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Analyzing a Thematic Concept: The Invisibility of Captives during WWII (Pages 182-188) Lesson PlanAnalyzing a Thematic Concept: The Invisibility of Captives during WWII (Pages 182-188) Lesson Plan
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EngageNY
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8th
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45 mins
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2014
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Analyzing a Thematic Concept: The Invisibility of Captives during WWII (Pages 182-188)

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Readers complete a word web-based on the word dignity. They use their Understanding Invisibility note catcher to discuss how dignity relates to the theme of invisibility. After group discussion comparing invisibility and loss of dignity, scholars complete a Gathering Textual Evidence note catcher to locate evidence from Unbroken to support their ideas.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

literary themes, figurative language, word meanings

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Ask pupils to discuss situations in their world when there may be a loss of dignity

Classroom Considerations

  • Lesson three of 19 in Grade 8 ELA Module 3A, Unit 2
  • Complete lessons and units in order
  • Uses document camera to display graphic organizers

Pros

  • Includes completed note catchers and guides for teacher reference
  • Offers teaching notes to enhance the lesson

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RI.8.2 L.8.5.a

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