It's time to make a claim. Scholars learn what it means to make a claim by first looking at a model analytical mini-essay to determine how the author relayed ideas. Pupils then work with partners to discuss how the author might have planned the essay. They predict what a pre-writing graphic organizer would look like and continue on to complete a theme graphic organizer to compare with the one the author created.

Concepts

essays, myths, literary themes

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Discuss claims and counterclaims

Classroom Considerations

• Lesson 7 of 20 in Grade 6 ELA Module 1, Unit 2
• Order of lessons matter

Pros

• Includes sample completed graphic organizer for teacher reference
• Lists vocabulary to teach along with the lesson

Cons

• None

Common Core

RI.6.5 W.6.2.a W.6.2.b W.6.2.c W.6.2.d W.6.2.e W.6.2.f W.6.5 W.6.9.a W.6.9.b