NOV20 ECR Introduction

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Grade 4 Read/Write

Teacher Facing
November 18, 2024

Unit 3: American Revolution: The Road to
Independence

MRS Icons

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Materials

Student

Teacher

● ELA notebook

● George Washington text

● Graphic Organizer

● Response Cards

● RACER - ERC Chart

● Slide Deck
●“RACER-C” anchor chart

●Extended Constructed Response Rubric -
Informational (B&W) (download as a
Microsoft Word document to view it
correctly)

●Extended Constructed Response Rubric -
Informational (Color) (download to your
computer)

●Extended Constructed Response Checklist
(download to your computer and use page
3 for Informational)

●RACER-C Strategy

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Do Now

1. Around 10,000 years ago, Stone Age people chewed
resin (a sticky material that comes from trees and plants)
found in pine trees. Early Maya Indians chewed chicle
(chĭk’ əl). This came from the bark of sapodilla trees. In the
1600s, the Pilgrims learned that Native Americans enjoyed
the sharp resin made by spruce trees.

Excerpt from “Gabbing for Gum” used with permission from HMH © Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
Read the dictionary entry for the word sharp.

Which definition most closely fits the way the word
sharp is used in the text?

A.Definition 1
B.Definition 2
C.Definition 3
D.Definition 4

2. “Why do I even care?” Sebastian thought. “It doesn’t
hurt me if he wastes this entire trip because he’s got his
nose in a notebook.” Perhaps he should give up on Carlos,
but he wanted to impress on him the worth of wild
animals, and it wasn’t as if they could meet them in the
neighborhood. Carlos liked animals, so Sebastian was
surprised that he was showing so little interest.

Excerpt from “To View at the Zoo” used with permission from HMH © Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
In the paragraph, the prefix im- helps the reader
understand the word impress means —

A.argue for a long time

B.place an idea in the mind

C.suggest something new

D.urge someone to agree

sharp /SHärp/ adjective

1. having a thin edge of fine point
2. harsh and causing hurt
3. intelligent; clever
4. having a strong flavor or odor

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LO: SWBAT plan and develop a first
draft by organizing with purposeful
structure, including an introduction.

DOL: Given a text, students will correctly plan and develop a
first draft by organizing with purposeful structure, including an
introduction in at least 4 of 5 questions.

Unit 3: American Revolution: The Road to Independence

ELA 4.11A plan a first draft by selecting a genre for a particular topic, purpose, and audience using a range of strategies such as brainstorming,

freewriting, and mapping DEC19

Ⓡ ELA 4.11B.i develop drafts into a focused, structured, and coherent piece of writing by organizing with purposeful structure, including an

introduction, transitions, and a conclusion

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relevant details

(noun)

the most significant pieces
of information that support

a response

draft
(noun)

a rough piece of writing
that needs more work

Academic Vocabulary

brainstorming

(noun)

a technique in which

many ideas are

generated quickly and
without judgment or

evaluation

Match

Match the vocabulary words to its definition.

• relevant details

• draft

• brainstorming

the most significant pieces of informati

a rough piece of writing that needs more

a technique in which many ideas are gene

• the most significant pieces of informati

• a rough piece of writing that needs more

• a technique in which many ideas are gene

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HOT Question: What do writers need to determine when planning and writing an introduction for an ECR?

Unit 3: American Revolution: The Road to Independence

ELA 4.11A plan a first draft by selecting a genre for a particular topic, purpose, and audience using a range of strategies such as brainstorming,

freewriting, and mapping DEC19

Ⓡ ELA 4.11B.i develop drafts into a focused, structured, and coherent piece of writing by organizing with purposeful structure, including an

introduction, transitions, and a conclusion

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Today we will begin writing

an Extended Constructed

Response

Extended

Constructed

Response

How did you feel about writing an ECR in

Unit 2? Why?

I felt __________ about writing an ECR

because _______________.

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An Extended Constructed

Response…

Extended

Constructed

Response

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An Extended Constructed

Response…

Extended

Constructed

Response

● is a well-developed and

organized essay written in
response to a text.

