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Grade 5 | C2 | Module 4
The Evidence Branch of the ECR Tree
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Day 1
Gather + Reveal
Today we will gather evidence from both passages. Learn CSI (Connect, Support, Infer) and model one complete evidence branch.
YESTERDAY WE LEARNED
Last module, we taught the four steps of magnifying reasons and answered the overarching question.
TODAY'S PASSAGE(S)
"Spanish Rule in Early Texas" and "A Harvest to Remember"
GET READY
Passage, Pencil, Highlighter
QUICK THINK
How is choosing evidence for an ECR different from choosing evidence for an SCR?
Foundational
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Day 2
Attempt
Today we will play CSI Match-Up Challenge: match Reason to Evidence to Inference. Move a marker only when the full chain makes sense.
YESTERDAY WE LEARNED
We gathered evidence and modeled a complete CSI evidence branch for the ECR.
TODAY'S PASSAGE(S)
"Spanish Rule in Early Texas" and "A Harvest to Remember"
GET READY
Passage, Pencil, Game board
QUICK THINK
What happens to your argument when the evidence does not connect to the reason?
Emergent
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Day 3
Discuss + Use
Today we will discuss what makes evidence strong. Apply CSI to a reason from the Texas passage and find a specific supporting quote.
YESTERDAY WE LEARNED
We played CSI Match-Up Challenge and practiced building complete evidence chains.
TODAY'S PASSAGE(S)
"Spanish Rule in Early Texas" and "A Harvest to Remember"
GET READY
Passage, Pencil, Workbook
QUICK THINK
Why should a writer check the Support step before moving to Infer?
Visible
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Thesis (central idea)
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Day 4
Award + Target
Today we will recognize strong evidence choices. Complete: 'My evidence proves my idea because' with a specific connection.
YESTERDAY WE LEARNED
We discussed evidence quality and applied CSI to find strong quotes from the Texas passage.
TODAY'S PASSAGE(S)
"Spanish Rule in Early Texas" and "A Harvest to Remember"
GET READY
Passage, Pencil, Workbook
QUICK THINK
What is the difference between evidence that just relates to your topic and evidence that actually proves your reason?
Independent
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Day 5
Educate + Explain
Today we will become an Evidence Coach: teach Connect, Support, and Infer. Coach one evidence choice from either passage.
YESTERDAY WE LEARNED
We recognized strong evidence and explained how our quotes prove our ideas.
TODAY'S PASSAGE(S)
"Spanish Rule in Early Texas" and "A Harvest to Remember"
GET READY
Passage, Pencil, Workbook, Exit ticket
QUICK THINK
As an Evidence Coach, what is the first question you ask when checking a partner's evidence choice?
Reflective
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