Writing Grade 4 The Writing Process, Modes of Writing (& Formats), 6+1 Traits of Writing (& Focus Lesson)
Unit/ Less
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Mode of Writing
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Format
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Trait
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Focus Lesson
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1.1
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Narrative
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Memoir
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Word Choice
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Voice of Character
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1.2
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Narrative
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Journal Entry
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Sentences
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Transitions
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1.3
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Narrative
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Postcard
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Voice
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Sequence
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1.4
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Narrative
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E-mail Invitation
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Ideas/Focus
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Know Your Purpose
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1.5
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Narrative
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Personal Narrative
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Conventions
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Style
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Unit Test
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Narrative
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Personal Narrative
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2.1
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Expository
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Poem
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Word Choice
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Figurative Language
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2.2
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Expository
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News Story
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Ideas/Focus
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Include Necessary Info.
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2.3
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Expository
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Play Scene
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Organization/Paragraphs
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Visual Details
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2.4
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Expository
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Describe a Job
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Ideas/Focus
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Time-Order Words
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2.5
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Expository
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Explanation
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Organization/Paragraphs
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Writing Good Paragraphs
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Unit Test
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Expository
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How-To Report
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3.1
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Expository
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Description- Place or Event
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Voice
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Use Powerful Verbs
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3.2
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Expository
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Friendly Letter
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Sentences
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Choosing Details
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3.3
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Expository
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Comparison
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Word Choice
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Similes & Metaphors
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3.4
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Expository
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Problem/Solution
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Organization/Paragraphs
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Organization
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3.5
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Imaginative/Expos
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Fantasy
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Conventions
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Dialogue
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Unit Test
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Expository
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Compare/Contrast Essay
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4.1
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Descriptive
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Story About a Discovery
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Sentences
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Good Beginning
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4.2
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Descriptive
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Travel Brochure
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Ideas/Focus
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Sensory Details
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4.3
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Descriptive
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Business Letter
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Voice
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Elaborate
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4.4
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Descriptive
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Feature Story
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Conventions
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Show, Don't Tell
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4.5
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Descriptive
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Plot Summary
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Organization/Paragraph
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Eliminate Wordiness
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Unit Test
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Descriptive
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Story
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5.1
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Persuasive
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Book of Story Review
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Ideas/Focus
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Support Your Opinion
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5.2
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Persuasive
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Editorial
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Word Choice
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Choosing Exact Words
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5.3
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Persuasive
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Interview
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Ideas/Focus
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Focus
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5.4
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Persuasive
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Letter of Acceptance
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Voice
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Know Your Audience
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5.5
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Persuasive
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Write Your Opinion
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Word Choice
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Using Persuasive Words
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Unit Test
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Persuasive
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Persuasive Essay
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6.1
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Expository
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Biography
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Sentences
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Sentence Variety
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6.2
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Expository
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Taking Notes
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Ideas/Focus
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Paraphrase
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6.3
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Expository
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Character Sketch
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Conventions
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Good Conclusions
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6.4
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Expository
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Outlining
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Organize/Paragraphs
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Include Important Details
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6.5
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Expository
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Informational Article
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Sentences
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Topic Sentence
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Expository
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Research Report
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