● is supported by relevant text

evidence.

● shows consistency of

language conventions.

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● is a scoring tool or

guide used to
evaluate an ECR.

● describes the

features expected
for a student’s
response to receive
each of the points
on the chosen level.

An Extended-Constructed Response Rubric…

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Score
Points

Development and

Organization of Ideas Trait

Descriptors

Convention

s Trait

Descriptors

3 points

2 points

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Writing Process Review

Planning

Drafting

Revising

Editing

Publishing

● Determine

topic,
purpose, and
genre,
audience.

● Brainstorm

and
map/organize
ideas.

● Write a rough

draft.

● Include…
○ central idea

(informational)
or claim
(argumentative)

○ text evidence
○ conclusion

● Improve

organization,
development
of ideas, and
word choice.

○ add
○ delete
○ combine
○ rearrange

● Proofread

and correct
any
mistakes.

● Check…
○ spelling
○ capitalizatio

n

○ punctuation
○ grammar

● Write or type

the corrected
final copy.

● Share with

audience/
readers.

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Writing Process Review

Planning

Drafting

Revising

Editing

Publishing

● Determine

topic,
purpose, and
genre,
audience.

● Brainstorm

and
map/organize
ideas.

● Write a rough

draft.

● Include…
○ central idea

(informational)
or claim
(argumentative)

○ text evidence
○ conclusion

● Improve

organization,
development
of ideas, and
word choice.

○ add
○ delete
○ combine
○ rearrange

● Proofread

and correct
any
mistakes.

● Check…
○ spelling
○ capitalizatio

n

○ punctuation
○ grammar

● Write or type

the corrected
final copy.

● Share with

audience/
readers.

Planning

● Determine

topic,
purpose, and
genre,
audience.

● Brainstorm

and
map/organize
ideas.

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Read the text “George Washington.” Based on the details in the
text, write a response to the following:

Explain why George Washington was a significant figure in the
American Revolution.

Write a well-organized informational essay that uses specific
evidence from the article to support your answer.

Topic: Explain why George Washington was a significant figure in
the American Revolution.

Purpose: Write a well-organized informational essay that uses
specific evidence from the article to support your answer.

Genre: Informational

Audience: Fourth Grade
students and teacher

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territory

(noun)

an area or region of

land

assembled

(verb)

to gather into a group

fellow
(verb)

partner; companion

Content Vocabulary

Match

Match the correct content vocabulary to its definition.

• territory

• fellow

• assembled

an area or region of land

partner; companion

to gather into a group

• an area or region of land

• partner; companion

• to gather into a group

Open Ended

We read that fellow means friend. Why is it important for your learning to treat your fellow classmates the way you want to be treated?

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George

Washington

Read

Stop

Jot!

You and a partner

will read

paragraphs 1-4

Stop and ask yourself:

●what is happening in the text?

●what relevant details describe
George Washington’s
significance during the
American Revolution

This is important!

Underline key words

or details

I don’t understand

Readers are expected to…

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2

3

Multiple Choice

In paragraph 4 what does the word aid mean?

The word aid means ..

¿Qué significa la palabra ayuda?

La palabra ayuda significa..

• a

• b

• c

• d

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The prompt wants us to write
about George Washington’s...

I notice that the prompt is
asking for a specific part of
George Washington's life!

What is the prompt asking

for?

Question: Why was George

Washington a significant figure in

the American Revolution?

Analyze the Prompt

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the most significant pieces of

information that support a

response

Relevant Details

the pieces of information that

do not support a response

Irrelevant Details

Writers must determine which details
are…

to answer the prompt.

Tell your neighbor what irrelevant details and irrelevant details are!!!!

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Analyze the Prompt

Relevant details for this
prompt would be details
that…

What would

relevant details

be for this
prompt?

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A. He was educated in the rules, manners and

knowledge required for a Virginia gentleman.

B. As the quarrel with the mother country grew

stronger, Washington voiced his protests.

C. Because his men were not well trained,

Washington realized that the best fighting
plan was to avoid big battles.

