Elementary ELA Grade 5: Unit 4: The Process of Discovery and the Development of Inventions Distance Learning Packet Week 7
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In this unit, you will gain an understanding of the discovery process by reading about inventions and inventors. You will learn about the contributions of creative thinkers, inventors, and scientists and the impact they had on society. Throughout the unit, you will Unit Overview read texts closely, quote key evidence from the inventors’ lives that led to their discoveries, write evidence-based informational paragraphs that draw details from multiple sources, and compare and contrast the process of discovery from different inventors.
Lines of Inquiry You will study these questions: • What is the difference between an invention and innovation? • How has an invention been developed out of a problem or a need and eventually positively impacted society? • What are some similarities and differences between the process of discovery for different inventors and how have their unique qualities and traits led to successful inventions?
Understandings By the end of this unit, you will understand: • Not all inventors follow the same process of discovery. • Some inventions are accidental and other inventions have been developed on purpose. • Successful inventions impact others and society. • Reading multiple texts about the development of one invention helps to better explain the process of discovery of something else.
Writing Focus Throughout your distance learning experience, you will have many opportunities to develop your writing skills, which are practiced through your evidence-based responses to text-dependent questions, and response to text exit ticket writing. As you work through your writing tasks, you will be able to use student-friendly checklists to support you in reviewing, editing and revising your work.
Culminating Task Choose two different inventors studied in the unit. Use at least two texts to write an essay comparing and contrasting how their inventions impacted society. Support your answer using details and quotes from the text.
Focus Standards Reading Writing Language
RI.5.1 W.5.1 L.5.2 RI.5.2 L.5.3 RI.5.3 L.5.4 RI.5.4 RI.5.9
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Week 7 Overview
Text(s) “Lewis H. Latimer”, Lemelson MIT “Did You Know: Lewis Latimer” Video “Lewis Howard Latimer”, Biography.com (Week 6 text)
Text-Focusing Should Latimer have the same amount of fame for inventing the light bulb as Edison? Why Question or why not?
Content filament, patent, laurel, carbon, prototypical Vocabulary
Daily Sequence Day One Day Two Day Three Day Four
• Content • First Read • Second Read • Mini Lesson Vocabulary • Read and • Reread for • Writing in Respond to Text Comprehension Response to Text • Reread to Gather Information
Day 1: Introduction to the Unit and Content Vocabulary
Objective Today you will continue to explore your topic on the process of discovery and inventions and learn vocabulary words that you will see as you read and write about the process of discovery and inventions.
Directions There are five key vocabulary words that you’ll be using to help you with understand the process of for discovery and inventors in history. Activity 1 £ Read each word aloud and indicate how familiar you are with each word. If you know what the word means, jot it in the open space. £ If you are not familiar with a word, use the vocabulary charts below to find the meaning of the word. Then complete the frayer model found below the vocabulary charts.
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Activity 1 Vocabulary How familiar are you with this word? If you know what the word means, jot the Word meaning here q I know this word and I use it ______filament regularly. q I’ve heard this word, but I don’t ______remember what it means. ______q I’ve never heard this word. ______
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q I know this word and I use it ______patent regularly. q I’ve heard this word, but I don’t ______remember what it means. ______q I’ve never heard this word. ______
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q I know this word and I use it ______laurels regularly. q I’ve heard this word, but I don’t ______remember what it means. ______q I’ve never heard this word. ______
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q I know this word and I use it ______carbon regularly. q I’ve heard this word, but I don’t ______remember what it means. ______q I’ve never heard this word. ______
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q I know this word and I use it ______prototypical regularly. q I’ve heard this word, but I don’t ______remember what it means. ______q I’ve never heard this word. ______
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Vocabulary Chart
Word Picture Simple Definition Example from the Text A single thread or a Latimer created a light filament thin flexible threadlike bulb with a filament object made of the much more durable carbon.
The right to stop other Latimer went on to patent people from making patent a process for or using their efficiently invention manufacturing the carbon filament...
