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Grade 4 Writing

36 weekly lessons connected to an illustrated, printable digital textbook.

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Use the 36-week lesson sequence alongside the digital textbook. The book provides lesson explanations, worked examples, practice, instructional illustrations, and a parent answer guide. Reading alone does not record scores or change assignments.

These original lesson companions support parent-led learning. Standards alignment for North Carolina and South Carolina requires separate verification.

All 36 weekly writing lessons

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  1. Week 1

    Complete paragraphs and topic sentences

    I can recognize a model in complete paragraphs and topic sentences and explain my choice.

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  2. Week 2

    Complete paragraphs and topic sentences — Analyze an example

    I can analyze a sample in complete paragraphs and topic sentences and explain my choice.

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  3. Week 3

    Complete paragraphs and topic sentences — Apply with evidence

    I can choose an effective revision in complete paragraphs and topic sentences and explain my choice.

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  4. Week 4

    Complete paragraphs and topic sentences — Demonstrate understanding

    I can evaluate finished writing in complete paragraphs and topic sentences and explain my choice.

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  5. Week 5

    Supporting details and examples

    I can recognize a model in supporting details and examples and explain my choice.

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  6. Week 6

    Supporting details and examples — Analyze an example

    I can analyze a sample in supporting details and examples and explain my choice.

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  7. Week 7

    Supporting details and examples — Apply with evidence

    I can choose an effective revision in supporting details and examples and explain my choice.

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  8. Week 8

    Supporting details and examples — Demonstrate understanding

    I can evaluate finished writing in supporting details and examples and explain my choice.

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  9. Week 9

    Personal narratives and dialogue

    I can recognize a model in personal narratives and dialogue and explain my choice.

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  10. Week 10

    Personal narratives and dialogue — Analyze an example

    I can analyze a sample in personal narratives and dialogue and explain my choice.

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  11. Week 11

    Personal narratives and dialogue — Apply with evidence

    I can choose an effective revision in personal narratives and dialogue and explain my choice.

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  12. Week 12

    Personal narratives and dialogue — Demonstrate understanding

    I can evaluate finished writing in personal narratives and dialogue and explain my choice.

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  13. Week 13

    Opinion paragraphs and reasons

    I can recognize a model in opinion paragraphs and reasons and explain my choice.

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  14. Week 14

    Opinion paragraphs and reasons — Analyze an example

    I can analyze a sample in opinion paragraphs and reasons and explain my choice.

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  15. Week 15

    Opinion paragraphs and reasons — Apply with evidence

    I can choose an effective revision in opinion paragraphs and reasons and explain my choice.

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  16. Week 16

    Opinion paragraphs and reasons — Demonstrate understanding

    I can evaluate finished writing in opinion paragraphs and reasons and explain my choice.

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  17. Week 17

    Informative explanatory writing

    I can recognize a model in informative explanatory writing and explain my choice.

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  18. Week 18

    Informative explanatory writing — Analyze an example

    I can analyze a sample in informative explanatory writing and explain my choice.

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  19. Week 19

    Informative explanatory writing — Apply with evidence

    I can choose an effective revision in informative explanatory writing and explain my choice.

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  20. Week 20

    Informative explanatory writing — Demonstrate understanding

    I can evaluate finished writing in informative explanatory writing and explain my choice.

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  21. Week 21

    Research note taking

    I can recognize a model in research note taking and explain my choice.

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  22. Week 22

    Research note taking — Analyze an example

    I can analyze a sample in research note taking and explain my choice.

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  23. Week 23

    Research note taking — Apply with evidence

    I can choose an effective revision in research note taking and explain my choice.

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  24. Week 24

    Research note taking — Demonstrate understanding

    I can evaluate finished writing in research note taking and explain my choice.

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  25. Week 25

    Organizing essays and transitions

    I can recognize a model in organizing essays and transitions and explain my choice.

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  26. Week 26

    Organizing essays and transitions — Analyze an example

    I can analyze a sample in organizing essays and transitions and explain my choice.

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  27. Week 27

    Organizing essays and transitions — Apply with evidence

    I can choose an effective revision in organizing essays and transitions and explain my choice.

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  28. Week 28

    Organizing essays and transitions — Demonstrate understanding

    I can evaluate finished writing in organizing essays and transitions and explain my choice.

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  29. Week 29

    Revision for clarity and voice

    I can recognize a model in revision for clarity and voice and explain my choice.

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  30. Week 30

    Revision for clarity and voice — Analyze an example

    I can analyze a sample in revision for clarity and voice and explain my choice.

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  31. Week 31

    Revision for clarity and voice — Apply with evidence

    I can choose an effective revision in revision for clarity and voice and explain my choice.

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  32. Week 32

    Revision for clarity and voice — Demonstrate understanding

    I can evaluate finished writing in revision for clarity and voice and explain my choice.

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  33. Week 33

    Publication and presentation

    I can recognize a model in publication and presentation and explain my choice.

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  34. Week 34

    Publication and presentation — Analyze an example

    I can analyze a sample in publication and presentation and explain my choice.

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  35. Week 35

    Publication and presentation — Apply with evidence

    I can choose an effective revision in publication and presentation and explain my choice.

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  36. Week 36

    Publication and presentation — Demonstrate understanding

    I can evaluate finished writing in publication and presentation and explain my choice.

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