Week 1
Lesson 1
Can you RACE?
Learn how to use a pattern to start writing. Students will learn the acronym RACE means to restate the question, answer, cite, explain and will demonstrate understanding through examples. 
Lesson 2
Follow a pattern. Step 1
Structure your writing by using a sentence frame to correctly answer a short answer response question. 
 Week 2
Lesson 3
Where did you find the information?
Focus your writing based on where you got the information by using key terms. Students will participate in a reading scavenger hunt to find sentences that direct attention to important information in the text. 
Lesson 4
Follow a pattern. Step 2
Structure your writing by using a sentence starter that explicitly refers to the text as the basis for your answer. 
 Week 3
Lesson 5
How do you know that's right?
Apply key words to organize your writing to demonstrate you're answer is correct. 
Lesson 6
Follow a pattern. Step 3
Combine sentence starters and sentence frames to include provide reasons and proof by using three phrases. 
 Week 4
Lesson 7
Is that true?
Learn how to define new information, and unfamiliar terms. 
Lesson 8
Follow a pattern. Step 4
Use simple expressions to demonstrate expertise by supplying definitions and examples to expound in writing. 
 Week 5
Lesson 9
Venn Diagrams Part 1
Introduction to comparison writing by discussing elements of a Venn Diagram.
Lesson 10
Follow a pattern. Step 5
Demonstrate critical thinking skills by using keywords to write about comparison topics. 
 Week 6
Lesson 11
Venn Diagrams Part 2
Extension to discuss contrast portion of a Venn Diagram 
Lesson 12
Follow a pattern. Step 6
Apply critical analysis techniques to explain contrasting subjects. 
 Week 7
Lesson 13
Can you compare and contrast?
Synthesize learned concepts by making real life application.
Lesson 14
Follow a pattern. Step 7
Write a 3-5 paragraph paper by using compare and contrast key words to organize the information. 
 Week 8
Lesson 15
Timelines
Learn more about how graphic organizers can help with notetaking, and structure an informal writing outline to help get you started. 
Lesson 16
Follow patterns 1-5
By using the patterns learned in steps 1-5, students will be able to apply sequencing skills to write about key historical figures.