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End of Unit Assessment: On-Demand Informational Writing: Philo Farnsworth’s Invention of the Television and How It Changed People’s Lives, Part I Lesson PlanEnd of Unit Assessment: On-Demand Informational Writing: Philo Farnsworth’s Invention of the Television and How It Changed People’s Lives, Part I Lesson Plan
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EngageNY
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End of Unit Assessment: On-Demand Informational Writing: Philo Farnsworth’s Invention of the Television and How It Changed People’s Lives, Part I

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  • Full Grade 5 ELA Module 2B (.pdf)
  • Full Grade 5 ELA Module 2B Updates: June 2015 (.pdf)
  • Grade 5 ELA Module 2B: Unit 2, Lesson 12 (.html)
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On-demand isn't just for TV anymore. Writers complete their end of the unit assessment with an on-demand writing task. They read the article Television and answer questions about the gist, vocabulary, and content. They then complete a writing task describing how television changed people's lives.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

word meanings, introductory paragraphs, relationships

Instructional Ideas

  • If time is a factor, complete the writing portion during a different session

Classroom Considerations

  • Lesson 12 of a 13-part 5th Grade ELA Module 2B, Unit 2 playlist
  • Must teach the lessons in order 

Pros

  • Includes an answer key for teacher reference
  • Suggests ideas for meeting the needs of readers who need extra help

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RI.5.3 W.5.2.a L.5.4.a L.5.4.b L.5.4.c

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