Lesson Plan

Close Reading Excerpt 2: Plantation Life

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Time for a good old fashioned match game! Readers complete an initial, second, and third read of Plantation Life to gain a deep understanding. After close reading the text, scholars practice identifying paraphrasing by matching sentences from the text to paraphrased sentences. 

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Assign sentences for learners to practicing paraphrasing on their own
Classroom Considerations
  • Lesson nine of 15 in Grade 7 ELA Module 3, Unit 1
  • Assumes students complete the lessons in order
Pros
  • Includes close reading guide for teacher reference
  • Offers ideas for meeting the needs of struggling learners
Cons
  • None