Level E
Suggested Grade: Fourth Grade
Level E contains over 250 lessons divided into 4 units.
In Unit 1, writing is taught through the content area. Students learn synonyms for emotion words. They also learn how to describe characters and settings for stories. Students provide situations in which figurative language can be appropriately applied. In order to accommodate those students who have not yet mastered the process of writing organized paragraphs, a basic writing unit is included.
In Unit 2, antonyms and synonyms are introduced to replace commonly over-used words. As students continue to master the process of writing, new and elaborated Story Plots are introduced. Pre-written Narrative and Expository essays that focus on different Conventions of writing are provided for students to practice editing.
In Unit 3, the Persuasive style of writing is introduced. Students learn three types of appeals, the format in which to apply Persuasive writing and specific transitional vocabulary needed for this style of writing. Vivid Vocabulary that applies to Persuasive writing is incorporated in dictionary skill activities. Sample Persuasive essays are provided for student editing.
In Unit 4, students experiment with 12 different Styles of Poetry. Definitions, examples and pre-writing activities are included.
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"Teach Me Writing" is a Researched-Based Curriculum that is consistent with the requirements of Title 1.