1. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2011 All rights reserved. Comments? feedback@dataworks-ed.com 4th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.1 (1Q) Identify structural patterns found in informational text (e.g., compare and contrast, cause and effect, sequential or chronological order, proposition and support) to strengthen comprehension. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. Learning Objective Name __________________________ Today, we will identify 1 proposition and support patterns 2 in text. 1 find 2 way things are arranged or organized CFU What are we going to do today? What are patterns? Activate (or provide) Prior Knowledge Factsstatements (sentences) that can be proven Opinionsstatements (sentences) of what someone thinks or believes Which sentence is a fact that can be proven? Which sentence is an opinion? 1. This is an apple. 2. This apple tastes great! CFU Students, you already know the difference between fact and opinion. Another word for an opinion is proposition. When we read or write text, sometimes we start with a proposition and then support that proposition with facts. Today, we will identify proposition and support patterns in text.

2. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2011 All rights reserved. Comments? feedback@dataworks-ed.com 4th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.1 (1Q) Identify structural patterns found in informational text (e.g., compare and contrast, cause and effect, sequential or chronological order, proposition and support) to strengthen comprehension. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. The proposition and support text pattern is writing that states a proposition, or opinion. Then, it provides supporting sentences to show that the proposition is true. A proposition states the opinion or idea of the writer. CFU In your own words, what is a proposition? A proposition is_________________________________. In your own words, what are supports? Supports are_______________________________________________. Which statement could replace the proposition in the example? Why? Statement number ____ could replace the proposition in the example because _________________________. Which statement could be additional support in the example? Why? Statement number ____ could be additional support in the example because __________________________. Rice 1. Rice is the world’s most important crop 3 for feeding people. 2. It is easy to cook and inexpensive 4. 3. Rice can be used with any dish and eaten for any meal. 4. Rice is grown in more places than either corn or wheat. 5. Though it is the main food in Asia, rice is grown and eaten all over the world. 3 plant that is grown by farmers and used as food 4 cheap 57 words Concept Development The proposition for this paragraph is, “Rice is the world’s most important crop for feeding people.” The support for the proposition is in sentences 2, 3, and 4. Non-Example: 1. For example, rice can be eaten as a cereal for breakfast or as a side dish for dinner. 2. Rice is the most popular food in the world. Daily School Schedule 1. The first thing we do in the morning is reading. 2. We read for about 30 minutes to ourselves. 3. During the rest of the time, we work in our reading and vocabulary books. 4. Then, we go to recess. 5. After recess, we work on math until lunch; then, we come back and work on history, science, and we go to P.E. 6. Then, it is time to go home. 66 words 2 1 it is an opinion on rice being the most popular food. it gives more information about how rice can be used. Example: Supports are sentences that help show that the writer’s opinion is true.

3. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2011 All rights reserved. Comments? feedback@dataworks-ed.com 4th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.1 (1Q) Identify structural patterns found in informational text (e.g., compare and contrast, cause and effect, sequential or chronological order, proposition and support) to strengthen comprehension. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. It is important to identify proposition and support patterns in text because it helps us to 1. use factual support statements to make our own opinions more believable. CFU Does anyone else have another reason why it is important to identify proposition and support text patterns? (pair share) Why is it important to identify proposition and support text patterns? You may give me one of my reasons or one of your own. Which reason is more important to you? Why? Oranges Out of all the fruits in the world, oranges are the best. This is because you can eat them in so many ways. You can cut them in quarters 5, make juice out of them, or peel them. 5 four pieces 37 words 2. do well on the CST. Importance The proposition and support text pattern is writing that states a proposition, or opinion. Then, it provides supporting sentences to show that the proposition is true.

4. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2011 All rights reserved. Comments? feedback@dataworks-ed.com 4th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.1 (1Q) Identify structural patterns found in informational text (e.g., compare and contrast, cause and effect, sequential or chronological order, proposition and support) to strengthen comprehension. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. Skills Development/Guided Practice The proposition and support text pattern is writing that presents a proposition, or opinion. Then, it provides supporting sentences to show that the proposition is true. Identify proposition and support patterns in text. Step #1: Read the text carefully. Step #2: Circle the proposition, or opinion of the writer, if any. Step #3: Underline the sentences that support the proposition, if any. Step #4: Circle yes if the text uses proposition and support text pattern. Circle no if it does not. Step #5: Explain your answer using complete sentences. Turkey Vultures 1. Turkey vultures are wonderful birds. 2. A turkey vulture’s wings can spread six feet from tip to tip. 3. Turkey vultures hold their wings out as they fly. 4. They look so beautiful as they soar 6 high! 6 fly 34 words Proposition and support:YesNo Explain your answer: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Lion Cubs 1. Lion cubs 7 are fun to watch. 2. When the cubs are awake, they chase each other. 3. They also play tag and nip 8 each other. 4. Lion cubs like to climb trees, too. 5. Lions cubs have fun playing in water and hiding from each other. 7 babies 8 softly bite 42 words Proposition and support:YesNo Explain your answer: _________________________________________________________________________________________________ This text supports the proposition by saying that the vulture’s wings can spread six feet from tip to tip. This text supports the proposition by saying that the cubs play tag and nip each other, CFU How did I know what to circle? How did I identify sentences that support the proposition? How did I know if it was a proposition and support pattern? How did you know what to circle? How did you identify sentences that support the proposition? How did you know if it was a proposition and support pattern?

5. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2011 All rights reserved. Comments? feedback@dataworks-ed.com 4th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.1 (1Q) Identify structural patterns found in informational text (e.g., compare and contrast, cause and effect, sequential or chronological order, proposition and support) to strengthen comprehension. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. Skills Development/Guided Practice (continued) The proposition and support text pattern is writing that presents a proposition, or an opinion. Then, it provides supporting sentences to show that the proposition is true. Identify proposition and support patterns in text. My Week 1. On Monday, I take piano lessons. 2. On Tuesday, I go to visit my grandmother. 3. On Wednesday, I watch my favorite TV show. 4. Finally, on Friday, I get to go out with my family for dinner. 35 words Proposition and support:YesNo Explain your answer:___________________________________________________________________________________________ Maps 1. Long ago, people used different materials 9 to make maps. 2. They drew on rocks, wood, or clay. 3. Sometimes, they made maps on dried animal skin. 4. Maps were also painted on silk or scratched on metal. 9 anything something can be made out of 34 words Proposition and support:YesNo Explain your answer: ___________________________________________________________________________________________ This text only talks about how people used to make maps and the author does not use a proposition. This text is written in chronological order and the author does not use a proposition. CFU How did I know if there was anything to circle? How did I know if it was a proposition and support pattern? How did you know if there was anything to circle? How did you know if it was a proposition and support pattern? Step #1: Read the text carefully. Step #2: Circle the proposition, or opinion of the writer, if any. Step #3: Underline the sentences that support the proposition, if any. Step #4: Circle yes if the text uses proposition and support text pattern. Circle no if it does not. Step #5: Explain your answer using complete sentences.

6. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2011 All rights reserved. Comments? feedback@dataworks-ed.com 4th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.1 (1Q) Identify structural patterns found in informational text (e.g., compare and contrast, cause and effect, sequential or chronological order, proposition and support) to strengthen comprehension. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. Closure 1. In your own words, what is a proposition and support text pattern? 2. Identify proposition and support patterns in the text below. 3. What did you learn today about identifying proposition and support patterns in text? Why is that important to you? (pair share) Willie Mays 1. Willie Mays of the Giants was the greatest centerfielder in baseball history. 2. He was named the National League’s Rookie of the Year 10 in 1951. 3. He was the National League’s Most Valuable Player in 1957. 4. He was elected 11 to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1979. 10 (Rookie of the Year) award given to the best first-year player 11 voted into 45 words Proposition and support:YesNo Explain your answer: __________________________________________________________________________________ This text supports the proposition that Willie Mays was the greatest centerfielder by saying that he was named most valuable player in 1957 and was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1979. Step #1: Read the text carefully. Step #2: Circle the proposition, or opinion of the writer, if any. Step #3: Underline the sentences that support the proposition, if any. Step #4: Circle yes if the text uses proposition and support text pattern. Circle no if it does not. Step #5: Explain your answer using complete sentences.

7. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2011 All rights reserved. Comments? feedback@dataworks-ed.com 4th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.1 (1Q) Identify structural patterns found in informational text (e.g., compare and contrast, cause and effect, sequential or chronological order, proposition and support) to strengthen comprehension. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. Independent Practice Name _____________________ Computers 1. Computers are fun to use. 2. People like to play games on them. 3. People can go on the internet 1 and send emails 2 to each other. 4. Computers are also used to draw pictures and make posters. 1 computers that are linked all over the world so people can talk and work with one another 2 letters that are sent between computers and cell phones 34 words Proposition and support:YesNo Explain your answer:_________________________________________________________________________________________ Awful Birds 1. Turkey vultures are awful 1 birds. 2. They are big and black and have red skin on their heads. 3. Turkey vultures love to eat dead animals. 4. This diet 2 of dead meat is gross to some people. 5. They really are horrible birds. 1 very bad 2 kind of food eaten everyday 39 words Proposition and support:YesNo Explain your answer: _________________________________________________________________________________________ This text supports the proposition that computers are fun to use by saying that they can be used to play games, to go on the internet, and to draw pictures and make posters. This text supports the proposition that turkey vultures are awful birds by saying they eat dead animals and have red skin on their heads. Identify proposition and support patterns in text. The proposition and support text pattern is writing that presents a proposition, or opinion. Then, it provides supporting sentences to show that the proposition is true. Step #1: Read the text carefully. Step #2: Circle the proposition, or opinion of the writer, if any. Step #3: Underline the sentences that support the proposition, if any. Step #4: Circle yes if the text uses proposition and support text pattern. Circle no if it does not. Step #5: Explain your answer using complete sentences.

8. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2011 All rights reserved. Comments? feedback@dataworks-ed.com 4th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.1 (1Q) Identify structural patterns found in informational text (e.g., compare and contrast, cause and effect, sequential or chronological order, proposition and support) to strengthen comprehension. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. Independent Practice (continued) The proposition and support text pattern is writing that presents a proposition, or opinion. Then, it provides supporting sentences to show that the proposition is true. Bike Riding 1. First, I put on my helmet. 2. Next, I practiced balancing on my bike. 3. My dad gave me a little push, and I pedaled as fast as I could. 4. I could ride my bike by myself. 35 words Proposition and support:YesNo Explain your answer:________________________________________________________________________________________ Solar System 1. There are several planets in our solar system. 2. Mercury is one of them. 3. Just like the other planets, Mercury moves in a path around the sun. 4. Mercury moves faster than the other planets. 5. It is the closest planet to the sun. 41 words Proposition and support:YesNo Explain your answer: _________________________________________________________________________________________ This text is written in sequential order, and the author does not use a proposition. This text only talks about the facts of Mercury. The author does not make a proposition about the planet Mercury. Identify proposition and support patterns in text. Step #1: Read the text carefully. Step #2: Circle the proposition, or opinion of the writer, if any. Step #3: Underline the sentences that support the proposition, if any. Step #4: Circle yes if the text uses proposition and support text pattern. Circle no if it does not. Step #5: Explain your answer using complete sentences.

9. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2011 All rights reserved. Comments? feedback@dataworks-ed.com 4th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.1 (1Q) Identify structural patterns found in informational text (e.g., compare and contrast, cause and effect, sequential or chronological order, proposition and support) to strengthen comprehension. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. The Beach 1. The beach is the best place on Earth. 2. Where else could you swim, find seashells, and play in the sand, all at once? 3. You can also do neat things like play beach volleyball or go surfing. 4. Everyone can find something they like to do at the beach. 47 words Periodic Review 1 Name _____________________ The proposition and support text pattern is writing that presents a proposition, or opinion. Then, it provides supporting sentences to show that the proposition is true. Follow Instructions 1. Today, you are going to take a test. 2. First, put your name on the paper. 3. Then, answer all the questions. 4. When you are done, don’t forget to check your work. 5. Finally 1, put the paper in the basket on the teacher’s desk. 1 lastly 41 words Proposition and support:YesNo Explain your answer:_______________________________________________________________________________________ Proposition and support:YesNo Explain your answer: _______________________________________________________________________________________ This text uses support to prove its proposition. Everyone can find something they like to do at the beach. You can swim, find seashells, play in the sand, play beach volleyball, or go surfing. This text is written as instructions on how to follow instructions. The author does not make a proposition about the text. Identify proposition and support patterns in text. Step #1: Read the text carefully. Step #2: Circle the proposition, or opinion of the writer, if any. Step #3: Underline the sentences that support the proposition, if any. Step #4: Circle yes if the text uses proposition and support text pattern. Circle no if it does not. Step #5: Explain your answer using complete sentences.

10. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2011 All rights reserved. Comments? feedback@dataworks-ed.com 4th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.1 (1Q) Identify structural patterns found in informational text (e.g., compare and contrast, cause and effect, sequential or chronological order, proposition and support) to strengthen comprehension. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. Periodic Review 1 (continued) The proposition and support text pattern is writing that presents a proposition, or opinion. Then, it provides supporting sentences to show that the proposition is true. Baby Horses 1. Baby horses, called foals, are fun to watch. 2. They run around and kick up their heels. 3. They also like to play fight with other foals their age. 4. They make a very cute sound when they’re playing, too. 37 words Proposition and support:YesNo Explain your answer:________________________________________________________________________________________ Proposition and support:YesNo Explain your answer: ________________________________________________________________________________________ This text supports the proposition that foals are fun to watch by saying that they run around and kick up their heels, they play fight with other foals, and that they make cute sounds. Identify proposition and support patterns in text. Ancient Roman Tools 1. The people of ancient 1 Rome used cool tools to measure things. 2. They used their feet to measure length. 3. They used their thumbs to measure smaller lengths. 4. A foot was divided into 12 thumbs. 5. Today, we use rulers, not our body parts. 1 very old 41 words This text supports the proposition that the ancient Romans used cool tools by stating that they used their feet and thumbs to measure things. Step #1: Read the text carefully. Step #2: Circle the proposition, or opinion of the writer, if any. Step #3: Underline the sentences that support the proposition, if any. Step #4: Circle yes if the text uses proposition and support text pattern. Circle no if it does not. Step #5: Explain your answer using complete sentences.

11. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2011 All rights reserved. Comments? feedback@dataworks-ed.com 4th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.1 (1Q) Identify structural patterns found in informational text (e.g., compare and contrast, cause and effect, sequential or chronological order, proposition and support) to strengthen comprehension. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. Peanuts 1. Most nuts are grown on trees, but the peanut grows underground. 2. Peanuts are originally from South America, but now they are grown around the world. 3. It takes about 3 months for peanuts to mature 1 in the ground. 4. When they are ready, the peanuts are dug out of the ground and used to make peanut butter, peanut oil, and many other products. 1 grow up 61 words Periodic Review 2 Name _____________________ The proposition and support text pattern is writing that presents a proposition, or opinion. Then, it provides supporting sentences to show that the proposition is true. Proposition and support:YesNo Explain your answer: _________________________________________________________________________________________ Proposition and support:YesNo Explain your answer: ________________________________________________________________________________________ This text supports the proposition that rhinos are look strange by describing their horn, short legs, short tail, and clumsy running. This text only gives facts about how peanuts grow. Identify proposition and support patterns in text. Step #1: Read the text carefully. Step #2: Circle the proposition, or opinion of the writer, if any. Step #3: Underline the sentences that support the proposition, if any. Step #4: Circle yes if the text uses proposition and support text pattern. Circle no if it does not. Step #5: Explain your answer using complete sentences. Rhinos 1. Rhinoceros are the strangest-looking animals in Africa. 2. Rhinos are huge and have a horn that grows right out of the end of their snouts 1. 3. Their legs are very short and don ’ t look like they belong on them. 4. Rhinos have a very funny-looking short tail. 5. When they run they look so clumsy because they are so big. 1 the nose and mouth which sticks out on some animals 58 words

12. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2011 All rights reserved. Comments? feedback@dataworks-ed.com 4th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.1 (1Q) Identify structural patterns found in informational text (e.g., compare and contrast, cause and effect, sequential or chronological order, proposition and support) to strengthen comprehension. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. Periodic Review 2 (continued) The proposition and support text pattern is writing that presents a proposition, or opinion. Then, it provides supporting sentences to show that the proposition is true. Months of the Year 1. June, July, and August are the best months of the year. 2. These are the months that most people go on vacation. 3. For most students, there is no school. 4. The weather during these months is very hot. 5. People go to places where they can cool off like pools, water parks, lakes, and even the ocean. 54 words Proposition and support:YesNo Explain your answer:________________________________________________________________________________________ Recycle 1. It is important to recycle 1 as much as possible. 2. There are too many things going into the trash that could be recycled. 3. Things such as plastic bottles, soda cans, paper, glass, and tires can be recycled and made into other items. 4. Plastic bottles can be made into T-shirts. 5. Glass can be crushed and used to make tar 2 for the roads. 1 use again 2 a black and sticky liquid used to make roads 60 words Proposition and support:YesNo Explain your answer:________________________________________________________________________________________ This text supports the proposition that June, July, and August are the best months. This text supports the proposition that it is important to recycle as much as possible. It says there are too many things going into the trash and lists things that can be recycled instead of thrown away. Identify proposition and support patterns in text. Step #1: Read the text carefully. Step #2: Circle the proposition, or opinion of the writer, if any. Step #3: Underline the sentences that support the proposition, if any. Step #4: Circle yes if the text uses proposition and support text pattern. Circle no if it does not. Step #5: Explain your answer using complete sentences.

13. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2011 All rights reserved. Comments? feedback@dataworks-ed.com 4th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.1 (1Q) Identify structural patterns found in informational text (e.g., compare and contrast, cause and effect, sequential or chronological order, proposition and support) to strengthen comprehension. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. Periodic Review 3 Name _____________________ The proposition and support text pattern is writing that presents a proposition, or opinion. Then, it provides supporting sentences to show that the proposition is true. Games 1. Playing games is a good way to spend free time. 2. Games help to pass the time when the weather is bad or there is nothing else to do. 3. There are many different types of games to play. 4. Children used to play board games like Monopoly ®, Connect Four ®, and Candy Land ®. 5. Now, most children like to play video games. 59 words Proposition and support:YesNo Explain your answer:____________________________________________________________________________________ This text supports the proposition that playing games is a good way to spend free time by saying that games help to pass the time when the weather is bad or there is nothing else to do. Identify proposition and support patterns in text. Goats 1. Goats are very strange animals. 2. Some people call them “the trash cans of the animal world” because they eat trash. 3. Goats really will eat anything. 4. They will eat all types of plants, including ones that have thorns on them. 5. They will even eat paper, plastic, and other things we usually throw away. 52 words Proposition and support:YesNo Explain your answer:_____________________________________________________________________________________ This text supports the proposition that goats are strange animals because they eat everything, including plants with thorns and trash. Step #1: Read the text carefully. Step #2: Circle the proposition, or opinion of the writer, if any. Step #3: Underline the sentences that support the proposition, if any. Step #4: Circle yes if the text uses proposition and support text pattern. Circle no if it does not. Step #5: Explain your answer using complete sentences.

14. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2011 All rights reserved. Comments? feedback@dataworks-ed.com 4th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.1 (1Q) Identify structural patterns found in informational text (e.g., compare and contrast, cause and effect, sequential or chronological order, proposition and support) to strengthen comprehension. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. Periodic Review 3 (continued) The proposition and support text pattern is writing that presents a proposition, or opinion. Then, it provides supporting sentences to show that the proposition is true. Step #1: Read the text carefully. Step #2: Circle the proposition, or opinion of the writer, if any. Step #3: Underline the sentences that support the proposition, if any. Step #4: Circle yes if the text uses proposition and support text pattern. Circle no if it does not. Step #5: Explain your answer using complete sentences. Lizards 1. Lizards are interesting little reptiles. 2. They smell things by sticking their tongues out. 3. It looks like they are licking the air. 4. Sometimes, they try to eat bugs that are too big so they have to spit them out. 5. If lizards are ever attacked from behind, their tails will break off and they can run to safety. 6. Later, their tails actually grow back! 62 words Proposition and support:YesNo Explain your answer:________________________________________________________________________________________ This text supports the proposition that lizards are interesting by saying that they smell things by sticking their tongues out, and their tails can grow back if they break off. Igneous Rocks 1. “Igneous” means made from fire or heat. 2. When rock is in a liquid form inside the earth, it is called magma. 3. When volcanoes erupt 1 the liquid rock, or magma, comes to the earth's surface 2. 4. As the magma loses heat, it cools and crystallizes 3 into an igneous rock. 5. When the magma gets hard inside the crust, it turns into an igneous rock called granite. 6. Most mountains are made of granite. 1 to send out something with force 2 the outside layer 3 hardens into a rock that is crystal or has crystals in it Source: http://rocksforkids.com/RFK/howrocks.html 69 words Identify proposition and support patterns in text. Proposition and support:YesNo Explain your answer: ________________________________________________________________________________________ This text only talks about how igneous rock is made and there is no proposition.