Lesson Plan

Author’s Craft: Analyzing Narrative Techniques (Pages 73–113)

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Scholars discuss a reading selection in Unbroken by writing to a partner about text selection. After completing the writing, learners revisit the use of active and passive sentences by reviewing a second Active and Passive Sentences handout. They then analyze sentences from the text and complete their Things Good Writers Do note catcher.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Discuss different reasons for writing and how tone and word choice change based on purpose
Classroom Considerations
  • Lesson 11 in the 13-part playlist Grade 8 ELA Module 3A, Unit 1
  • Complete lessons and units consecutively
Pros
  • Offers teacher notes to help guide the lesson
  • Gives an agenda with assigned times for each activity
Cons
  • None
Common Core