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Grade 10 ELA Module 2: Unit 1, Lesson 17 Lesson PlanGrade 10 ELA Module 2: Unit 1, Lesson 17 Lesson Plan
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EngageNY
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10th
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English Language Arts
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2014
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Grade 10 ELA Module 2: Unit 1, Lesson 17

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Scholars read the final paragraphs written by Martin Luther King Jr. in "Letter from Birmingham Jail." Readers work in groups to discuss King's word choice and point of view by completing graphic organizers. They also respond to a writing prompt to analyze King's use of rhetoric.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

author's perspective, point of view, rhetoric, martin luther king jr.

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Review previous lessons in which learners take a look at rhetoric

Classroom Considerations

  • Lesson is the 17th of 20
  • Includes work in groups and pairs

Pros

  • Gives components of high-quality responses for the writing prompt
  • Uses symbols to identify speaking/responses easily

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RI.9-10.6 W.9-10.9.b SL.9-10.1.a SL.9-10.1.b SL.9-10.1.c SL.9-10.1.d L.9-10.4.a

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