How can research help me support my opinion on a topic? ESSENTIAL MEASURABLE LEARNING OBJECTIVES CCSS LEARNING (Anchor Standards/Clusters) CROSSWALK TO STANDARDS GLEs/CLEs PS CCSS ELA Grade Level DOK Compose an opinion piece of writing supported by facts and details. W.1: Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. W.3.A.4.a W.2.A.4.a W.2.A.4.b W.2.B.4.a W.2.C.4.a W.2.C.7.e 1.8 2.1 W.4.1.a W.4.1.b W.4.1.c W.4.1.d 3 2 State an opinion, provide supporting reasons, use transition words, and provide a conclusion in a piece of writing. W.4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience W.2.A.4.a W.2.A.4.b 2.1 W.4.4 3 Plan, revise, edit, and publish an opinion of writing. W.5: Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach. W.1.A.4.a W.1.A.4.b W.1.A.4.c W.1.A.4.d W.1.A.4.e 1.8 2.1 2.2 W.4.5 3 Research the life, significance, and contributions of a famous Missourian. W.7: Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation. W.3.A.4.a 1.1 1.4 2.2 1.2 1.6 1.8 2.1 W.4.7 3
Gather information about the life, significance, and contributions of a famous Missourian W.8: Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, assess the credibility and accuracy of each source, and integrate the information while avoiding plagiarism. 1.2 1.4 1.8 2.1 2.7 4.4 4.7 W.4.8 Support an opinion with and details from an informational text. W.9: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research W.3.A.4.a W.3.A.4.b 1.8 2.1 W.4.9 3 an opinion piece. W.10: Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences. W.1.A.4.a W.1.A.4.b W.1.A.4.c W.1.A.4.d W.1.A.4.e W.2.A.4.a W.2.A.4.b W.3.A.4.a 1.8 2.1 2.2 W.4.10 3 Make and state an opinion based on information read in an informational text. R.1: Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text. R.1.H.4.b R.3.C.4.i 1.5 1.6 3.5 2.4 3.1 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 RI.4.1 3 2 Read and comprehend literary and informational text appropriate for fourth grade. R.10: Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts R.1.D.4.a R.1.D.4.b R.1.H.4.a 1.5 1.6 3.5 RI.4.10 1 3
independently and proficiently Show support of an opinion using reasons and evidence from an informational text. SL.1: Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively R.1.H.4.b 1.5 1.6 3.5 SL.4.1.d 3 Present information on a with supporting details. SL.4: Present information, findings, and supporting evidence such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience R.1.H.4.d 1.5 1.6 3.5 SL.4.4 3 in complete sentences. L.1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking W.2.C.4.b W.1.A.4.c 2.1 1.8 2.1 2.2 L.4.1.f 2 3 Use correct capitalization. L.2: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing W.2.E.4.a W.2.E.4.e 2.2 L.4.2.a L.4.2.d 1 grade-appropriate words correctly. L.2: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing W.2.E.4.a W.2.E.4.e 2.2 L.4.2.a L.4.2.d 1