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Analyzing Interactions: Launching the Unit Lesson PlanAnalyzing Interactions: Launching the Unit Lesson Plan
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EngageNY
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7th
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English Language Arts
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Duration
45 mins
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Year
2014
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Analyzing Interactions: Launching the Unit

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This Analyzing Interactions: Launching the Unit lesson plan also includes:
  • Full Grade 7 ELA Module 4A (.pdf)
  • Grade 7 ELA Module 4A Updates: June 2015 (.pdf)
  • Full Grade 7 ELA Module 4A, Unit 2 (.pdf)
  • Grade 7 ELA Module 4A, Unit 2, Lesson 1 (.html)
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How much screen time is too much? Scholars explore the question as they consider whether the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) should increase its screen time recommendations. With group discussions, close readings, and a jigsaw activity, they decide if the AAP recommendations are sufficient. 

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

evaluating sources, close reading, informational texts

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Have pupils visit the AAP website to browse the organization's various health recommendations

Classroom Considerations

  • First lesson from the Grade 7 ELA Module 4A, Unit 2 series
  • Before teaching, consider how to best group students into triads for Triad Talks

Pros

  • Includes tips for meeting all learners' instructional needs
  • Provides comprehensive teaching notes

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RI.7.3 W.7.8

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