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Grade 3 | C6 | Module 1
Writing Claims for Argumentative Prompts
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Day 1Gather + Reveal
Today we will name the problems in the texts; model circle, box, and triangle on one WHY prompt; write a matching.
YESTERDAY WE LEARNED
First day of this module!
TODAY'S PASSAGE(S)
"Crash" and "The Good Citizen"
GET READY
Passage, Pencil, Highlighter
QUICK THINK
What do you already know about Crash?
Foundational
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Day 2Attempt
Today we will play Spin and Shape Showdown: spin, draw, shape, say WHY or HOW, and write a matching thesis (central.
YESTERDAY WE LEARNED
Named the problems in the texts; model circle, box, and triangle on one WHY prompt;.
TODAY'S PASSAGE(S)
"The Good Citizen"
GET READY
Passage, Pencil, Colored pencils
QUICK THINK
What was the hardest part of Spin and Shape?
Emergent
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Day 3Discuss + Use
Today we will discuss the narrative's conflict; independently shape the WHY prompt, write a thesis (central idea), and.
YESTERDAY WE LEARNED
Played Spin and Shape Showdown: spin, draw, shape, say WHY or HOW, and write a.
TODAY'S PASSAGE(S)
"Crash" and "The Good Citizen"
GET READY
Passage, Pencil, Workbook
QUICK THINK
What detail from Crash helped your writing most?
Visible
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Day 4Award + Target
Today we will recognize accurate shaping and a matching thesis (central idea); revise "Amina was honest" using the.
YESTERDAY WE LEARNED
Discussed the narrative's conflict; independently shape the WHY prompt, write a.
TODAY'S PASSAGE(S)
"Crash"
GET READY
Pencil, Workbook
QUICK THINK
What specific skill in writing claims for argumentative pr shows your growth?
Independent
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Day 5Educate + Explain
Today we will teach a partner prompt shaping and argument path; shape the Maya HOW exit ticket and write a thesis.
YESTERDAY WE LEARNED
Recognized accurate shaping and a matching thesis (central idea); revise "Amina was.
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 Crash this week?
Reflective
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