Take your students on a journey to discover the mysterious Tasmanian Tiger (Thylacine) with this comprehensive Grade 4 Module 10 expository writing unit. This resource guides students through the tragic history of this extinct animal, focusing on its physical traits, habitat, and the human actions that led to its disappearance in 1936.

[What’s Included]

Instructional Slides & Success Criteria: Clear learning targets and language objectives designed for seamless classroom delivery.

Tiered Writing Versions (Version 1 & 2): Differentiated essay templates with sentence frames and word choices, specifically built for ELL/ML and Special Education students.

Critical Thinking Prompts (Thoughts 1, 2, & 3): Deep-dive questions about animal curiosity, habitat loss, and modern-day wildlife protection.

Art & Science Integration: A “How to Draw a Tasmanian Tiger” step-by-step guide to engage visual learners and reinforce physical features.

Expository Essay Checklist: A student-friendly checklist to ensure all key components (Introduction, Habitat, Impact, Conclusion) are included.

Professional 4-Point Rubric: Easy-to-use grading tool covering content accuracy, organization, and response quality.

[Key Learning Objectives]

Explain why the Tasmanian tiger became extinct using evidence from the text.

Describe an extinct animal’s appearance, behavior, and habitat.

Analyze and express ideas about human impact on wildlife and environmental protection.

[The Atelier Hwang Difference]
As an NYC educator, I focus on Visual Scaffolding to ensure every student—regardless of their English proficiency—can produce a high-quality, research-based expository essay.