. The giraffe stretched out an
enormous purple tongue to grab the leaves. Sebastian
laughed, delighted by the touch of the animal’s
astonishingly long tongue.

Excerpt from “To View at the Zoo” used with permission from HMH © Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company

In the paragraph, the suffix -ful in the word handful
helps the reader know that the word means —

A. full of hands
B. too much to fit in the hand
C. not enough to fit in the hand
D. an amount that fits in the hand

2. Sebastian’s brother, Carlos, and their mother joined
him. Carlos rested a notebook against the fence nearby
and began writing in it. Sebastian said, “Look at how big
that lion is!”

Excerpt from “To View at the Zoo” used with permission from HMH © Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
Read the dictionary entry for the word rest.

Which definition most closely fits the way the word rest
is used in the text?

A.Definition 1

B.Definition 2

C.Definition 3

D.Definition 4

rest /rest/ verb

1. to relax by sitting quietly or
sleeping
2. to end motion or activity
3. to be without trouble or
worry
4. to be supported

Multiple Choice

In the paragraph, the suffix -ful in the word handful helps the reader know that the word means —

The suffix -ful helps me know that handful means

En el párrafo, el sufijo -ful en la palabra puñado ayuda al lector a saber que la palabra significa:

El sufijo -ful me ayuda a saber que puñado significa

• a

• b

• c

• d

Multiple Choice

Read the dictionary entry for the word rest.

Which definition most closely fits the way the word rest is used in the text?

The definition that fits most is definition ...

Lee la entrada del diccionario para la palabra descanso.

¿Qué definición se ajusta más a la forma en que se usa la palabra descanso en el texto?

La definición que más se ajusta es definición ...

• a

• b

• c

• d

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LO: SWBAT develop drafts by
developing an engaging idea with
relevant details including a
conclusion.

DOL: Given an informational text, students will
correctly develop drafts by developing an engaging
idea with relevant details including a conclusion in at
least 4 of 5 questions.

Unit 3: American Revolution: The Road to Independence

Ⓡ 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

Ⓡ ELA 4.11B.ii develop drafts into a focused, structured, and coherent piece of writing by developing an engaging idea with relevant details

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LO: SWBAT develop drafts by
developing an engaging idea
with relevant details including
a conclusion.

Unit 3: American Revolution: The Road to Independence

Ⓡ 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

Ⓡ ELA 4.11B.ii develop drafts into a focused, structured, and coherent piece of writing by developing an engaging idea with relevant details

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Hot Question

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Real Life Tidbit: Close up your
ECR with a nice conclusion
that will leave the reader with
something nice to think about.

Unit 3: American Revolution: The Road to Independence

Ⓡ 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

Ⓡ ELA 4.11B.ii develop drafts into a focused, structured, and coherent piece of writing by developing an engaging idea with relevant details

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body
(noun)

part of the essay that
explains and develops

the central idea

Academic Vocabulary

central idea

(noun)

the main idea, or what

the essay is mostly

about.

conclusion

(noun)

ending part of a essay,
that restates the central
idea and leaves reader

with a final thought

Match

Match the correct academic vocabulary to its definition.

• body

  (noun)

• conclusion

  (noun)

• central idea

  (noun)

part of the essay that explains and deve

ending part of a essay, that restates th

the main idea, or what the essay is most

• part of the essay that explains and deve

• ending part of a essay, that restates th

• the main idea, or what the essay is most

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Writing Process Review

Planning

Drafting

Revising

Editing
Publishi

ng

● Determine

topic,
purpose, and
genre,
audience.

● Brainstorm

and
map/organize
ideas.

● Write a rough

draft.

● Include…
○ central idea

(informational
or claim/
argumentative)

○ text evidence
○ conclusion

● Improve

organization,
development
of ideas, and
word choice.

○ add
○ delete
○ combine
○ rearrange

● Proofread

and correct
any
mistakes.

● Check…
○ spelling
○ capitalizatio

n

○ punctuation
○ grammar

● Write or type

the corrected
final copy.

● Share with

audience/
readers.

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Read the text “George Washington.” Based on the details in the
text, write a response to the following:

Explain why George Washington was a significant figure in the
American Revolution.

Write a well-organized informational essay that uses specific
evidence from the article to support your answer.

