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Analyzing Text Structure: “Teen Slang: What’s, Like, So Wrong with Like?” Lesson PlanAnalyzing Text Structure: “Teen Slang: What’s, Like, So Wrong with Like?” Lesson Plan
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EngageNY
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7th
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English Language Arts
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Duration
2 hrs
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2014
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Analyzing Text Structure: “Teen Slang: What’s, Like, So Wrong with Like?”

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This Analyzing Text Structure: “Teen Slang: What’s, Like, So Wrong with Like?” lesson plan also includes:
  • Full Grade 7 ELA Module 2b (.pdf)
  • Full Grade 7 ELA Module 2b Updates: June 2015 (.pdf)
  • Full Grade 7 ELA Module 2b, Unit 1 (.pdf)
  • Grade 7 ELA Module 2b: Unit 1, Lesson 7 (.html)
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What did you say? Class members read Teen Slang: What’s, Like, So Wrong with Like and make notes in the margin to determine the gist. They then analyze the text to identify claims made and the evidence to support the claims. After  completing Teen Slang: What’s, Like, So Wrong with Like? readers complete a structure anchor chart and record the purpose of the text.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

evaluating claims, evidence, textual evidence

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Create a class debate about using slang and its appropriateness

Classroom Considerations

  • Lesson seven of 10 in Grade 7 ELA Module 2b, Unit 1
  • Complete lessons in order

Pros

  • Lists vocabulary to teach along with the lesson to increase comprehension
  • Offers teaching notes and tips for instruction

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RI.7.2 RI.7.5

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