Week 1
Lesson 1
narrative writing: introduction and practice | theme:  rainbow fish 
we will begin learning about narrative writing, we will read the book "rainbow fish" as an example, and then we will complete activities relating to the story we read as we practice with narrative writing. 
Lesson 2
narrative writing: writing practice | theme:  ocean animal narrative 
we will be writing narratives using ocean animals as characters. 
 Week 2
Lesson 3
expository writing: introduction and practice | theme: a butterfly's life
we will begin learning about expository writing, we will read the book "a butterfly's life" as an example, and then we will complete activities relating to the story we read as we practice with expository writing.
Lesson 4
expository writing: writing practice | theme: ocean animal research 
we will be practicing expository writing using ocean animal research.
 Week 3
Lesson 5
informative writing: introduction and practice | theme: at the beach
we will begin learning about informative writing, we will read the book "at the beach" as an example, and then we will complete activities relating to the story we read as we practice with informative writing.
Lesson 6
informative writing: writing practice | theme: how to build a sandcastle
we will be practicing informative writing by writing a piece on how to build a sandcastle, with emphasis on adding sensory detail.
 Week 4
Lesson 7
opinion writing: introduction and practice | theme: the perfect pet
we will begin learning about opinion writing, we will read the book "the perfect pet" as an example, and then we will complete activities relating to the story we read as we practice with opinion writing.
Lesson 8
opinion writing: writing practice | theme: swimming in pools vs the ocean 
we will be practicing opinion writing by writing a piece on wether you believe it is better to swim in the ocean or a pool.