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This Introducing the Concept of Theme: Survival in A Long Walk to Water (Chapters 1–5) lesson plan also includes:
- Full Grade 7 ELA Module 1 (.pdf)
- Full Grade 7 ELA Module 1 Updates: June 2015 (.pdf)
- Full Grade 7 ELA Module 1, Unit 2 (.pdf)
- Grades 6-8 English Language Arts Curriculum Map
- Scaffolding Instruction for ELLs: Resource Guide for ELA (.pdf)
- Grades 6-8 ELA Curriculum Appendix 1: Protocols and Resources (.zip)
- Grades 6-8 ELA Curriculum Appendix 2: Graphic Organizers (.zip)
- Grade 7 ELA Module 1: Unit 2, Lesson 1 (.html)
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Teach the class how to survive! Scholars work together to learn the meaning of theme and determine the message in A Long Walk to Water. After the class discusses possible ideas, they work to identify one central theme for the text. The class begins completing a Survival Anchor Chart.
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Instructional Ideas
- Ask scholars to define survival and how it can have different meanings in different situations (physically, mentally, emotionally)
Classroom Considerations
- First of 19 consecutive lessons in Grade 7 ELA Module 1, Unit 2
- Students need markers for the activity
Pros
- Offers teaching notes to enhance and guide instruction
- Includes an exit ticket to check for understanding
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- None