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End of Unit 2 Assessment, Part 1: Drafting The Argument Essay Lesson PlanEnd of Unit 2 Assessment, Part 1: Drafting The Argument Essay Lesson Plan
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EngageNY
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Grade
8th
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English Language Arts
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Duration
45 mins
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Year
2015
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End of Unit 2 Assessment, Part 1: Drafting The Argument Essay

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Scholars write the draft of their essays about Atticus's decision to defend Tom Robinson in Harper Lee's novel To Kill a Mockingbird. They support their claims with reasons, details, and quotes from the novel.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

argumentative writing, essay writing, to kill a mockingbird, writing organization

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Allow individuals to access resources from the unit to help draft their essays, including their structured notes, essay planners, and graphic organizers

Classroom Considerations

  • Lesson 13 of the consecutive 16-part Grade 8 ELA Module 2A, Unit 2 series
  • Requires copies of the novel To Kill a Mockingbird

Pros

  • Includes a sample student argument essay for teacher reference
  • Offers tips for meeting the needs of diverse learners 

Cons

  • None

Common Core

W.8.1.a W.8.4 W.8.9.a RL.8.1 RL.8.2 RL.8.3

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