Heart and Soul: The Story of America and African Americans

Lesson 12
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ELA

Unit 6

4th Grade

Lesson 12 of 25

Objective


Write a multiple-paragraph essay to answer a unit essential question.

Readings and Materials


  • Book: Hand in Hand: Ten Black Men Who Changed America by Andrea Pinkney 

  • Book: Heart and Soul: The Story of America and African Americans by Kadir Nelson 

  • Book: Let It Shine: Stories of Black Women Freedom Fighters by Andrea Davis Pinkney 

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Target Task


Writing Prompt

Write a multiple paragraph essay that answers one of the following unit essential questions: 

  • How have racist ideas and racism shaped the United States’ history and policies? 
  • What are some of the key events in United States history since the 1600s? How did each event impact life for African Americans? 

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Common Core Standards


  • W.4.2 — Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
  • W.4.2.a — Introduce a topic clearly and group related information in paragraphs and sections; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
  • W.4.2.b — Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic.
  • W.4.2.c — Link ideas within categories of information using words and phrases (e.g., another, for example, also, because).
  • W.4.2.d — Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
  • W.4.2.e — Provide a concluding statement or section related to the information or explanation presented

Supporting Standards

L.4.1
L.4.2
L.4.3
W.4.5
W.4.9
W.4.10
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