Class members continue reading "How Bernard Madoff Did It" and annotate how the author refines his idea that the Madoff scandal grabbed the attention of a public fascinated with crime stories.

Concepts

reading comprehension, main ideas, close reading

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Preview the documentaries Chasing Madoff and In God We Trust to determine if appropriate for those who are interested in learning more about Madoff and his dealings

Classroom Considerations

• The 13-lesson unit, the second in a module of three, builds on the protocols and routines established in the first unit
• The eighth in a series of 13 related resources that examine how authors structure informational text and develop their ideas
• The homework assignment presumes class members have read "True Crime," a core text studied earlier in the unit
• A link to the text is included below

Pros

• The eight-page packet includes a list of the Common Core standards addressed by the lesson, a vocabulary list, discussion questions with model responses, a concluding quick write, and a homework assignment

Cons

• Some readers may need additional support to keep up with their Accountable Independent Reading (AIR) assignment

Common Core

RI.9-10.2 SL.9-10.1.a L.9-10.4.a