MSSD+Writing+Grade+5+Curriculum+Map

=QUARTERLY EL REPORTING MAP= Please note that time frames and units may vary. =SUBJECT: Writing - Grade 5=

QUARTER 1: Expository Writing and Constructed Response
Expository Writing: Students will plan and construct effective expository multi-paragraph essays. Constructed Response: Students will organize and write focused responses for a variety of purposes.
 * Essential Learnings Taught:**

Expository Writing 1. Students will select a thinking map to formulate a writing plan. 2. Students will construct a rough draft. 3. Students will show evidence of revisions including conventions and word choice. 4. Multi-paragraph essays will include: introductory paragraphs, supporting paragraphs, and concluding paragraphs. a. Introductory paragraphs will include: clear, creative topic sentences; concise introduction to the key ideas, and concluding sentences with transitions. b. Supporting paragraphs will include: transitional topic sentences, details, and transitional conclusions. c. Concluding paragraph will include: Restatements of the topic and key ideas and an interesting, thought-provoking conclusion.
 * IS's Taught:**

Constructed Response 1. Responses will include as appropriate: restatement of question, details, content vocabulary, diagrams, charts, and lists. • Logical arrangement of ideas • Specific details related to the topic


 * Assessments Given: pre-assessment

Progress/Proficiency to Report:** Based on in class assignments.

QUARTER 2: Narrative Writing

 * Essential Learnings Taught:** Students will explore and compose engaging narrative writing.

1. Students will select a thinking map to formulate a writing plan. 2. Students will construct a rough draft. 3. Students will show evidence of revisions including conventions and word choice. Word Choice will include: transitions, descriptive language, figurative language, voice, and dialogue. 4. Narratives will include a beginning, middle, and end.
 * IS's Taught:**
 * Descriptive language will emphasize strong verbs, adjectives, and adverbs.


 * Assessments Given:** **pre-assessment**


 * Progress/Proficiency to Report:** Based on in class assignments and pre and post assessments.


 * Essential Learnings Taught:** Students will explore and compose engaging narrative writing.

1. Students will select a thinking map to formulate a writing plan. 2. Students will construct a rough draft. 3. Students will show evidence of revisions including conventions and word choice. Word Choice will include: transitions, descriptive language, figurative language, voice, and dialogue. 4. Narratives will include a beginning, middle, and end.
 * IS's Taught:**
 * Descriptive language will emphasize strong verbs, adjectives, and adverbs.


 * Assessments Given: post-assessment

Progress/Proficiency to Report:** Based on in class assignments and pre and post assessments.

QUARTER 4: Expository Writing and Constructed Response
Expository Writing: Students will plan and construct effective expository multi-paragraph essays. Constructed Response: Students will organize and write focused responses for a variety of purposes.
 * Essential Learnings Taught:**

Expository Writing 1. Students will select a thinking map to formulate a writing plan. 2. Students will construct a rough draft. 3. Students will show evidence of revisions including conventions and word choice. 4. Multi-paragraph essays will include: introductory paragraphs, supporting paragraphs, and concluding paragraphs. a. Introductory paragraphs will include: clear, creative topic sentences; concise introduction to the key ideas, and concluding sentences with transitions. b. Supporting paragraphs will include: transitional topic sentences, details, and transitional conclusions. c. Concluding paragraph will include: Restatements of the topic and key ideas and an interesting, thought-provoking conclusion.
 * IS's Taught:**

Constructed Response 1. Responses will include as appropriate: restatement of question, details, content vocabulary, diagrams, charts, and lists. • Logical arrangement of ideas • Specific details related to the topic


 * Assessments Given:** Post Assessments


 * Progress/Proficiency to Report:** Based on in class assignments and pre and post assessments.