Lesson Plan

Launching the Performance Task: Thematic Statement and Narrative Prompt

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Scholars think about what message Laura Hillenbrand tries to convey to readers in Unbroken. They begin by sharing their thoughts as thematic statements. After sharing, learners work on explaining their ideas in an Unbroken Thematic Statements handout.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Add to the activity by having readers place their thematic statements (messages) in plastic bottles and share them with others
Classroom Considerations
  • Needs one dictionary per pair of pupils
  • Lesson two of eight in the Grade 8 ELA Module 3A, Unit 3 playlist
Pros
  • Gives an agenda with times assigned to each activity
  • Includes a teacher reference guide
Cons
  • None
Common Core