Text Based Essay Writing Unit Grades 3-5

If you need to support your students in writing coherent, text based essays, then this is the unit for you! Designed around the expectations of the New York State English Language Arts Exams, this unit helps you to break down the essay question into manageable tasks for your students. It is simple to follow and easy to use with your students.

This unit includes:

-a list of standards addressed within the unit

-a list of how Webb's Depth of Knowledge is applied within the unit

-16 lessons with ideas for modifications

-"A Great Essay is Like a Great Hamburger" Anchor Chart

-"Features of a Text Based Essay" Anchor Chart

-editable essay question template

-sample essay questions

-links to useful websites for additional resources

You can't go wrong with this unit!

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