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Grade 3 | C2 | Module 2
Writing the Thesis (Central Idea) (The Trunk of the Tree)
The Writing Academy

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Day 1Gather + Reveal
Today we will gather with Trunkless Tree anchor.
YESTERDAY WE LEARNED
First day of this module!
TODAY'S PASSAGE(S)
"Laura Ingalls Wilder" and "Carmen Lomas Garza"
GET READY
Passage, Pencil, Highlighter
QUICK THINK
How does a writer turn a prompt into a sentence that gives the reader the answer?
Foundational
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Day 2Attempt
Today we will thesis (central idea)/Prompt Memory Match: partner prompt marking, then build thesis (central idea).
YESTERDAY WE LEARNED
Explored with Trunkless Tree anchor.
TODAY'S PASSAGE(S)
"Carmen Lomas Garza"
GET READY
Passage, Pencil, Colored pencils
QUICK THINK
What did you notice about Carmen Lomas Garza during practice?
Emergent
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Day 3Discuss + Use
Today we will discuss why part three (original answer) must add information.
YESTERDAY WE LEARNED
Thesis (central idea)/Prompt Memory Match: partner prompt marking, then build thesis.
TODAY'S PASSAGE(S)
"Laura Ingalls Wilder" and "Carmen Lomas Garza"
GET READY
Passage, Pencil, Workbook
QUICK THINK
Does your thesis (central idea) clearly answer the prompt about Laura Ingalls Wilder?
Visible
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Day 4Award + Target
Today we will award an evidenced strength in thesis (central idea) writing. Target one next step.
YESTERDAY WE LEARNED
Discussed why part three (original answer) must add information.
TODAY'S PASSAGE(S)
"Laura Ingalls Wilder"
GET READY
Pencil, Workbook
QUICK THINK
What makes your thesis (central idea) strong today?
Independent
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Day 5Educate + Explain
Today we will teach noun, verb, and original answer in order. ECR Writing Process Poem.
YESTERDAY WE LEARNED
Recognized strengths in an evidenced strength in thesis (central idea) writing.
TODAY'S PASSAGE(S)
New unfamiliar passage (Exit Ticket)
GET READY
Pencil, Workbook, Exit ticket
QUICK THINK
What is the most important thing you learned from Laura Ingalls Wilder this week?
Reflective
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