5 Paragraph Informational Writing with DBQs

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Course Description:
This self-pace and subscription Language Arts course does not have any live meetings. The course is aligned to the national standards of citing text evidence, argumentative writing, and collaboration and discussion. 

In this 4-week course, learners will use DBQs (document-based questions) to three argument papers. The writing pieces will be shared with the teacher and will be scored with feedback and returned to the learner. 

National Standards:
-RI.5.1, RI.6.1, RI.7.1, RI.8.1, RI.9.1 - Citing Text Evidence
-W.5.1, W.6.1, W.7.1, W.8.1, W.9.1 - Argument Writing
-SL.5.1, SL.6.1, SL.7.1, SL.8.1, SL.9.1 - Collaboration and Discussion

Course Format:
Learners will first build background knowledge on topic before completing the DBQ documents. SDAIE (Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English) strategies are used to help build background knowledge. These strategies are specifically designed for ESL/ELL students, however, all students can benefit from these strategies. The documents will be checked via a lesson video. Learners will use the documents to write either an argument piece. Learners will write three argument pieces during this course. A link to the writing piece will be shared with the teacher for feedback or a grade (if requested before the end of the first week of the course).

The teacher will be available throughout the week via Outschool to answer any questions and give feedback. 

Course Schedule (Subject to Change):

Week 1 (Lessons 1-4):
-Informational Writing Lesson

Week 2 (Lessons 5-8): 
-DBQ and informational paper based around the question: Why does our Hindu-Arabic number system work so well?

Week 3 (Lessons 9-11):
-DBQ and informational paper based around the question: Why is freedom of the press essential to a democracy?

Week 4 (Lessons 12-14):
-DBQ and informational paper based around the question: Why are hurricanes so dangerous?