Lesson Plan

Informational Essay Planning: Studying the Essay Prompt and Gathering Evidence

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Using a Gathering Evidence note-catcher, readers record evidence in A Mighty Long Way and Little Rock Girl 1957. They then use the evidence to analyze and discuss different mediums with their peers. Lastly, they look at a writing prompt referring to different mediums and dissect each part of the prompt, discussing the demands of the prompt.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Only show one part of the prompt at a time so learners remain focused on the part being discussed
Classroom Considerations
  • Lesson 14 of 20 in Grade 8 ELA Module 3B, Unit 2 playlist
  • Teachers should implement the lessons in order
Pros
  • Includes completed organizers for teacher reference
  • Lists a lesson agenda with times outlined for each section
Cons
  • None
Common Core