Open Up - Grade 4 - ELA - Module 1 - Mid Unit 2 Assessment

Directions: Throughout Units 1 and 2, you have been reading Love That Dog and thinking about what inspires Jack to write poetry. Now you are going to write an informative paragraph to answer the question: What inspires Jack to write poetry, and where can you see evidence of this in his poetry? Use details from the notes you color-coded in class to explain your thinking. (RL.4.1, RL.4.3, W.4.2a, W.4.2b, W.4.2e, W.4.9a, and W.4.10)

A well-written paragraph:

■ Introduces the book and the author, and briefly explains what the book is about

■ Clearly states a focus about what inspired Jack and stays focused throughout the piece

■ Uses accurate and relevant details and explains how each detail is evidence of what inspired Jack

■ Provides a concluding sentence that restates the focus

■ Follows the rules of writing (spelling, punctuation, and grammar)

While you are working, refer to:

■ the criteria for a well-written paragraph above

■ the What Inspires Jack? note-catcher

Now begin work on your paragraph. Manage your time carefully so that you can:

1. Look over your notes and think about what inspired Jack.

2. Plan the paragraph. Think about what you are going to say.

3. Write the paragraph.

4. Revise your paragraph using the criteria above. Put a check mark next to each of the criteria you have met.