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Finding the Gist of the Immediate Aftermath: Excerpt of “Comprehending the Calamity”

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Full Grade 6 ELA Module 3A (.pdf)
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Full Grade 6 ELA Module 3A, Unit 2 (.pdf)
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Brace for the aftershocks! Scholars read an excerpt from a primary source document about the immediate aftermath of the 1906 San Francisco fire and earthquake. Next, pupils complete an anchor chart, analyzing how the author introduces, illustrates, and elaborates on the calamitous event.

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informational texts, author's perspective, point of view

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english language arts

Instructional Ideas

Have individuals compose a fictional narrative from the perspective of a survivor of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake

Classroom Considerations

Lesson four from the consecutive 14-part Grade 6 ELA Module 3A, Unit 2 series
Serves as the first lesson in a two-lesson cycle

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Provides an answer key
Includes tips for differentiating instruction

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