The honor or fame He sold the patent for laurels someone gets for their the "Incandescent acheivement Electric Light Bulb with Carbon Filament" to the United States Electric Company in 1881, but he did not rest on his laurels.
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A gas that traps heat Latimer went on to carbon from the sun and patent a process for stops it from escaping efficiently into space manufacturing the carbon filament (1882) and developed the now familiar threaded socket (though his was wooden) for his improved bulb. Having the same Edison's prototypical prototypical qualities as others in light bulb was lit by a its group glowing, electrified filament made of paper, which unfortunately burnt out rather quickly.
Frayer Vocabulary Charts
Definition Facts/Characteristics
Examples filament Non-Examples
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Definition Facts/Characteristics
Examples patent Non-Examples
Definition Facts/Characteristics
Examples laurels Non-Examples
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Definition Facts/Characteristics
Examples carbon Non-Examples
Definition Facts/Characteristics
Examples prototypical Non-Examples
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Day 2: First Read: Read and Respond to Text
Objective Today you will watch a short video about Lewis Latimer, then read the “Lewis H. Latimer” article to answer questions about the text.
Directions £ Watch Did You Know: Lewis Latimer short video £ Read “Lewis H. Latimer”. £ Answer the questions below using complete sentences and appropriate grammar and punctuation. £ Be sure to cite evidence from the text to support your answers.
Text(s) & Note: You can find a mini lesson supporting today’s learning on the DCPS YouTube channel. Activity Lewis H. Latimer The carbon-filament light bulb
Lewis H. Latimer was born in Chelsea, Massachusetts in 1848. Along with Granville T. Woods, Latimer was one of the first major African American inventors. He first worked as an assistant to Alexander Graham Bell.
Some have claimed that Latimer, not Bell, actually invented the telephone. However, this is unlikely because Latimer often defended Bell's claims to first inventions in court. Later, Latimer became a member of Thomas Edison's elite research team, "Edison's Pioneers." Latimer made his most important scientific contributions here by improving the light bulb that was invented by Edison.
Edison's prototypical light bulb was lit by a glowing, electrified filament made of paper, which unfortunately burnt out rather quickly. Latimer created a light bulb with a filament made of the much more durable carbon. He sold the patent for the "Incandescent Electric Light Bulb with Carbon Filament" to the United States Electric Company in 1881, but he did not rest on his laurels. Latimer went on to patent a process for efficiently manufacturing the carbon filament (1882) and developed the now familiar threaded socket (though his was wooden) for his improved bulb. Moreover, Latimer wrote the first book on electric lighting, "Incandescent Electric Lighting" (1890) and supervised the installation of public electric lights throughout New York, Philadelphia, Montreal, and London.
Latimer's other patented inventions include such diverse items as the first water closet (i.e., toilet) for railroad cars (1874) and a forerunner of the air conditioner (1886). Although today's light bulbs use filaments of tungsten, which lasts even longer than carbon, Latimer will always be remembered for making the widespread use of electric light possible, in public and at home.
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Text Dependent Questions Chunked Text Evidence-Based Responses How does Latimer help Edison? Some have claimed that Latimer, not Bell, actually invented the telephone. However, this is unlikely because Latimer often defended
Bell's claims to first inventions in
court. Later, Latimer became a member of Thomas Edison's elite research team, "Edison's Pioneers." Latimer made his most important scientific contributions here by improving the light bulb that was invented by Edison. Edison's prototypical light bulb was lit by a glowing, electrified filament made of paper, which unfortunately burnt out rather quickly.
Latimer created a light bulb with
a filament made of the much more durable carbon.
Reread the following sentences Edison's prototypical light bulb from the article, “Edison's was lit by a glowing, electrified prototypical light bulb was lit by filament made of paper, which a glowing, electrified filament unfortunately burnt out rather made of paper, which quickly. Latimer created a light
unfortunately burnt out rather bulb with a filament made of
quickly. Latimer created a light the much more durable carbon.
bulb with a filament made of the much more durable carbon”
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What is the meaning of the word prototypical as it is used in the sentence above. Use the clues from the sentences.
