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Grade 5 | C1 | Module 3
Using Evidence to Support Thinking
The Writing Academy
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Writers!
Day 1
Gather + Reveal
Today we will discover the difference between real proof and a general statement. Learn CSI: Connect, Support, and Infer.
YESTERDAY WE LEARNED
Last module, we taught a partner to build a thesis (central idea) with TOPIC, CHARGE, and ANSWER.
TODAY'S PASSAGE(S)
"From Tension to Revolution" and "The Ocean Lesson"
GET READY
Passage, Pencil, Highlighter
QUICK THINK
What makes a piece of evidence strong enough to prove a point?
Foundational
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Day 2
Attempt
Today we will play the CSI Evidence Quest board game: move through prompt checks, thesis (central idea) matches, and evidence decisions.
YESTERDAY WE LEARNED
We learned CSI (Connect, Support, Infer) and saw why not every quote counts as strong evidence.
TODAY'S PASSAGE(S)
"From Tension to Revolution" and "The Ocean Lesson"
GET READY
Passage, Pencil, Game board
QUICK THINK
How do you know when a quote connects to your thesis (central idea) instead of just being interesting?
Emergent
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CSI
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Day 3
Discuss + Use
Today we will discuss the difference between evidence and explanation. Independently write an SCR with a strong CSI evidence choice.
YESTERDAY WE LEARNED
We played CSI Evidence Quest and practiced matching evidence to thesis (central idea) with signal markers.
TODAY'S PASSAGE(S)
"From Tension to Revolution" and "The Ocean Lesson"
GET READY
Passage, Pencil, Workbook
QUICK THINK
What is the difference between quoting evidence and explaining what it means?
Visible
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Thesis (central idea)
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Day 4
Award + Target
Today we will recognize evidence habits: CSI use, signal markers, and quote punctuation. Set a precise next goal.
YESTERDAY WE LEARNED
We discussed evidence vs. explanation and independently wrote an SCR with a strong CSI evidence choice.
TODAY'S PASSAGE(S)
"From Tension to Revolution" and "The Ocean Lesson"
GET READY
Passage, Pencil, Workbook
QUICK THINK
Which CSI step (Connect, Support, or Infer) do you need to practice the most?
Independent
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Day 5
Educate + Explain
Today we will become an Evidence Coach: teach a partner how to identify evidence, choose a strong quote, and check CSI.
YESTERDAY WE LEARNED
We recognized strong evidence habits and set specific goals for presenting evidence.
TODAY'S PASSAGE(S)
"From Tension to Revolution" and "The Ocean Lesson"
GET READY
Passage, Pencil, Workbook, Exit ticket
QUICK THINK
Why does an Evidence Coach check all three CSI steps before saying the evidence is ready?
Reflective
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