1. Pre-Assessment: CFA: W.4.1b W.4.1a L.4.3a, L.6 L.4.2c W.4.2e W.4.2d
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.1 Opinion Writing
W.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
Edit
Quarter One does not have a performance task.
Pre-Assessment:
Literary: A Proud Flight
Informational: Thomas Alva Edison
CFA:
Literary: Lost on Ellis Island
Informational: Ellis Island: The Hunt for Alois Hanousek
W.4.1b
Target 6a
(stating reasons to support an opinion)
W.4.1a
Target 6b
(organizing a sequence of events)
L.4.3a, L.6
Target 8
(choose words that express an idea)
L.4.2c
Target 9
(compound sentences)
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.2 Informational Writing
W.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
Literary: The Miracle Worker (a play), Helen Keller (poem)
Informational: Helen Keller (biography), “Address to the 1,200 School Children
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.4.2e
Change on assmnt!
Target 3a
( writing a conclusion)
W.4.2d
Target 3b
(using precise academic language and domain specific vocabulary)
L.4.3a, W.4.2d
(choosing words to convey ideas more precisely)
L.4.2a
(capitalization)

2. W.4.3c L.4.1d L.4.3a W.4.3b Pre-Assessment: CFA: W.4.1b L.4.1f W.4.1c
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.3 Narrative Writing
W.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
Edit
Pre-Assessment:
Literary: I Want to be an Archaeologist Someday, Lost Treasure
Informational: 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.4.3c
Target 1a
(use transitional words and
phrases to manage a
sequence of events)
W.4.3b
Target 1b
(using dialogue )
L.4.3a
Target 8
(choosing words for effect)
L.4.1d
Target 9
(order of adjectives)
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.1 Opinion Writing
W.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
Literary: Rainforest Home, Drippy (poem)
Informational: The amazon Rainforest, Experiencing a Rainforest
Literary: Electric Free Day, Power Lesson
Informational: Electricity & Energy, Lights Out!
W.4.1c
Target 3a
(link opinion and reasons using transitional words)
W.4.1b
Target 3b
(revise and identify use of techniques to develop opinion or deleting details that do not support opinion)
(using precise and domain specific vocabulary)
L.4.1f
(recognizing inappropriate fragments or run ons)