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Analyzing Author’s Point of View: Immediate Aftermath Excerpt of “Comprehending the Calamity" Lesson PlanAnalyzing Author’s Point of View: Immediate Aftermath Excerpt of “Comprehending the Calamity" Lesson Plan
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EngageNY
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6th
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Duration
45 mins
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2014
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Analyzing Author’s Point of View: Immediate Aftermath Excerpt of “Comprehending the Calamity"

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  • Full Grade 6 ELA Module 3A (.pdf)
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  • Full Grade 6 ELA Module 3A, Unit 2 (.pdf)
  • Full Grade 6 ELA Module 3A: Unit 2, Lesson 5 (.html)
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Analyze that! Scholars continue reading and analyzing a primary source about the immediate aftermath of the 1906 San Francisco fire and earthquake. Then, individuals use graphic organizers to identify the author's point of view.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

point of view, author's perspective, informational texts

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Illustrate the concept of point of view by having students rewrite the same story scene from the perspective of different characters

Classroom Considerations

  • Installment five of 14 from the Grade 6 ELA Module 3A, Unit 2 series
  • Second part of a two-lesson cycle

Pros

  • Contains an answer key
  • Offers differentiation tips

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RI.6.6

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