Open Up - Grade 4 - ELA - Module 4 - End of Unit 2 Assessment

The Hope Chest explores several themes. You have read a model essay explaining “Do Something Meaningful” and you wrote an essay about another theme of your choice. In this lesson, you are going to write an essay that explains another of the major themes of the book. Use evidence and examples from the text to support your interpretation.

REMEMBER: A well-written literary essay:

• Clearly states the focus and stays focused throughout the piece

• Uses accurate and relevant examples, details, and quotations to explain thinking

• Has a short introduction and conclusion

• Incorporates quotations from the text, introducing each quote and explaining how the quote relates to the focus of the piece

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

• Cites sources

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

1. Develop a focus statement.

2. Identify two characters from The Hope Chest whose actions show evidence of the theme. Refer to the Themes anchor charts.

3. Plan your literary essay, creating your own graphic organizer if you wish to organize the two pieces of evidence you are using for each character.

4. Write your literary essay.

5. Use the Informational Writing Checklist to revise and edit your writing. Be sure it meets all the criteria.