4th quarter wrtiting

State Standard(s)
Language Conventions of Standard English L5.2 - Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. d. Use underlining, quotation marks, or italics to indicate titles of works. e. Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed _Writing Text Types and Purposes W5.2a - Write informative/ explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. W5.2b - Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic. W5.2c - Link ideas within and across categories of information using words, phrases, and clauses (e.g., in contrast, especially). W5.2d - Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic. W5.2e - Provide a concluding statement or section related to the information or explanation presented. Production and Distribution of Writing W5.6 - With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of two pages in a single sitting. Research to Build and Present Knowledge W5.7 - Conduct research projects that use several sources to build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic. W5.8 - Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; summarize or paraphrase information in notes and finished work, and provide a list of sources. W5.9b - Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflections, and research. Apply grade 5 Reading standards to informational texts (e.g., "Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text, identifying which reasons and evidence support which point[s]"). Range of Writing W5.10 - Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflections, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
Essential Understanding(s)	Essential Question(s)
Students will understand that… new learning can occur through a systematic research process writing is used to better understand new learning writing is used to teach others writers of informational text use multiple tools to make the information clear and engaging for the reader	How can we use writing as a tool to better learn and to teach others? Why is it important to credit sources when teaching others new information? Guiding Question: What are some tools a writer of informational texts use to help the reader understand the information?