Elementary Library

Unit 6 3-5

Who Would Win? Research

STUDENT OBJECTIVES

I CAN…

Students will read for evidence to use in persuasive opinion writing.

I can write a persuasive paragraph using evidence.

Compelling question: Which animal would win a battle?

RESOURCES & MATERIALS

VOCABULARY

Compare - to look at two or more things and see how they are the same

Choose one: ●​ Any title from the Who Would Win? or Torque Animal Battle series Evidence Organizer (edited for specific read aloud) Who Would Win Animal Battle worksheet Display of animal battle books Pencils Coloring supplies

Contrast - to look at two or more things and see how they are different Opinion - a personal belief, judgment, or viewpoint about something. Fact - a statement that can be proven true or false, based on evidence or reality. Persuade - to convince someone to do or believe something Argument - a way of sharing your opinion or belief and explaining the reasons behind it.

LIBRARY MEDIA STANDARDS Standard 7.2: Select, extract and record information that addresses the information problem, answers guiding questions, and meets evaluation criteria.

CROSS-CURRICULAR INTEGRATIONS USBE English Language Arts Standards

Standard 3.W.4: Conduct short research projects to build knowledge about a topic. a. Recall and gather relevant information from one or more sources and provide brief notes to demonstrate understanding of the topic. b. Interact and collaborate with others throughout the writing process. WELCOME & ACTIVATE BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE Greet students warmly and follow opening procedures to prepare students for learning.

Show a display of animal battle books and ask students if they have read any of them. Ask what they like about this books and how these books work.

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