D. As president, Washington did not want to

limit the policy-making powers that he felt
belonged to lawmakers.

relevant

irrelevant

relevant

relevant

relevant

irrelevant

irrelevant

irrelevant

Which sentences from the text explain why
George Washington was a significant figure in
the American Revolution?

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A. He was educated in the rules, manners and

knowledge required for a Virginia gentleman.

B. As the quarrel with the mother country grew

stronger, Washington voiced his protests.

C. Because his men were not well trained,

Washington realized that the best fighting
plan was to avoid big battles.

D. As president, Washington did not want to

limit the policy-making powers that he felt
belonged to lawmakers.

relevant

irrelevant

relevant

relevant

relevant

irrelevant

irrelevant

irrelevant

Which sentences from the text explain why
George Washington was a significant figure in
the American Revolution?

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A. He was educated in the rules, manners and

knowledge required for a Virginia gentleman.

B. As the quarrel with the mother country grew

stronger, Washington voiced his protests.

C. Because his men were not well trained,

Washington realized that the best fighting
plan was to avoid big battles.

D. As president, Washington did not want to

limit the policy-making powers that he felt
belonged to lawmakers.

relevant

irrelevant

relevant

relevant

relevant

irrelevant

irrelevant

irrelevant

Which sentences from the text explain why
George Washington was a significant figure in
the American Revolution?

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A. He was educated in the rules, manners and

knowledge required for a Virginia gentleman.

B. As the quarrel with the mother country grew

stronger, Washington voiced his protests.

C. Because his men were not well trained,

Washington realized that the best fighting
plan was to avoid big battles.

D. As president, Washington did not want to

limit the policy-making powers that he felt
belonged to lawmakers.

relevant

irrelevant

relevant

relevant

relevant

irrelevant

irrelevant

irrelevant

Which sentences from the text explain why
George Washington was a significant figure in
the American Revolution?

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A. He was educated in the rules, manners and

knowledge required for a Virginia gentleman.

B. As the quarrel with the mother country grew

stronger, Washington voiced his protests.

C. Because his men were not well trained,

Washington realized that the best fighting
plan was to avoid big battles.

D. As president, Washington did not want to

limit the policy-making powers that he felt
belonged to lawmakers.

relevant

irrelevant

relevant

relevant

relevant

irrelevant

irrelevant

irrelevant

Which sentences from the text explain why
George Washington was a significant figure in
the American Revolution?

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Prompt: Explain why George Washington was a significant figure
in the American Revolution.

Evidence

Evidence

Evidence
Evidence

Let’s Map out our Ideas!

Question:

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Prompt: Explain why George Washington was a significant figure
in the American Revolution.

Evidence

Evidence

Evidence
Evidence

Let’s Map out our Ideas!

Question:

Why was George

Washington a

significant figure
in the American

Revolution?

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Prompt: Explain why George Washington was a significant figure
in the American Revolution.

Evidence

Evidence

Evidence
Evidence

Let’s Map out our Ideas!

Question:

Washington used
clever battle plans,
like avoiding large

battles and surprising
the enemy when they

weren't ready.

Why was George

Washington a

significant figure
in the American

Revolution?

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Prompt: Explain why George Washington was a significant figure
in the American Revolution.

Washington used
clever battle plans,
like avoiding large

battles and surprising
the enemy when they

weren't ready.

Evidence

Evidence

Evidence
Evidence

Let’s Map out our Ideas!

Question:

Why was George

Washington a

significant figure in

the American
Revolution?

He stood up against
unfair British rules
that were hurting
American farmers.

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Writing Process Review

Planning

Drafting

Revising

Editing

Publishing

● Determine

topic,
purpose, and
genre,
audience.

● Brainstorm

and
map/organize
ideas.

● Write a rough

draft.

● Include…
○ central idea

(informational)
or claim
(argumentative)

○ text evidence
○ conclusion

● Improve

organization,
development
of ideas, and
word choice.

○ add
○ delete
○ combine
○ rearrange

● Proofread

and correct
any
mistakes.

● Check…
○ spelling
○ capitalizatio

n

○ punctuation
○ grammar

● Write or type

the corrected
final copy.

