4th grade humanities
This week, we will wrap up our unit on the California Gold Rush. Inspired by our visit from author Kate Schatz, learners will read informational articles and explore the lives and contributions of three women (Bernarda Ruiz de Rodriguez, Charley Parkhurst, and Biddy Mason) who lived in California during the Gold Rush. We will also finish reading By The Great Horn Spoon this week.
Learners will transition back into informational writing for their next and final writing unit of the year. Learners will engage in writing an informational piece on a topic of their choice. First, learners will examine informational mentor texts to remind themselves what informational writers do. Next, they will engage in the brainstorming and planning process to choose a topic and map out main ideas and supporting ideas.. Then, learners will begin the drafting process by developing a strong introduction that hooks the reader's attention and highlights the main subtopics of their writing piece.
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