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Grade 4 | C2 | Module 4
Choosing Evidence
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Day 1Gather + Reveal
Today we will catch the missing CSI part and reveal that evidence is proof from the passage.
YESTERDAY WE LEARNED
Taught a partner the Magnifying steps and explained grouping.
TODAY'S PASSAGE(S)
"The Energy We Use Everyday" / "Columbus's Arrival"
GET READY
Passage, pencil, highlighter
QUICK THINK
What does the C in CSI stand for, and why does it come first?
Foundational
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Day 2Attempt
Today we will play CSI Evidence Match-Up: match each reason to the strongest evidence and explain why it fits.
YESTERDAY WE LEARNED
Caught the missing CSI part and learned that evidence is proof from the passage.
TODAY'S PASSAGE(S)
"The Energy We Use Everyday" / "Columbus's Arrival"
GET READY
Passage, pencil, colored pencils
QUICK THINK
Why is a true detail not always the best evidence for a particular reason?
Emergent
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Day 3Discuss + Use
Today we will discuss what makes evidence strong, then independently build evidence branches.
YESTERDAY WE LEARNED
Matched reasons to the strongest evidence in CSI Match-Up.
TODAY'S PASSAGE(S)
"The Energy We Use Everyday" / "Columbus's Arrival"
GET READY
Passage, pencil, workbook
QUICK THINK
How do you decide which quote best proves your reason?
Visible
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Day 4Award + Target
Today we will recognize proof chosen well, set a next goal, and revise conventions.
YESTERDAY WE LEARNED
Built independent evidence branches for each reason.
TODAY'S PASSAGE(S)
"The Energy We Use Everyday" / "Columbus's Arrival"
GET READY
Pencil, workbook
QUICK THINK
What is the difference between a good detail and strong evidence?
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Day 5Educate + Explain
Today we will teach CSI to a partner using evidence from the Columbus or energy passage.
YESTERDAY WE LEARNED
Recognized strong proof and set a writing goal.
TODAY'S PASSAGE(S)
Transfer passage
GET READY
Pencil, workbook, exit ticket
QUICK THINK
How would you teach CSI to someone who keeps choosing weak evidence?
Reflective
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