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Grade 4 | C2 | Module 1
Growing the Tree
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Day 1Gather + Reveal
Today we will gather the parts of an informative ECR tree: roots, trunk, and branches.
YESTERDAY WE LEARNED
First day of Cluster 2! Learn how an ECR grows like a tree.
TODAY'S PASSAGE(S)
"The Energy We Use Everyday" / "Columbus's Arrival"
GET READY
Passage, pencil, highlighter
QUICK THINK
What do the roots of a tree and the passage of an ECR have in common?
Foundational
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Day 2Attempt
Today we will sort thesis (central idea), evidence, and explanation cards and match each to its place on the ECR TREE.
YESTERDAY WE LEARNED
Gathered the parts of the ECR tree by listening and sketching.
TODAY'S PASSAGE(S)
"The Energy We Use Everyday" / "Columbus's Arrival"
GET READY
Passage, pencil, colored pencils
QUICK THINK
Where does the thesis (central idea) belong on the ECR tree, and why?
Emergent
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Day 3Discuss + Use
Today we will discuss what makes a tree strong, then independently build an ECR tree for an energy prompt.
YESTERDAY WE LEARNED
Sorted cards and matched them to the ECR TREE: roots, trunk, or branches.
TODAY'S PASSAGE(S)
"The Energy We Use Everyday" / "Columbus's Arrival"
GET READY
Passage, pencil, workbook
QUICK THINK
What happens to the ECR if one branch is missing evidence?
Visible
Play Our Song: Thesis (central idea)
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Day 4Award + Target
Today we will recognize evidence of a growing ECR tree, set a next goal, and revise.
YESTERDAY WE LEARNED
Built an independent ECR tree for the energy prompt.
TODAY'S PASSAGE(S)
"The Energy We Use Everyday" / "Columbus's Arrival"
GET READY
Pencil, workbook
QUICK THINK
Which part of your ECR tree grew the most this week?
Independent
Play Our Song: TREES
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Day 5Educate + Explain
Today we will teach a partner how the ECR tree grows and explain each part.
YESTERDAY WE LEARNED
Recognized strengths in our ECR tree and set a writing goal.
TODAY'S PASSAGE(S)
Transfer passage
GET READY
Pencil, workbook, exit ticket
QUICK THINK
How would you explain the ECR tree to someone in a younger grade?
Reflective
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