CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.1 Opinion WritingW.4.1 Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.W.4.1.A Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which related ideas are grouped to support the writer's purpose.W.4.1.B Provide reasons that are supported by facts and details.W.4.1.C Link opinion and reasons using words and phrases (e.g., for instance, in order to, in addition).W.4.1.D Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.

Assessment Texts for Quarter One Brief Write Write to Revise Lang Use EditQuarter One does not have a performance task.

Pre-Assessment: Literary: A Proud FlightInformational: Thomas Alva EdisonCFA: Literary: Lost on Ellis IslandInformational: Ellis Island: The Hunt for Alois Hanousek

W.4.1bTarget 6a

(stating reasons to support an opinion)

W.4.1aTarget 6b

(organizing a sequence of events)

L.4.3a, L.6Target 8

(choose words that express an idea)

L.4.2cTarget 9

(compound sentences)

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.2 Informational WritingW.4.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.W.4.2.A Introduce a topic clearly and group related information in paragraphs and sections; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.W.4.2.B Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic.W.4.2.C Link ideas within categories of information using words and phrases (e.g., another, for example, also, because).W.4.2.D Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.W.4.2.E Provide a concluding statement or section related to the information or explanation presented.

Assessment Texts for Quarter Two Brief Write Write to Revise Lang Use EditPre-Assessment: Literary: The Miracle Worker (a play), Helen Keller (poem)Informational: Helen Keller (biography), “Address to the 1,200 School ChildrenCFA:Literary: How Doth the Little Crocodile (poem)Informational: What are the Differences Between Alligators and Crocodiles?, Take Your Class to the Everglades Safari Park

W.4.2eChange on assmnt!

Target 3a ( writing a conclusion)

W.4.2dTarget 3b

(using precise academic language and domain specific vocabulary)

L.4.3a, W.4.2dTarget 8

(choosing words to convey ideas more

precisely)

L.4.2aTarget 9

(capitalization)

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.3 Narrative WritingW.4.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.W.4.3.A Orient the reader by establishing a situation and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally.W.4.3.B Use dialogue and description to develop experiences and events or show the responses of characters to situations.W.4.3.C Use a variety of transitional words and phrases to manage the sequence of events.W.4.3.D Use concrete words and phrases and sensory details to convey experiences and events precisely.W.4.3.E Provide a conclusion that follows from the narrated experiences or events

Assessment Texts for Quarter Three Brief Write Write to Revise Lang Use EditPre-Assessment: Literary: I Want to be an Archaeologist Someday, Lost TreasureInformational: Basic Archaeology: What’s a Dig, Basic Archaeology: What’s a Midden?CFA: Literary: Earthquake!Informational: Chicago Legacy: Burnham’s Plan, Chicago’s First Leader

W.4.3cTarget 1a

(use transitional words andphrases to manage asequence of events)

W.4.3bTarget 1b

(using dialogue )

L.4.3aTarget 8

(choosing words for effect)

L.4.1dTarget 9

(order of adjectives)

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.1 Opinion WritingW.4.1 Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.W.4.1.A Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which related ideas are grouped to support the writer's purpose.W.4.1.B Provide reasons that are supported by facts and details.W.4.1.C Link opinion and reasons using words and phrases (e.g., for instance, in order to, in addition).W.4.1.D Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.

Assessment Texts for Quarter Four Brief Write Write to Revise Lang Use EditPre-Assessment: Literary: Rainforest Home, Drippy (poem)Informational: The amazon Rainforest, Experiencing a RainforestCFA: Literary: Electric Free Day, Power LessonInformational: Electricity & Energy, Lights Out!

W.4.1cTarget 3a

(link opinion and reasons using transitional words)

W.4.1bTarget 3b

(revise and identify use of techniques to develop

opinion or deleting details that do not support opinion)

L.4.3aTarget 8

(using precise and domain specific

vocabulary)

L.4.1fTarget 9

(recognizing inappropriate

fragments or run ons)