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Analyzing the Author’s Perspective: “The Shakespeare Shakedown” Lesson PlanAnalyzing the Author’s Perspective: “The Shakespeare Shakedown” Lesson Plan
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EngageNY
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Grade
8th
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English Language Arts
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For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
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Collaborative Learning
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Year
2014
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Analyzing the Author’s Perspective: “The Shakespeare Shakedown”

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Simon Schama's article "The Shakespeare Shakedown" allows young writers to see how authors respond to conflicting viewpoints. Class members participate in discussion appointments with five peers to explore the author's point of view.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

informational texts, nonfiction texts, william shakespeare, close reading, text analysis

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Use a timer during discussion appointments to keep pupils on task

Classroom Considerations

  • Prepare chart paper for the Chalk Talk in advance of the lesson
  • Third lesson from the 18-part Grade 8 ELA Module 2B, Unit 1 series

Pros

  • Provides a list of materials, teaching notes, and vocabulary for effective lesson implementation 
  • Includes suggestions for meeting students' needs

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RI.8.6

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