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Close Reading: Excerpt 2 of “The Digital Revolution and the Adolescent Brain Evolution” Lesson PlanClose Reading: Excerpt 2 of “The Digital Revolution and the Adolescent Brain Evolution” Lesson Plan
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EngageNY
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7th
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English Language Arts
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Duration
45 mins
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Direct Instruction
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Year
2014
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Close Reading: Excerpt 2 of “The Digital Revolution and the Adolescent Brain Evolution”

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  • Full Grade 7 ELA Module 4a (.pdf)
  • Grade 7 ELA Module 4a Updates: June 2015 (.pdf)
  • Full Grade 7 ELA Module 4a, Unit 1 (.pdf)
  • Grade 7 ELA Module 4a, Unit 1, Lesson 6 (.html)
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Help scholars comprehend a challenging text. Using the resource, pupils read excerpts from an article about the digital revolution and adolescent brain development. As they read, they answer text-dependent questions and complete a close reading guide to help with comprehension. 

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

main ideas, the brain, informational texts, close reading, nonfiction texts

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Support English learners by using supplemental visual aids and picture books about the brain

Classroom Considerations

  • Lesson six from the 10-part Grade 7 ELA Module 4a, Unit 1 series, and order matters
  • Prepare books for the Book Frenzy in advance

Pros

  • Offers strategies for meeting all students' needs
  • Includes answer keys for easy grading

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RI.7.1 RI.7.10 SL.7.2 L.7.4.a L.7.4.b L.7.4.c L.7.4.d

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