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Grade 9 ELA Module 2, Unit 2, Lesson 15

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The terrible truth begins in a lesson that focuses on the final act of Sophocles' Oedipus the King. As ninth graders collect evidence that details the origin of Oedipus and how his birth relates to the prophecy everyone tried to avoid,...
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Grade 9 ELA Module 2, Unit 2, Lesson 18

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The punishment must fit the crime, even for a king. Sophocles' Oedipus the King meets its grisly end with a lesson that focuses on the conclusion of the play and Oedipus' self-assigned punishment. Learners connect the symbolism of his...
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Grade 9 ELA Module 2, Unit 2, Lesson 16

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Was Oedipus' destiny determined by fate or by his actions? Using details from the text, ninth graders delve into a critical thinking exercise based on Sophocles' Oedipus the King. Now that Oedipus has learned his true identity, readers...
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Grade 9 ELA Module 2, Unit 2, Lesson 20

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Oedipus' lack of literal and figurative vision does not mean he cannot see his guilt in the terrible fates of Laius, Jocasta, and all the lives touched by prophecy. Conclude a literary analysis unit on Sophocles' Oedipus the King with a...
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Grade 9 ELA Module 2, Unit 2, Lesson 17

For Teachers 9th Standards
As Oedipus the King approaches its tragic conclusion, high schoolers discuss Oedipus' reaction to seeing his wife's body. They also examine how Sophocles structures the scene to contribute to the central idea of his play.
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Grade 9 ELA Module 3, Unit 1, Lesson 7

For Teachers 9th Standards
Sometimes, the movie version of a book can provide additional details about the source material, particularly when the film is thoughtfully directed and well-acted. Ninth graders watch a two-minute clip from the movie Temple Grandin and...
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Grade 9 ELA Module 3, Unit 1, Lesson 9

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Keeping animals relaxed and comfortable has numerous benefits. Explore Temple Grandin's unique perspective on animal behavior with a lesson that concentrates on a central idea within the text. High schoolers prepare for the final...
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Grade 9 ELA Module 3, Unit 1, Lesson 10

For Teachers 9th Standards
Finish your unit on Temple Grandin's Animals in Translation with a two-part written assessment. As ninth graders refer to their notes, annotations, and discussion guides from the first part of the unit, they prepare for a writing prompt...
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Grade 9 ELA Module 3, Unit 1, Lesson 6

For Teachers 9th Standards
Are cattle prods beneficial for herding cattle, or do they cause more harm than good? Investigate Temple Grandin's claim about animal behavior with a lesson plan that focuses on pages 20-23 of the first chapter of her book, Animals in...
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Grade 9 ELA Module 2, Unit 3, Lesson 8

For Teachers 9th Standards
Class members continue reading "How Bernard Madoff Did It" and annotate how the author refines his idea that the Madoff scandal grabbed the attention of a public fascinated with crime stories.
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Grade 9 ELA Module 2, Unit 3, Lesson 9

For Teachers 9th Standards
Are we interested in crime stories because we either identify with the victims or enjoy watching the rich suffer? Do we feel guilty and want someone to take our blame and let us feel innocent? Groups investigate how the author of "How...
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Grade 9 ELA Module 2, Unit 3, Lesson 10

For Teachers 9th Standards
Did Bernie Madoff fit the profile of a Ponzi schemer because, as Diana Henrique contends in an excerpt from her The Wizard of Lies: Bernie Madoff and the Death, he “did not fit the profile of a Ponzi schemer”? Huh? Groups begin their...
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Grade 9 ELA Module 2, Unit 3, Lesson 11

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Who is to blame for Bernie Madoff's crime? Class members look for evidence Diana B. Henriques uses in The Wizard of Lies: Bernie Madoff and the Death of Trust to support her claims that we share the responsibility with Madoff.
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Grade 9 ELA Module 2, Unit 3, Lesson 1

For Teachers 9th Standards
"True-crime stories, murder mysteries, up-to-the-minute online news reports, and (as always) rumor and innuendo grab our attention faster than any call for justice, human rights, or ceasefires." Or so says Walter Mosley in his Newsweek...
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Grade 9 ELA Module 2, Unit 3, Lesson 2

For Teachers 9th Standards
"Everybody is guilty of something." As class members continue their close reading of Walter Mosley's essay, they examine how Mosley develops and supports his central ideas about Western civilization's relationship to guilt.
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Grade 9 ELA Module 2, Unit 3, Lesson 3

For Teachers 9th Standards
"We need forgiveness and someone to blame." True? Class members continue their analysis of the central claims in Walter Mosley's essay and the support he offers for these claims about people's fascination with crime.
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Grade 9 ELA Module 2, Unit 3, Lesson 4

For Teachers 9th Standards
What are the qualities of a strong written response to a prompt? Class members use the provided text analysis rubric to self-assess their responses to their homework assignments to prepare for the mid-unit assessment.
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Grade 9 ELA Module 2, Unit 3, Lesson 7

For Teachers 9th Standards
After viewing an informational video that introduces Bernard Madoff and the concept of a Ponzi scheme, class members begin reading "How Bernard Madoff Did It," Liaquat Ahamed's New York Times book review that explains Madoff's crime, and...
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Grade 9 ELA Module 2, Unit 3, Lesson 6

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As part of a mid-unit assessment, class members exchange their draft of a multi-paragraph essay with a classmate, review their partner's writing using the provided text analysis rubric, and evaluate the strength of evidence, the...
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Grade 9 ELA Module 3, Unit 2, Lesson 5

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Once you find and evaluate your sources, it's time to discern the most helpful information. In a research lesson plan based on questions derived from Temple Grandin's Animals in Translation, practice annotation and taking notes.
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Grade 9 ELA Module 3, Unit 2, Lesson 7

For Teachers 9th Standards
Now that learners have honed their inquiry-based projects down to their strongest few questions, they can conduct independent research. High schoolers pursue answers to their inquiries while assessing sources, establishing a research...
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Grade 9 ELA Module 3, Unit 2, Lesson 6

For Teachers 9th Standards
Having formulated a list of inquiry questions based on a reading of Temple Grandin's Animals in Translation, high schoolers complete a frame tool for their research. They categorize their questions based on preliminary research and trace...
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Grade 9 ELA Module 3, Unit 2, Lesson 1

For Teachers 9th Standards
High schoolers apply sophisticated research skills to an inquiry-based project connected to Temple Grandin's Animals in Translation. Working from the prior unit and the model areas of investigation, including animal intelligence,...
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Grade 9 ELA Module 3, Unit 2, Lesson 2

For Teachers 9th Standards
Focusing on a specific inquiry and area of investigation, ninth graders continue their research projects and portfolios based on Temple Grandin's Animals in Translation and their questions. The activity guides readers through the...

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