A 4th-grade lesson where students become 'Purpose Detectives' to identify why authors write specific texts using the PIE (Persuade, Inform, Entertain) framework and text evidence.
A deep dive into descriptive writing where students analyze sensory details, vivid adjectives, and figurative language.
A deep dive into explanatory texts where students identify sequential steps, cause-and-effect relationships, and 'how-to' structures.
A deep dive into entertainment-focused writing where students identify plot elements, character dialogue, and the author's use of humor or suspense.