Scholars discover how working in a textile mill in the nineteenth century affected the title character from Katherine Paterson's novel, Lyddie. Partners analyze quotes from the novel and then add evidence and questions about working conditions to an anchor chart.

Concepts

working conditions, plot, setting, characters, novels

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Instruct small groups to discuss modern working conditions around the world

Classroom Considerations

• Lesson six of 20 from the Grade 7 ELA Module 2a, Unit 1 series
• Before teaching, find an image of a power loom to share with students

Pros

• Offers helpful strategies for meeting the needs of all learners
• Includes comprehensive teaching notes

Cons

• None

Common Core

RL.7.1 RL.7.3 SL.7.1.a SL.7.1.b SL.7.1.c SL.7.1.d SL.7.2 L.7.4.a L.7.5.a