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Grade 3 | C6 | Module 4
Argumentative Correspondence: The Persuasive Letter
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Day 1Gather + Reveal
Today we will hook on a real reader; introduce the letter parts; model SET and the claim.
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 predict we will learn about argumentative correspondence?
Foundational
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Day 2Attempt
Today we will build-A-Letter Lab: assemble an argumentative letter from its parts.
YESTERDAY WE LEARNED
Explored on a real reader; introduce the letter parts; model SET and the claim.
TODAY'S PASSAGE(S)
"The Good Citizen"
GET READY
Passage, Pencil, Colored pencils
QUICK THINK
What was the hardest part of Build-A-Letter?
Emergent
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Day 3Discuss + Use
Today we will discuss audience and write a full argumentative letter independently.
YESTERDAY WE LEARNED
Practiced the skill using The Good Citizen.
TODAY'S PASSAGE(S)
"Crash" and "The Good Citizen"
GET READY
Passage, Pencil, Workbook
QUICK THINK
How does knowing your reader change the way you write?
Visible
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Day 4Award + Target
Today we will celebrate delivery of the argument and set an audience-focused goal.
YESTERDAY WE LEARNED
Discussed audience and write a full argumentative letter independently.
TODAY'S PASSAGE(S)
"Crash"
GET READY
Pencil, Workbook
QUICK THINK
What word or phrase makes your argument strongest?
Independent
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Day 5Educate + Explain
Today we will teach a partner the parts of a persuasive letter and complete the transfer.
YESTERDAY WE LEARNED
Celebrated delivery of the argument and set an audience-focused goal.
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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