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Grade 5 | C2 | Module 3
The Reason/Way Branch of the ECR
The Writing Academy

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Day 1Gather + Reveal
Today we will gather connected ideas and sort by whether they fit a thesis (central idea). Play Basket Toss Thought Match.
YESTERDAY WE LEARNED
Last module, we taught a partner to build a thesis (central idea) connected to the ECR TREE chart.
TODAY'S PASSAGE(S)
"Spanish Rule in Early Texas" and "A Harvest to Remember"
GET READY
Passage, Pencil, Idea cards
QUICK THINK
Why is it important to sort ideas before you start writing body paragraphs?
Foundational
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Day 2Attempt
Today we will play Spin, Sort, and Build the Baskets: spin a thesis (central idea) card, sort idea cards, and create an off-topic basket.
YESTERDAY WE LEARNED
We sorted ideas into baskets that fit or do not fit a thesis (central idea).
TODAY'S PASSAGE(S)
"Spanish Rule in Early Texas" and "A Harvest to Remember"
GET READY
Passage, Pencil, Sorting cards
QUICK THINK
What do you do with an idea that is interesting but does not support your thesis (central idea)?
Emergent
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Day 3Discuss + Use
Today we will discuss why organized reasons matter. Magnify the thesis (central idea) about Spanish rule into three focused reasons.
YESTERDAY WE LEARNED
We spun thesis cards, sorted ideas into on-topic and off-topic baskets, and built organized reason sets.
TODAY'S PASSAGE(S)
"Spanish Rule in Early Texas" and "A Harvest to Remember"
GET READY
Passage, Pencil, Workbook
QUICK THINK
How does magnifying a broad idea help you find three distinct reasons?
Visible
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Day 4Award + Target
Today we will recognize organizing growth. Set a precise next goal for brainstorming, grouping, keeping one idea, or narrowing.
YESTERDAY WE LEARNED
We discussed organized reasoning and magnified a thesis (central idea) about Spanish rule into three focused reasons.
TODAY'S PASSAGE(S)
"Spanish Rule in Early Texas" and "A Harvest to Remember"
GET READY
Passage, Pencil, Workbook
QUICK THINK
Which step of the magnifying process is easiest for you, and which needs more practice?
Independent
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Day 5Educate + Explain
Today we will teach a partner the four steps of magnifying reasons or ways. Answer the overarching question about grouping and narrowing.
YESTERDAY WE LEARNED
We recognized our organizing strengths and set precise goals for the magnifying process.
TODAY'S PASSAGE(S)
"Spanish Rule in Early Texas" and "A Harvest to Remember"
GET READY
Passage, Pencil, Workbook, Exit ticket
QUICK THINK
How does narrowing reasons help a reader follow your thinking from start to finish?
Reflective
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