Grade 5 – Unit 4
Canada’s Fresh Water: A Precious Resource
Who protects Canada’s fresh water – and why does it matter to all of us? In this Releasing Writers–inspired unit, students explore why fresh water is a precious resource and learn how federal, provincial, and Indigenous governments work to protect it. Along the way, students practise writing clear compound and complex sentences. This practical, curriculum-aligned cycle is ready to use and supports both strong writing and meaningful learning.
Structured Writing Cycle
Canada’s Fresh Water: A Precious Resource
- Mentor Text – Canada’s Fresh Water: A Precious Resource
- Educator Resource – Structured Writing
- Instructional Slide Deck – Structured Writing
- Instructional Slide Deck – Vocabulary
- Colour Coded and Student Exemplars
- Student Writing Page with Prompt
General Resources
- Learning Through Literacy Grade 5 Overview