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End of Unit 2 Assessment, Part 1b: Writing Introduction and Conclusion Lesson PlanEnd of Unit 2 Assessment, Part 1b: Writing Introduction and Conclusion Lesson Plan
Publisher
EngageNY
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7th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Duration
2 hrs
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Direct Instruction
Year
2014
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End of Unit 2 Assessment, Part 1b: Writing Introduction and Conclusion

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This End of Unit 2 Assessment, Part 1b: Writing Introduction and Conclusion lesson plan also includes:
  • Full Grade 7 ELA Module 1 (.pdf)
  • Full Grade 7 ELA Module 1 Updates: June 2015 (.pdf)
  • Full Grade 7 ELA Module 1, Unit 2 (.pdf)
  • Grades 6-8 English Language Arts Curriculum Map
  • Grades 6-8 ELA Curriculum: Appendix 1: Teaching Practices and Protocols (.pdf)
  • Grades 6-8 ELA Curriculum: Appendix 2: Graphic Organizers (.zip)
  • Grade 7 ELA Module 1: Unit 2, Lesson 16 (.html)
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Writers continue looking at the rubric for their A Long Walk to Water essays. This time, they analyze the demands for the introduction and conclusion paragraphs. Pupils compare the rubric to the opening and closing of the model essay, and then plan and write their own introduction and conclusion paragraphs.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

explanatory writing, essay writing, direct quotes

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Preface the lesson by discussing the importance of the first and last words a reader sees

Classroom Considerations

  • Lesson 16 of 19 in Grade 7 ELA Module 1, Unit 2
  • Requires completing the lessons in order
  • Suggests one computer per person

Pros

  • Offers tips and ideas to enhance the lesson
  • Lists an agenda with time outline

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RL.7.1 RL.7.2 RL.7.6 W.7.2.b W.7.4

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