Understanding Text Types and George Washington Carver

Melissa·

Text Types

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Grade Level4th Grade

SubjectText Types

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Pre-assessment: Introduce the pre-assessment as something that will help the students learn Have students fill out text-type knowledge questionnaire- liinked here: https://www.thinksrsd.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Text-Type-Terms-Pre-Gr-4.pdf Played video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdz8XTNttdc Read the George Washington Carver passages as a class. Linked here: https://www.thinksrsd.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Grade-4-GWC-Task-2020.pdf and explain prompt: Describe how George Washi

This resource focuses on understanding different text types and how authors share information. It begins with a pre-assessment to gauge prior knowledge about text types, followed by a video to explore various ways of presenting information and storytelling. The resource introduces the important figure of George Washington Carver, encouraging students to read passages about his life and contributions. Students are prompted to describe how Carver overcame challenges and made a difference, employing evidence from the text to support their responses. Additionally, there’s a discussion about writing a gist, or a brief summary, to help condense the main ideas before developing a longer written response. Key elements to include in their writings are outlined, ensuring students articulate their ideas clearly with evidence.