Connect 3 - PROGRAM SAMPLER

Connect to Writing • A student model introduces students to a variety of writing styles. • Process writing steps guide students to complete and present writing assignments. Student Model A Park for My Neighborhood by Daniel Mora My neighborhood is South Plains. There is no park in my neighborhood now. I think that South Plains needs a park. In my opinion, all neighborhoods need a park. People can exercise in a park. Exercise is important for children. It is important for adults. For example, children can exercise on a playground. Adults can run or walk in a park. Parks bring people together. For example, people can meet their friends at a park. Finally, a park is a good place for plants and animals. For example, the animals can live in the trees. We need a park in South Plains soon. Opinion Text Write About Your Community Opinion texts tell what you think. This kind of writing has: • an opinion, or point of view (I think that / In my opinion,) • reasons and facts that support your opinion • examples that support your opinion (For example,) • a conclusion that summarizes your opinion WRITING STRATEGY Give Reasons for Your Opinion Think about your opinion. What are some reasons for your opinion? Think of an example for each reason. Write an opinion text about something you want to change in your community. Include your opinion and three reasons. Support your opinion with examples. CONNECT TO Writing UNIT 4 160 CON22_3_SE_U04_160-163_CWM.indd 160 30/10/2020 13:43 Plan • Use a graphic organizer to plan your opinion text. Draft • Use your ideas to write a draft. Include: your opinion reasons and facts that support your opinion examples that support your opinion a conclusion that summarizes your opinion Revise A Use the revision checklist to review your draft. B Exchange drafts with a classmate. Give each other suggestions for making your drafts better. C Revise your draft. Edit Use the editing checklist. reason and example #1 reason and example #2 reason and example #3 Opinion Text Editing Checklist I use capitalization correctly. I use punctuation correctly. I use singular and plural nouns correctly. I use common and proper nouns correctly. I use adverbs of time correctly. Revision Checklist I include my opinion in the essay. I include three reasons or facts. I include examples. I include a conclusion. conclusion UNIT 4 161 CON22_3_SE_U04_160-163_CWM.indd 161 30/10/2020 13:43 Big Idea • Students re-visit the Big Idea at the end of the unit and apply their knowledge in a discussion. Before Viewing This is a story about a group of friends. They help each other solve a problem. 1. What tools do people use to clean? 2. What problems do you solve with your friends? 3. How do your classmates help each other? During Viewing Watch the video. Look for answers to these questions. 1. Why do the Dust Buddies come out at the beginning? 2. What is the problem? 3. How do the Dust Buddies solve the problem? After Viewing Answer the questions with a classmate. Share your answers with another pair. 1. Who are the characters? 2. What happens first, next, and last? Retell the story. 3. What do you think the Dust Buddies will do next? USEFUL VOCABULARY buddy / buddies crackers dust maid paper clip plug rescue vacuum cleaner CONNECT TO Media VIEWING STRATEGY Watch for the Problem and Solution Watch for the problem the Dust Buddies have. The solution is how they solve the problem. Dust Buddies UNIT 4 163 CON22_3_SE_U04_160-163_CWM.indd 163 30/10/2020 13:43 Publish A Rewrite a final copy of your opinion text in your best handwriting. You can also use a computer. B Draw one or more pictures to illustrate your opinion text. C Work with a classmate. Read your opinion text aloud to each other. Be sure to read with appropriate expression. D Talk about each other’s story. Tell your classmate: the opinion one reason or fact you remember what you like best BIG Idea People can work together to help their community. What is one way people can work together in their community? Can one person make a change in their community? How? CONNECT TO Writing UNIT 4 162 CON22_3_SE_U04_160-163_CWM.indd 162 30/10/2020 13:43 Connect to Media • Students watch an authentic short film and learn to view media through a critical lens. The authentic short films are available for viewing online. WALK-THROUGH Txiv