Topic:Explain why George Washington was a significant figure in
the American Revolution.

Purpose: Write a well-organized informational essay that uses
specific evidence from the article to support your answer.

Genre: Informational

Audience: Fourth Grade
students and teacher

Drafting

● Write a rough

draft.

● Include…
○ central idea

(informational)
or claim
(argumentativ
e)

○ text evidence
○ conclusion

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territory

(noun)

an area or region of

land

assembled

(verb)

to gather into a

group

fellow
(verb)

partner; companion

Content Vocabulary

Match

Match the correct content vocabulary to its definition.

Haga coincidir el vocabulario de contenido correcto con su definición.

• territory

• fellow

• assembled

an area of land or region

partner; companion

to gather into a group

• an area of land or region

• partner; companion

• to gather into a group

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George

Washington

Read

Stop

Jot!

Read the text

Stop and ask yourself:

●What is happening in the
text?

●Why is George Washington a
significant figure in the
American Revolution?

This is important!

Underline key words

or details

I don’t understand

Readers are expected to…

1

2

3

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His army was hungry. His soldiers had no
shoes. The odds were completely against
him. Yet Washington never gave up! George
Washington was a significant figure in the
American Revolution because he stood up
against unfair British rules and he led the
Continental Army to victory.

Let’s Review!

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Definition
Examples

Image
Synonyms

an angry argument or
disagreement (noun)

As the quarrel with the mother
country grew stronger,
Washington voiced his
protests. (paragraph 2)

● fight
● clash
● falling-out

quarrel

“George Washington” Vocabulary

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Development and Organization of

Ideas

The body paragraph:

● consistently supports and develops the

central idea

● uses evidence that is drawn from (at

least one) text (quoted or paraphrased)

● reflects understanding of the writing

purpose

George Washington

was a significant

figure in the American
Revolution because he

stood up against

unfair British rules and
he led the Continental

Army to victory.

How can I support my central idea?

I can support my central idea by…

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Prompt: Explain why George Washington was a significant
figure in the American Revolution.

What ___________ should I

include in my writing?

relevant details

Finally in 1781, with the aid of the French, he forced
surrender of British commander Lord Cornwallis of 8,000
soldiers at Yorktown, Virginia.

On July 3, 1775, at Cambridge, Massachusetts, he took
command of his ill-trained troops.

Because his men were not well trained, Washington
realized that the best fighting plan was to avoid big battles.

As the quarrel with the mother country grew stronger, Washington voiced his protests

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Let’s
Write!

George Washington

was a significant

figure in the

American Revolution
because he stood up

against unfair

British rules and he
led the Continental

Army to victory.

Which sentence from the text supports this part of my central idea?

Types of Transition Words

Time Order

Compare/Contrast

Cause/Effect

first, next, later,
soon,
afterwards, in the
past, then, finally,
after, at last, before,
currently, during,
earlier, etc.

like, similar to, also,
unlike, similarly, in the
same way, likewise,
again, compared to, in
contrast, etc.

because, since, due to,
as a result of,
for this reason,
therefore, as a result,
consequently, so,
thus, etc.

During the summer, we
went swimming every day.
Later, when school started,
we had less time for the
pool.

My dog is friendly and playful.
Similarly, my neighbor's cat is
also very social.

I forgot to set my alarm.
Consequently, I woke up late
for school.

What

transition
words can I
include in my

writing?

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When Citing evidence from the text
writers use sentence starters…

According to the

text, “”

The text
states, “”

In paragraph
___ the author

states, “”

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Read the text “George Washington.” Based on
the details in the text, write a response to the
following:

Explain why George Washington was a
significant figure in the American Revolution.

Write a well-organized informational essay that uses
specific evidence from the article to support your answer.

Remember to —

● clearly state your central idea
● organize your writing
● develop your ideas in detail
● use evidence from the selection in your response
● use correct spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and

grammar

Manage your time carefully so that you can —

● review the selection
● plan your response
● write your response
● revise and edit your response

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Let’s
Write!

What time order word should we use here?

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Let’s
Write!

First,

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Let’s
Write!

First, he bravely stood up against unfair British
rules when he saw that American farmers were being treated badly.

The text states,

"Washington voiced his protests.“

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When Explaining evidence from the text
writers use sentence starters…

This shows…

This

explains…

This

demonstrates…

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Let’s
Write!

