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CommonLit Grade 6 • 5-Sentence CER Model • Bilingual Support
Name / Nombre: ____________________
Date / Fecha: __________ Period: ____
5-Sentence Formula: [1] Claim → [2] Evidence 1 → [3] Reasoning 1 → [4] Evidence 2 → [5] Reasoning 2 . | [1] Afirmación → [2] Evidencia 1 → [3] Razonamiento 1 → [4] Evidencia 2 → [5] Razonamiento 2.
1. Claim / Afirmación Sent. 1
Answers the prompt directly.
Responde la pregunta directamente.
2. Evidence / Evidencia Sent. 2 & 4
Two direct quotes from text.
Dos citas directas del texto (" ").
3. Reasoning / Razonamiento Sent. 3 & 5
Explains how quotes prove claim.
Explica cómo las citas prueban la idea.
CommonLit Model / Modelo: "The Scholarship Jacket"
Prompt: How does Marta’s Grandpa contribute to her character development?
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Claim / Afirmación:
Marta’s grandpa contributes to her character development because he helps her see that paying for the scholarship jacket would be wrong.
El abuelo de Marta contribuye a su desarrollo como personaje porque la ayuda a ver que pagar por la chaqueta de beca estaría mal.
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Evidence 1 / Evidencia 1:
When she asks her grandpa for the money, he says, “Then if you pay for it, Marta, it’s not a scholarship jacket, is it?” (19).
Cuando le pide el dinero a su abuelo, él le dice: “Entonces, si pagas por ella, Marta, no es una chaqueta de beca, ¿verdad?” (19).
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Reasoning 1 / Razonamiento 1:
This helps Marta see that the new rules are not right and she tells her principal that she will not pay for the jacket.
Esto ayuda a Marta a ver que las nuevas reglas no son justas y le dice al director que no pagará por la chaqueta.
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Evidence 2 / Evidencia 2:
She explains to her principal, “I know, sir, but he said if I had to pay for it, then it wouldn’t be a scholarship jacket” (27).
Ella le explica al director: “Lo sé, señor, pero él dijo que si tenía que pagar por ella, entonces no sería una chaqueta de beca” (27).
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Reasoning 2 / Razonamiento 2:
This shows that her grandpa helped develop Marta’s character because she sees the importance of being honest and standing up for what is right.
Esto demuestra que su abuelo ayudó a desarrollar el carácter de Marta porque comprende la importancia de ser honesta y defender lo correcto.
Notice the 5 steps: Claim → Evidence 1 → Reasoning 1 → Evidence 2 → Reasoning 2! Ver página 2 para la tarea de hoy (cambio de Marta) →
Bilingual Writer's Toolkit / Herramientas de Escritura
Sentence Starters for Today's Writing Task: Marta's Character Change
Guide • Page 2
Today's Prompt / Pregunta de Hoy:
"Consider Marta’s actions in the story. How does Marta change from the beginning of the story to the end? Support your response with evidence."
"Considera las acciones de Marta. ¿Cómo cambia Marta desde el principio de la historia hasta el final? Apoya tu respuesta con evidencia."
[1] Sentence 1: Claim / Oración 1: Afirmación (Cambio de Marta)
English: From the beginning of the story to the end, Marta changes from ________ to ________ because she learns ________.
Español: Desde el principio hasta el final, Marta cambia de ser ________ a ser ________ porque aprende que ________.
[2] Sentence 2: Evidence 1 (Beginning) / Oración 2: Evidencia 1 (Principio)
English: In the beginning, the text illustrates her feelings when it states, “[Quote]” (Paragraph __).
Español: Al principio, el texto ilustra sus sentimientos cuando afirma: “[Cita]” (Párrafo __).
[3] Sentence 3: Reasoning 1 / Oración 3: Razonamiento 1
English: This quotation proves that at first, Marta was focused on ________ and felt powerless because ________.
