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Analyzing Point of View in A Long Walk to Water Lesson PlanAnalyzing Point of View in A Long Walk to Water Lesson Plan
Publisher
EngageNY
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Grade
7th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Duration
45 mins
Instructional Strategies
Collaborative Learning
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Year
2014
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Analyzing Point of View in A Long Walk to Water

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This Analyzing Point of View in A Long Walk to Water lesson plan also includes:
  • Full Grade 7 ELA Module 1 (.pdf)
  • Full Grade 7 ELA Module 1 Updates: June 2015 (.pdf)
  • Full Grade 7 ELA Module 1, Unit 3 (.pdf)
  • Grades 6-8 English Language Arts Curriculum Map
  • Grades 6-8 ELA Curriculum: Appendix 1: Teaching Practices and Protocols (.pdf)
  • Grades 6-8 ELA Curriculum: Appendix 2: Graphic Organizers (.zip)
  • Grade 7 ELA Module 1: Unit 3, Lesson 1 (.html)
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Readers analyze how characters are juxtaposed in Linda Sue Park's novel A Long Walk to Water and discuss their ideas with the class. Then, with a partner, they complete a juxtaposition practice worksheet.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

point of view, literary analysis, juxtaposition, character analysis

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Have small groups brainstorm a list of common juxtapositions

Classroom Considerations

  • Serves as the first of six consecutive lessons from the Grade 7 ELA Module 1, Unit 3 series
  • Requires the Salva/Nya anchor chart from unit two, lesson two

Pros

  • Provides differentiation strategies
  • Includes helpful teaching notes

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RL.7.6

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