First, he bravely stood up against unfair British
rules when he saw that American farmers were
being treated badly. The text states,
“Washington voiced his protests.“

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Let’s
Write!

First, he bravely stood up against unfair British
rules when he saw that American farmers were
being treated badly. The text states,
“Washington voiced his protests.”

What sentence starter should I use?

Why is this evidence

important to the

central idea?

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Let’s
Write!

First, he bravely stood up against unfair British
rules when he saw that American farmers were being treated badly. The text states,
“Washington voiced his protests.”

This explains

Why is this evidence

important to the

central idea?

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Let’s
Write!

First, he bravely stood up against unfair British
rules when he saw that American farmers were being treated badly. The text states,
“Washington voiced his protests.”
This explains that Washington was significant
to the Revolution because he openly opposed
Britain's unfair treatment of Americans.

Why is this evidence

important to the

central idea?

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Let’s
Write!

Development and Organization of Ideas

The body paragraph:

❏ consistently supports and develops the central idea
❏ uses evidence that is drawn from (at least one) text

(quoted or paraphrased)

❏ reflects understanding of the writing purpose

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Read the text “George Washington.” Based on
the details in the text, write a response to the
following:

Explain why George Washington was a
significant figure in the American Revolution.

Write a well-organized informational essay that uses
specific evidence from the article to support your answer.

Remember to —

● clearly state your central idea
● organize your writing
● develop your ideas in detail
● use evidence from the selection in your response
● use correct spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and

grammar

Manage your time carefully so that you can —

● review the selection
● plan your response
● write your response
● revise and edit your response

The main purpose of a
conclusion in an
informational essay is…

What is the main purpose of a

conclusion in an informational essay?

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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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I must include…

What must I
include in my
conclusion?

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How do writers restate their central idea to
write an effective conclusion?

Review the central idea and
think about how to say it in a new way.

Start your writing with a

concluding phrase.

Write a conclusion that

summarizes the main points

of your writing.

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2

3

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George Washington was a significant figure in the
American Revolution because he stood up against

unfair British rules and he led the Continental Army to

victory.

How can I restate the central idea?

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When Restating the central idea writers
use transition words…

In conclusion,

To

summarize,

To conclude,

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Let’s Write!

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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Let’s Share!

In summary, George Washington was a significant
leader during America's fight for freedom because
he fought and advocated for colonial rights.

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His army was hungry. His soldiers had no
shoes. The odds were completely against him.
Yet Washington never gave up! George
Washington was a significant figure in the
American Revolution because he stood up
against unfair British rules and he led the
Continental Army to victory.

Second, Washington was a smart military
leader who knew how to win battles even
with an untrained army. According to the text,
he made clever plans to avoid the British army
and then surprise attack when they weren't
ready. This shows that Washington was
significant to the Revolution because his
clever strategy turned a weak army into a
winning one.

In summary, George Washington was a
significant leader during America's fight for
freedom because he fought and advocated for
colonial rights.

First, he bravely stood up against unfair
British rules when he saw that American
farmers were being treated badly. The text
states, “Washington voiced his protests.” This
explains that Washington was significant to
the Revolution because he openly opposed
Britain's unfair treatment of Americans.

Let’s
Review!

Multiple Choice

Nikki read the text “George Washington” and developed a body paragraph to her essay for the prompt. Read the following body paragraph. Then answer the question that follows.

Nikkis body paragraph is ...

Nikki leyó el texto "George Washington" y desarrolló un párrafo en el cuerpo de su ensayo para la consigna. Lea el siguiente párrafo. A continuación, responde a la siguiente pregunta.

El párrafo del cuerpo de Nikkis es ...

• a

• b

• c

• d

Multiple Choice

Nicole wants to improve the closing sentence of her conclusion (sentences 7-9). Which sentence should replace sentence 9?

The sentence that should replace sentence 9 is ...

Nicole quiere mejorar la oración final de su conclusión (oraciones 7-9). ¿Qué frase debería sustituir a la frase 9?

La frase que debería sustituir a la frase 9 es ...

• a

• b

• c

• d

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Closing

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DOL: Given an
informational text,
students will
correctly develop
drafts by
developing an
engaging idea with
relevant details
including a
conclusion in at
least 4 of 5
questions.

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