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Grade 3 | C2 | Module 4
Evidence (The Second Branch of the Tree)
The Writing Academy
Good Morning,
Writers!
Day 1
Gather + Reveal
Today we will gather with the Evidence Branch. Reveal the difference between a claim and its proof.
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 select evidence that proves the reason it supports?
Foundational
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TRACKS
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Day 2
Attempt
Today we will evidence Grab: partner matching with four reason cards and four evidence cards.
YESTERDAY WE LEARNED
Explored with the Evidence Branch.
TODAY'S PASSAGE(S)
"Carmen Lomas Garza"
GET READY
Passage, Pencil, Colored pencils
QUICK THINK
What was the hardest part of Evidence Grab?
Emergent
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CSI
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Day 3
Discuss + Use
Today we will discuss why evidence must prove the reason.
YESTERDAY WE LEARNED
Practiced the skill using Carmen Lomas Garza.
TODAY'S PASSAGE(S)
"Laura Ingalls Wilder" and "Carmen Lomas Garza"
GET READY
Passage, Pencil, Workbook
QUICK THINK
How do you know your evidence actually proves your reason?
Visible
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Thesis (central idea)
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Day 4
Award + Target
Today we will award an evidenced strength in evidence selection. Target one next step.
YESTERDAY WE LEARNED
Discussed why evidence must prove the reason.
TODAY'S PASSAGE(S)
"Laura Ingalls Wilder"
GET READY
Pencil, Workbook
QUICK THINK
What specific skill in evidence (the second branch of the shows your growth?
Independent
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TREES
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Day 5
Educate + Explain
Today we will educate a partner on CSI evidence selection. Demonstrate transfer independently. Turn and Teach.
YESTERDAY WE LEARNED
Recognized strengths in an evidenced strength in evidence selection.
TODAY'S PASSAGE(S)
New unfamiliar passage (Exit Ticket)
GET READY
Pencil, Workbook, Exit ticket
QUICK THINK
If you had one minute to teach CSI, what would you say?
Reflective
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Every Great Essay
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