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Grade 4 | C1 | Module 1
Level Up Your Thinking
The Writing Academy
Good Morning,
Writers!
Day 1
Gather + Reveal
Today we will discover that word choice controls thinking level.
YESTERDAY WE LEARNED
First day! Discover that word choice controls thinking level.
TODAY'S PASSAGE(S)
"A Promise Written Long Ago" / "Morning in the Village"
GET READY
Passage, pencil, highlighter
QUICK THINK
Which response shows stronger thinking, and why?
Foundational
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Day 2
Attempt
Today we will play the Level Up Showdown and upgrade signal phrases!
YESTERDAY WE LEARNED
Learned that word choice reveals thinking level.
TODAY'S PASSAGE(S)
"Morning in the Village"
GET READY
Passage, pencil, colored pencils
QUICK THINK
What is the difference between a weak and strong signal phrase?
Emergent
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Day 3
Discuss + Use
Today we will build WHY and HOW responses using stronger signal phrases.
YESTERDAY WE LEARNED
Practiced upgrading signal phrases in Level Up Showdown.
TODAY'S PASSAGE(S)
"A Promise Written Long Ago" / "Morning in the Village"
GET READY
Passage, pencil, workbook
QUICK THINK
How does a stronger signal phrase change meaning?
Visible
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Thesis (central idea)
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Day 4
Award + Target
Today we will recognize level-up moves and set a precise next goal.
YESTERDAY WE LEARNED
Built WHY and HOW responses and revised sentence structure.
TODAY'S PASSAGE(S)
"A Promise Written Long Ago"
GET READY
Pencil, workbook
QUICK THINK
What move upgraded your thinking this week?
Independent
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Day 5
Educate + Explain
Today we will teach a partner how to level up a response.
YESTERDAY WE LEARNED
Recognized strengths and set a writing target.
TODAY'S PASSAGE(S)
Transfer passage
GET READY
Pencil, workbook, exit ticket
QUICK THINK
What is your best tip for leveling up?
Reflective
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Every Great Essay
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