Español: Esta cita demuestra que al inicio, Marta se enfocaba en ________ y se sentía impotente porque ________.
[4] Sentence 4: Evidence 2 (End) / Oración 4: Evidencia 2 (Final)
English: However, by the end of the story, Marta demonstrates her change when she says, “[Quote]” (Paragraph __).
Español: Sin embargo, al final, Marta demuestra su cambio cuando dice: “[Cita]” (Párrafo __).
[5] Sentence 5: Reasoning 2 / Oración 5: Razonamiento 2 (Crecimiento)
English: This shows Marta’s character development because she chooses dignity and understands the value of ________.
Español: Esto demuestra el desarrollo de Marta porque elige la dignidad y comprende el valor de ________.
CommonLit Paper Checklist / Lista de Verificación Write on your CommonLit Paper!
[1] Claim: Explains change from start to finish / Explica el cambio de inicio a fin.
[2] Evid. 1: Quote from beginning with (" ") / Cita del principio con comillas.
[3] Reas. 1: Explains beginning feelings / Explica los sentimientos iniciales.
[4] Evid. 2: Quote from end showing dignity / Cita del final que muestra dignidad.
[5] Reas. 2: Explains Marta's character growth / Explica el crecimiento de Marta.
CUPS: Capital letters & periods / Mayúsculas y puntos revisados.
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CommonLit Grade 6 Unit 1 • "The Scholarship Jacket" • Prompt Companion
Name: ___________________________
Date: ____________ Period: _____
Today's Writing Prompt [W.2] CommonLit Task
“Consider Marta’s actions in the story. How does Marta change from the beginning of the story to the end? Support your response with evidence.”
Step 0: Track the Change (Beginning → End)
Beginning of the Story:
How does Marta feel/act at first?
desperate for the jacket afraid cries secretly
End of the Story:
How has Marta grown or matured?
stands up for herself shows dignity proud of principles
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Sentence 1: Claim (Answer How Marta Changes)
Part [1]
Sentence Starter:
From the beginning of the story to the end, Marta changes from being ________ to becoming ________ because she learns ________.
Plan Sentence 1 here:
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Sentence 2: Evidence 1 (Quote from the Beginning)
Part [2]
Sentence Starter:
In the beginning, the text illustrates her feelings when it states, “________” (Paragraph __).
Plan Sentence 2 here:
Turn to Page 2 to draft Reasoning 1, Evidence 2 (End Quote), and Reasoning 2. Page 2 →
Paragraph Architect • Page 2: Explain, Conclude & Write
Name: ___________________________
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Sentence 3: Reasoning 1 (Explain Evidence 1)
Part [3]
Sentence Starter:
This quotation proves that at first, Marta was focused on ________ and felt powerless because ________.
Plan Sentence 3 here:
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Sentence 4: Evidence 2 (Quote from the End)
Part [4]
Sentence Starter:
However, by the end of the story, Marta demonstrates her change when she says to the principal, “________” (Paragraph __).
Plan Sentence 4 here:
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Sentence 5: Reasoning 2 (Explain Marta's Growth)
Part [5]
Sentence Starter:
This shows Marta’s character development because she chooses dignity over a jacket and learns the value of ________.
Plan Sentence 5 here:
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Final Step
Review your 5 planned sentences above. Once they make sense together, copy your complete paragraph directly onto your
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CommonLit Grade 6 • Unit 1 Complete Paragraph Anchor Chart
Name: ___________________________
Date: ____________ Period: _____
CommonLit Complete Paragraph Formula: A strong analytical paragraph has 5 sentences : [1] Claim → [2] Evidence 1 → [3] Reasoning 1 → [4] Evidence 2 → [5] Reasoning 2 .
1 Claim Sentence 1
Clearly answers the writing prompt with your main idea or argument.
Starter: "[Character/Text] contributes to ________ because ________."
2 Evidence Sentences 2 & 4
Two direct quotes from the text with citation numbers in parentheses.