This article suggests that He was also involved in the field Latimer created a more durable of incandescent lighting, a light bulb in comparison to particularly competitive field, Thomas Edison’s prototypical working for Hiram Maxim and design. Edison. Latimer's deep
knowledge of both patents and
Why do you think Latimer electrical engineering made
defended Edison’s light bulb Latimer an indispensable design in the Lewis Howard partner to Edison as he Latimer biography? promoted and defended his light bulb design. In 1890, Latimer published a book entitled Incandescent Electric Lighting: A Practical Description of the Edison System. He continued to work as a patent consultant until 1922.
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Day 3: Second Read: Reread for Comprehension/Gather Information
Objective Today you will reread and annotate targeted sections from “Thomas Edison”, “Lewis Howard Latimer” and “Lewis H. Latimer”, articles in order to gather evidence and information that will support you in answering questions about the text.
Directions £ Reread sections of “Thomas Edison”, “Lewis Howard Latimer” and “Lewis H. Latimer” and use the annotation key below to mark up the texts.
£ Using your annotations, answer the questions below with complete sentences and appropriate grammar and punctuation.
£ Be sure to use evidence from the text to support your answers.
Activity Annotation Key
Underline the major points.
Circle any keywords or phrases that are confusing or unknown.
? (Question Mark) shows questions that you have during the reading. Write the question in the margin.
Margin Notes show clarifying statements in the margins.
Text-Dependent Quetsions Chunked Text Evidence-Based Responses
Use details from “Lewis H. Later, Latimer became a Latimer” article, What was member of Thomas Edison's unfair about the lack of elite research team, "Edison's recognition that Lewis Pioneers." Latimer made his received? most important scientific
contributions here by
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improving the light bulb that was invented by Edison.
Edison's prototypical light bulb was lit by a glowing, electrified
filament made of paper, which
unfortunately burnt out rather quickly. Latimer created a light bulb with a filament made of the much more durable carbon.
Using details from both Week 5 "Thomas Edison” article: article, “Thomas Edison” and Edison was also a successful Week 6 article, Lewis Howard manufacturer and businessman Latimer biography, What who was highly skilled at circumstances contributed to marketing his inventions–and
the fame of Edison over himself–to the public.
Latimer? (Why was Edison From 1870 to 1875, Edison
famous and Latimer was not?) worked out of Newark, New Jersey, where he developed What was the power structure telegraph-related products for like in the 1800’s? both Western Union Telegraph Company (then the industry leader) and its rivals.
He built a large estate and research laboratory in West Orange, New Jersey, with facilities including a machine
shop, a library and buildings for
metallurgy, chemistry and woodworking.
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“Lewis Howard Latimer biography”: Latimer was born in Chelsea, Massachusetts, on September 4, 1848. Latimer was the
youngest of four children born
to George and Rebecca Latimer, who had escaped from slavery in Virginia six years before his birth. Captured in Boston and brought to trial as a fugitive, George Latimer was defended by abolitionists Frederick Douglass and William Lloyd Garrison. He was eventually able to purchase his freedom, with the help of a local minister, and began raising a
family with Rebecca in nearby
Chelsea. George disappeared shortly after the Dred Scott decision in 1857, possibly fearing a return to slavery and the South.
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Write a summary of the text highligting key points and ideas addressed in the article and use the focus vocabulary words: pioneer, carbon, filament, and prototypical.
Activity 2 Use the table below to jot information gathered from the following texts: “Thomas Edison”, “Lewis Howard Latimer” and “Lewis H. Latimer.
“Thomas Edison” “Lewis Howard Latimer” Lewis H. Latimer
Before Thomas Edison’s light bulb there Lewis Latimer was a …… Lewis Latimer used Thomas Edison’s was… prototypical lightbulb design to…
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Thomas Edison light bulb was… Lewis Latimer was prompted to…. Lewis Latimer sold…
Thomas Edison was recognize for… Lewis Latimer assisted with… Lewis Latimer wrote…
because….
