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Building Background Knowledge: Small-Group Work to Learn More about the History of Wars in Vietnam Lesson PlanBuilding Background Knowledge: Small-Group Work to Learn More about the History of Wars in Vietnam Lesson Plan
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EngageNY
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8th
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English Language Arts
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Duration
45 mins
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2014
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Building Background Knowledge: Small-Group Work to Learn More about the History of Wars in Vietnam

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Scholars take a close look at "The Vietnam Wars." They answer questions and discuss in groups to conclude that the author respects the Vietnamese. They participate in a modified jigsaw discussion and end the exercise with a quick writing task.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

central ideas, word meanings, summaries

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Allow groups to organize thoughts and ideas on chart paper or graphic organizers

Classroom Considerations

  • Lesson seven of 14 in Grade 8 ELA Module 1, Unit 1
  • Complete lessons in order

Pros

  • Includes whole group, small group, and partner work
  • Lists vocabulary to enhance the lesson

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RI.8.2 SL.8.1.a L.8.4.a

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