2nd quarter Reading and Writing goals

RI5.1 - Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
RI5.5 - Compare and contrast the overall structure (e.g., chronology, comparison, cause/effect, problem/solution) of events, ideas, concepts, or information in two or more texts.
SL 5.2 Summarize a written text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.

We will also be using American Revolution articles/pictures ect...to meet these goals.
5.C.1 Understand how increased diversity resulted from migration, settlement patterns and economic development in the United States.
5.G.1 Understand how human activity has and continues to shape the United States.
5.H.1 Analyze the chronology of key events in the United States.
5.H.2 Understand the role of prominent figures in shaping the United States.

Essential Understanding(s)

Essential Question(s)

Students will understand that: informational texts have varying structures and understanding that structure will help in comprehending the text. structure can aid in constructing a summary. quoting evidence from text to construct response supports their thinking. European settlement changed the land and native peoples of North America. there were reasons behind why people in North America desired independence from England. more change was needed after winning the American Revolution.

How does the structure of a text contribute to your overall understanding of a text? How do we determine what is important? How did European settlement change the land and people of North America? What creates a revolution?

W5.1a - Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information. Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which ideas are logically grouped to support the author's purpose.

W5.1b - Provide logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details.

W5.1c - Link opinion and reasons using words, phrases, and clauses (e.g., consequently, specifically).

W5.1d - Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.

W5.9a - Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflections, and research. Apply grade 5 Reading standards to literature (e.g., "Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or a drama, drawing on specific details in the text [e.g., how characters interact]").

Essential Understanding(s)	Essential Question(s)
Students will understand that… arguments differ from opinions by being supported with facts and details looking at both sides of an issue helps to draft a more convincing argument convincing claims contain writer's thinking and explanation to balance research-gathered evidence arguments are more convincing when the writer states the opposing point of view and refutes it	Why is it important to understand argument writing? How will anticipating your audience or reader help you to make a more convincing argument? How might a persuasive letter be more effective than an argumentative essay? How can a writer determine if his or her persuasive writing piece is convincing?