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Blending Informative and Narrative Writing: Transforming Research Notes into Field Journal Entries Lesson PlanBlending Informative and Narrative Writing: Transforming Research Notes into Field Journal Entries Lesson Plan
Publisher
EngageNY
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Grade
5th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
Year
2014
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Blending Informative and Narrative Writing: Transforming Research Notes into Field Journal Entries

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This Blending Informative and Narrative Writing: Transforming Research Notes into Field Journal Entries lesson plan also includes:
  • Full Grade 5 ELA Module 2a (.pdf)
  • Full Grade 5 ELA Module 2a Updates: September 2018 (.pdf)
  • Full Grade 5 ELA Module 2a, Unit 3 (.pdf)
  • Grade 5 ELA Module 2a: Unit 3, Lesson 10 (.html)
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The fabulous four. Scholars learn the four key components for creating an excellent journal entry. They then work to create a journal entry rubric and participate in a mini lesson about organizing and outlining journal entries. 

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

science journals, evidence, textual evidence

Instructional Ideas

  • Carry out a conversation about the difference in the type of writing used in a science journal entry verses a personal journal entry

Classroom Considerations

  • Fits as the 10th lesson of 15 in 5th Grade ELA Module 2a, Unit 3
  • Complete all prior lessons first

Pros

  • Includes rubric ideas for teacher reference
  • Offers teacher notes clarifying the purpose of the lesson

Cons

  • None

Common Core

W.5.2.d W.5.3.d W.5.9.b

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