$5 - $10 5th Grade Writing-Expository Graphic Organizers

Teaching how to write a literary analysis essay citing text evidence for A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle has never been easier! This writing unit with 5 complete essay prompt lessons (argumentative, compare and contrast, expository, narrative, and persuasive) guides students through a step-by-step process of writing a 5-paragraph (or more/less) essay.

The unit includes: argumentative writing graphic organizer, compare and contrast graphic organizer, expository writing graphic organizer, narrative writing graphic organizer, persuasive writing graphic organizer, argumentative rubric, compare and contrast rubric, expository rubric, narrative rubric, persuasive rubric, argumentative writing outline / writing quiz, compare and contrast writing outline / writing quiz, expository writing outline / writing quiz, narrative writing outline / writing quiz, and persuasive writing outline / writing quiz.

All aspects of argument writing, compare and contrast writing, expository writing, narrative writing, and persuasive writing are covered in this resource: brainstorming ideas, developing a thesis statement / plot, introducing supporting evidence, writing hooks and leads, and incorporating the 6 Traits of Writing™.

The videos, slide shows, graphic organizers, worksheets, writing templates, and rubrics allow students to practice and develop their essay writing skills. The writing quizzes reinforce guided note-taking techniques when used in conjunction with the instructional videos. The detailed lesson plans make implementing essay writing easy for teachers.

These lessons can be used in class, assigned for distance learning, or given as independent student work. The instructional videos with writing tutorials and templates can also be presented as whole class instruction or assigned for students to complete at home.

Each resource listed below is included in Google Drive™ and print format.

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This Citing Text Evidence Writing Unit for A Wrinkle in Time includes:

5 Entertaining Instructional Videos with:

• Brainstorming ideas
• Prompt identification and comprehension
• Thesis statement development
• Plot and character development
• Rubric explanation
• How to Write a/an (Argumentative, Compare & Contrast, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive) Essay Tutorial
• How to Write a/an (Argumentative, Compare & Contrast, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive) Essay writing quiz / guided note-taking

5 Detailed Lesson Plans with:

• Common Core State Standards Indicated on Lesson Plan
• Instructional Focus
• Instructional Procedures
• Objectives/Goals
• Direct Instruction
• Guided Practice
• Enrichment
• Differentiation
• ESE Strategies
• ELL Strategies
• I Can Statement
• Essential Question

5 Sets of Worksheets with:

• Prompts
• Brainstorming sections
• Thesis statement development sections
• Plot and character development
• How to Write a/an (Argumentative, Compare & Contrast, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive) Essay Tutorial

5 PowerPoint Presentations with:

• Introduction slide with prompts for argumentative, compare & contrast, expository, narrative, and persuasive prompts
• Brainstorming slide (interactive for students to list and develop ideas)
• Standard and implied thesis development slides
• Plot and character development
• How to Write a/an (Argumentative, Compare & Contrast, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive) Essay Tutorial
• Checklist Slide

5 Essay Rubrics

• (Argumentative, Compare & Contrast, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive)

5 Graphic Organizers

• (Argumentative, Compare & Contrast, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive)

Google Slides™

5 Writing Quizzes

• (Argumentative, Compare & Contrast, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive)

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• 5-paragraph essay rubric for clear expectations
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Perfect For:

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