W.4.1: Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information. W.4.9a: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. Apply grade 4 Reading standards to literature (e.g., in depth a character, setting or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text [e.g., a character’s “Describe thoughts, words, or actions].”). Culminating Activity Possibilities Listed below are some ideas for writing opportunities that would conclude the unit. The culminating writing activity should require students to use the vocabulary developed around character traits. It should be based on the hero(es) explored through this unit. Students should cite evidence from the texts and/or media to develop their ideas and support their thinking/reasoning expressed in their writing. The teacher should develop a tool to guide the students based on the writing standards that are appropriate to 4th grade and to the task chosen. a letter to a hero explaining what they have accomplished to make them a hero and why you believe they are a hero. Write a letter to a film director explaining why a movie should be made about a particular hero. Write a letter to an author explaining why a book should be written about a particular hero. an interview with a hero. (e.g., newspaper reporter and Zeus, TV reporter and Balto’s owner) Write a letter to a video game developer explaining why your hero should be a character in a new game.
W.4.1: Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information. W.4.9a: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. Apply grade 4 Reading standards to literature (e.g., “Describe in depth a character, setting or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text [e.g., a character’s thoughts, words, or actions].”). Culminating Activity Possibilities Listed below are some ideas for writing opportunities that would conclude the unit. The culminating writing activity should require students to use the vocabulary developed around character traits. It should be based on the hero(es) explored through this unit. Students should cite evidence from the texts and/or media to develop their ideas and support their thinking/reasoning expressed in their writing. The teacher should develop a tool to guide the students based on the writing standards that are appropriate to 4th grade and to the task chosen. a letter to a hero explaining what they have accomplished to make them a hero and why you believe they are a hero. Write a letter to a film director explaining why a movie should be made about a particular hero. Write a letter to an author explaining why a book should be written about a particular hero. an interview with a hero. (e.g., newspaper reporter and Zeus, TV reporter and Balto’s owner) Write a letter to a video game developer explaining why your hero should be a character in a new game.
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