● Share with

audience/
readers.

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SMALL
GROUP

THIS

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Writing a Hook!

A hook is the

opening line of an
essay that captures

the reader's

interest and draw

them into the

writing.

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Types of Hooks

an emotional tug

a question

a fabulous fact

a vivid image

a quotation

As Sarah watched her older brother leave for
college, tears rolled down her cheeks.

Dogs or cats? Both are cute animals to have, but
which one is better?

Honeybees must visit two million flowers to make
one pound of honey.

The ancient oak tree stands like a guardian at the
edge of the playground, its gnarled branches
reaching toward the sky.

“Some people want it to happen, some wish it
would happen, others make it happen.” -Michael
Jordan

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Real World Connection:
First impressions
make a difference.

Unit 3: American Revolution: The Road to Independence

ELA 4.11A plan a first draft by selecting a genre for a particular topic, purpose, and audience using a range of strategies such as brainstorming,

freewriting, and mapping DEC19

Ⓡ ELA 4.11B.i develop drafts into a focused, structured, and coherent piece of writing by organizing with purposeful structure, including an

introduction, transitions, and a conclusion

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Writing a Hook!

Question: Why was George Washington a

significant figure in the American

Revolution?

A good hook to respond
to this question would be…

What would be a

good hook to
respond to this

question?

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Writing a Hook!

Question: Why was George Washington a

significant figure in the American

Revolution?

His army was hungry. His
soldiers had no shoes. The
odds were completely
against him. Yet
Washington never gave
up!

Introduction & Central Idea

“Informational Text” and “Central Idea ” Anchor Chart from HMH Into Reading adapted and used with permission © Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing
Company

Why is it important
for writers to clearly

state the central

idea in their writing?

Your central idea should sound like the question!

“Informational Text” and “Central Idea ” Anchor Chart from HMH Into Reading adapted and used with permission © Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing
Company

Why is it important
for writers to clearly

state the central

idea in their writing?

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Before writing a Central Idea statement

ask yourself…

What is the
topic of the

ECR?

What are key
words in the

prompt that give
clues about the

focus?

How can I answer the

prompt in one

sentence?

How can I use

clear and simple

words to
answer?

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George Washington a significant
figure in the American Revolution

to inform

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Development and

Organization of Ideas

The central idea:

● Is clearly identifiable
● Is unified and easy to follow
● Has a consistent focus

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Let’s Write!

Development and Organization of Ideas

The central idea:

❏ is clearly identifiable
❏ is unified and easy to follow
❏ has a consistent focus

His army was hungry. His soldiers had no shoes.
The odds were completely against him. Yet
Washington never gave up! George Washington
was a significant figure in the American
Revolution…

George Washington a significant
figure in the American Revolution
to inform

hook

George Washington a significant
figure in the American Revolution

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His army was hungry. His soldiers had no
shoes. The odds were completely against
him. Yet Washington never gave up! George
Washington was a significant figure in the
American Revolution because he stood up
against unfair British rules and he led the
Continental Army to victory.

Let’s Write!

to inform

hook

Based on the checklist, does this
introduction meet the criteria?

Yes

No

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Ahyan read the text “George Washington” and developed a
draft of an introduction to his essay. Read the following
introduction. Then answer the question that follows.

George Washington was a significant figure in the American
Revolution through his brave military leadership and his smart battle
strategies that led to victory over Britain.

Development and

Organization of Ideas

The central idea:

❏ is clearly identifiable
❏ is unified and easy to follow
❏ has a consistent focus

Multiple Choice

Based on the checklist, does this introduction meet the criteria?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

Ahyan's introduction is ...

• a

• b

• c

• d

Multiple Choice

Cara wants to add a closing sentence to the introduction to better state the central idea. Which sentence could BEST be added after sentence 2 to help close this paragraph?

• a

• b

• c

• d

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HOT QUESTION

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DOL: Given a text,
students will
correctly plan and
develop a first draft
by organizing with
purposeful
structure, including
an introduction in
at least 4 of 5
questions.

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