The power structure during the 1800’s effected Thomas Edison by….
The power structure during the 1800’s effected Lewis Howard Latimer by…
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Day 4: Exit Ticket: Writing in Response to Text
Objective Today you will show what you’ve learned about the process of discovery and the light bulb invention through writing. You will learn about and practice developing a thesis statement, which will help you with developing your introduction paragraph in response to your exit ticket prompt.
Exit Ticket Prompt: Should Latimer have the same amount of fame for inventing the light bulb as Edison? Why or why not?
Directions for q Read the General, Specific, Thesis Formula (GST) below. Activity 1: q Use the formula to practice finding and writing general, specific and thesis statements. Minilesson q Use the for formula to develop an introduction paragraph that includes a thesis statement that expresses the main theme of your writing.
Activity 1 Note: You can find a mini lesson supporting today’s learning on the DCPS YouTube channel.
A thesis statement … • is a statement found in the introduction paragraph that communicates the main theme of the entire piece of writing. • presents the main points of the writing piece, in the order in which they will be addressed.
When developing your thesis statement for your introduction paragraph start with a general statement, then a specific statement, and finally your thesis statement. See a sample statement below.
General, Specific, Thesis Formula
1. First sentence: general statement (G)
2. Second sentence: specific statement (S) 3. Third sentence: thesis statement (T)
Sample Thesis Statement
President’s Day is a holiday honoring past president of the United States. On the third Monday in February, we especially acknowledge two of our greatest
presidents. All Americans should recognize the achievements of George
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Use the sample thesis statement to practice working with general, specific and thesis statements. General Statement:
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Specific Statement: ______
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Thesis Statement: ______
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Now try the statements below: Read the statements. Decide if the statement is general (G), specific (S), or a thesis statement that makes a claim (T).
1. ______However, that self-expression and desire to keep up with their
peers can distract young people from focusing on their studies.
2. ______Throughout modern times, young people and students have
expressed their individuality through their clothes.
3. ______Since school is primarily a place for learning, school uniforms
should be worn because they reduce peer pressure and competition, and they are cost
effective.
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Exit Ticket: Should Latimer have the same amount of fame for inventing the light bulb as Edison? Directions for Why or Why not? Activity 2: Planning Using the evidence, you have gathered, choose one of the Outline Organizers provided on the your Writing next 2 pages.
Be sure to: £ Plan your thesis statement £ Plan your introduction using GST Formula £ Plan your main idea section £ Plan your conclusion
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Activity 2 Option A: Multiple Paragraph Outline (MPO)
Topic: ______Thesis Statement: ______
Main Idea Details
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Option B Introduction
Thesis/Claim - Write an opinion statement about who should have the fame for inventing the incandescent light bulb.
Supporting Idea 1 Supporting Idea 2 Supporting Idea 3
Topic Sentence Topic Sentence Topic Sentence ______
Evidence/Details Evidence/Details Evidence/Details
Conclusion - Restate the thesis/claim.
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Directions Draft your written response on the lined paper provided or using other materials found at home. for Activity 3: Be sure to include the new writing skill you just learned in your work.
Draft and Publish Your Writing
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Use the checklist found below to edit and revise your work.
Fifth Grade Opinion Writing Student Friendly Checklist Purpose: Opinion
q I stated my opinion. q I used evidence that supports my opinion.
Organization (Written Expression)
❏ I introduced my topic clearly. ❏ I wrote my reasons in order, so they make sense to my reader.
Elaboration (Written Expression)
q I chose specific words and details that would make the reader agree with the reasons that support my opinion. q I wrote specific facts and details for each reason to support my opinion.
❏ I connected my reasons together with transitions and linking words such as also, another, because, specifically, and consequently. ❏ I wrote several sentences or a part that concluded my writing.
❏ I wrote a concluding statement or section that restated my opinion.
❏ I wrote an ending that makes the reader agree with my opinion.
Language/Conventions
❏ I used capital letters correctly when writing sentences.
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