Lesson Plan

Close Reading: Paragraph 1 of “Refugee and Immigrant Children: A Comparison” (from “Refugee Children in Canada: Searching for Identity”)

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What common challenges do refugees and immigrants face? Using the 9th lesson plan from the 20-part Grade 8 ELA Module 1, Unit 2 series, pupils read about the similarities between refugees' and immigrants' adaptation processes. Partners engage in a think-pair-share to discuss how an informational text helps them understand the main character from the novel Inside Out & Back Again.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Have small groups discuss what it means to have a cultural identity
Classroom Considerations
  • Lesson order is important 
  • Provide copies of Thanhha Lai's Inside Out & Back Again 
Pros
  • Offers strategies for differentiation
  • Includes teaching notes for effective lesson implementation
Cons
  • None
Common Core