Grade 04 ELA - EC: E04.C.1.1.1

Continuum of Activities

The list below represents a continuum of activities: resources categorized by Standard/Eligible Content that teachers may use to move students toward proficiency. Using LEA curriculum and available materials and resources, teachers can customize the activity statements/questions for classroom use.

This continuum of activities offers:

Instructional activities designed to be integrated into planned lessons
Questions/activities that grow in complexity
Opportunities for differentiation for each student’s level of performance

Related Academic Standards / Eligible Content

E04.C.1.1.1 E04.C.1.1.1

Introduce a topic or text for the intended audience, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which related ideas are grouped to support the writer’s purpose.

Activities

Name a topic that can be developed as a persuasive piece of writing.
Match appropriate opinions to a persuasive topic.

Compile a list of opinions that align with a persuasive topic.
Organize opinions and evidence to support a persuasive topic.

Hypothesize the expected audience reaction to your persuasive writing selection and adjust your writing accordingly.
Cite detailed, factual evidence from credible sources that support stated opinions.

Answer Key/Rubric

Student states a topic that would be appropriate for development as a persuasive topic. A good topic is one that has more than one position that could be supported with evidence and opinions.
Student is able to provide several (3-4) logically developed opinions that support the stated persuasive topic. Look for the student to provide opinions or arguments that support the same positon on the topic.
Student compiles a list of appropriate opinions that align with a persuasive topic. Appropriate opinions are ones that are directly connected to the topic and align with the stated position toward the topic.
Student is able to put opinions into an organizational structure that clearly supports the persuasive topic. The student may wish to use a graphic organizer or outline to complete this task.
Student’s response demonstrates understanding of what possible audience reactions might be to reading stated opinions and evidence and shares a plan to revise writing to include responses to these reactions. The student should show an understanding of the other opinions people may have on the topic and responses that would assist in refuting those positions.
Student has found, vetted, and included evidence that supports stated opinions. The student should use a variety of sources and should be able to explain why these sources are appropriate and credible.