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Grade 9 ELA Module 3, Unit 2, Lesson 7 Lesson PlanGrade 9 ELA Module 3, Unit 2, Lesson 7 Lesson Plan
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EngageNY
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9th
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English Language Arts
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2014
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Grade 9 ELA Module 3, Unit 2, Lesson 7

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  • Grade # ELA Module 3 Introduction to Research Module for ELA Literacy (.pdf)
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Now that learners have honed their inquiry-based projects down to their strongest few questions, they can conduct independent research. High schoolers pursue answers to their inquiries while assessing sources, establishing a research frame, and annotating details in their chosen texts.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

Research, guided inquiry, evaluating sources, annotation

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Modify the assignment to fit any number of topics or units
  • Use the checklist format to create an online document in research portfolios to share feedback with learners more efficiently
  • Refer to the instructional tips in blue for ways to enhance and extend the lesson

Classroom Considerations

  • Part of a larger unit on inquiry-based learning
  • The first of three exercises within the unit that focuses on conducting independent searches

Pros

  • Provides a checklist for independent searches
  • Scaffolds the research process
  • Aligned to high school Common Core standards for writing, research, and language
  • Requires Internet and or library access

Cons

  • None

Common Core

W.9-10.7 W.9-10.8 L.9-10.4.a L.9-10.4.c L.9-10.4.d

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