Starter: "When [character] asks..., he says, '[Quote]' (__)."
3 Reasoning Sentences 3 & 5
Explains HOW each piece of evidence supports the claim and develops character.
Starter: "This helps [character] see that... / This shows that..."
CommonLit Exemplar: "The Scholarship Jacket"
Prompt: How does Marta’s Grandpa contribute to her character development?
1
Claim (Answers the Prompt):
Marta’s grandpa contributes to her character development because he helps her see that paying for the scholarship jacket would be wrong.
2
Evidence 1 (Direct Quote + Citation):
When she asks her grandpa for the money, he says, “Then if you pay for it, Marta, it’s not a scholarship jacket, is it?” (19).
3
Reasoning 1 (Explains Evidence 1):
This helps Marta see that the new rules are not right and she tells her principal that she will not pay for the jacket.
4
Evidence 2 (Direct Quote + Citation):
She explains to her principal, “I know, sir, but he said if I had to pay for it, then it wouldn’t be a scholarship jacket” (27).
5
Reasoning 2 (Connects Back to Character Development & Claim):
This shows that her grandpa helped develop Marta’s character because she sees the importance of being honest and standing up for what is right.
Notice the pattern: Claim → Evidence 1 → Reasoning 1 → Evidence 2 → Reasoning 2! See Page 2 for Sentence Frames & Checklist →
Writer's Toolkit • Sentence Frames & Checklist
Targeted tools for drafting each of the 5 sentences
Guide • Page 2
Sentence Starters for Each Part of Your Paragraph
Paragraph Architect Bilingual Worksheet Paragraph Architect / Arquitecto del Párrafo
Bilingual Planning Scaffold • CommonLit Grade 6 Unit 1 • A1 ELL Support
Name / Nombre: ____________________
Date / Fecha: __________ Period: ____
Today's Writing Prompt / Pregunta de Hoy [W.2] CommonLit Task
“Consider Marta’s actions in the story. How does Marta change from the beginning of the story to the end? Support your response with evidence.”
“Considera las acciones de Marta. ¿Cómo cambia Marta desde el principio de la historia hasta el final? Apoya tu respuesta con evidencia.”
Step 0: Track the Change / Paso 0: Registra el Cambio (Principio → Final)
Beginning / Principio:
How Marta feels/acts at first / Cómo se siente:
desperate (desesperada) afraid (con miedo) crying (llora)
End / Final:
How Marta grows / Cómo crece y madura:
stands up (se defiende) proud (orgullosa) dignity (dignidad)
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Sentence 1: Claim / Oración 1: Afirmación
Part [1]
English: From the beginning of the story to the end, Marta changes from ________ to ________ because she learns ________.
Español: Desde el principio hasta el final, Marta cambia de ser ________ a ser ________ porque aprende que ________.
Plan Sentence 1 in English / Escribe tu oración 1 en inglés:
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Sentence 2: Evidence 1 / Oración 2: Evidencia 1 (Principio)
Part [2]
English: In the beginning, the text illustrates her feelings when it states, “________” (Paragraph __).
Español: Al principio, el texto ilustra sus sentimientos cuando afirma: “[Cita]” (Párrafo __).
Plan Sentence 2 in English / Escribe tu oración 2 en inglés:
Turn to Page 2 for Reasoning 1, Evidence 2, and Reasoning 2. Pasa a la Página 2 →
Paragraph Architect • Page 2 / Página 2
Name / Nombre: ____________________
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Sentence 3: Reasoning 1 / Oración 3: Razonamiento 1
Part [3]
English: This quotation proves that at first, Marta was focused on ________ and felt powerless because ________.
Español: Esta cita demuestra que al principio, Marta se enfocaba en ________ y se sentía impotente porque ________.
Plan Sentence 3 in English / Escribe tu oración 3 en inglés:
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Sentence 4: Evidence 2 / Oración 4: Evidencia 2 (Final)
