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Grade 5 | C3 | Module 4
Proving Reasons with Evidence and Explanation
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Day 1
Gather + Reveal
Today we will name the three parts of a proof chain (reason, evidence, explanation) and connect a reason to a passage.
YESTERDAY WE LEARNED
Last module, we taught the magnifying-to-topic-sentence process and answered the overarching question.
TODAY'S PASSAGE(S)
"Our Rights, Our Voices" and "A Voice of Their Own"
GET READY
Passage, Pencil, Highlighter
QUICK THINK
Why does a proof chain need all three parts (reason, evidence, explanation) to be convincing?
Foundational
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Day 2
Attempt
Today we will build proof chains by citing evidence, saying what it means, and illustrating its impact using both texts.
YESTERDAY WE LEARNED
We named the three parts of a proof chain and connected reasons to specific passage evidence.
TODAY'S PASSAGE(S)
"Our Rights, Our Voices" and "A Voice of Their Own"
GET READY
Passage, Pencil, Proof chain chart
QUICK THINK
What makes the explanation part of a proof chain different from a summary of the evidence?
Emergent
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Day 3
Discuss + Use
Today we will independently build a complete proof chain using signal markers and purposeful explanation connected to the thesis (central idea).
YESTERDAY WE LEARNED
We built proof chains with evidence, meaning, and impact from both the poem and the drama.
TODAY'S PASSAGE(S)
"Our Rights, Our Voices" and "A Voice of Their Own"
GET READY
Passage, Pencil, Workbook
QUICK THINK
How do signal markers help the reader follow your proof chain?
Visible
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Thesis (central idea)
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Day 4
Award + Target
Today we will award a specific proof-chain strength. Revise explanation so it connects evidence to the reason rather than restating the quote.
YESTERDAY WE LEARNED
We independently built proof chains with signal markers and purposeful explanation.
TODAY'S PASSAGE(S)
"Our Rights, Our Voices" and "A Voice of Their Own"
GET READY
Passage, Pencil, Workbook
QUICK THINK
What is the difference between restating a quote and explaining what it proves?
Independent
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Day 5
Educate + Explain
Today we will teach the proof-chain habit to a partner. Write a final response and answer the overarching question.
YESTERDAY WE LEARNED
We awarded proof-chain strengths and revised explanations to connect evidence to reasons.
TODAY'S PASSAGE(S)
"Our Rights, Our Voices" and "A Voice of Their Own"
GET READY
Passage, Pencil, Workbook, Exit ticket
QUICK THINK
How does a strong proof chain help the reader trust that your reason is supported?
Reflective
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