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Introduction: Writing a Narrative of Adversity Lesson PlanIntroduction: Writing a Narrative of Adversity Lesson Plan
Publisher
EngageNY
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Grade
6th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Duration
45 mins
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Direct Instruction
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Year
2014
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Introduction: Writing a Narrative of Adversity

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This Introduction: Writing a Narrative of Adversity lesson plan also includes:
  • Full Grade 6 ELA Module 2B (.pdf)
  • Full Grade 6 ELA Module 2B Updates: June 2015 (.pdf)
  • Full Grade 6 ELA Module 2B, Unit 3 (.pdf)
  • Grade 6 ELA Module 2B: Unit 3, Lesson 5 (.html)
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A little adversity is good for writing. Scholars review narrative-based monologues and concrete poems and choose which genre to use to express their own theme of adversity. Pupils also consider how to structure their narratives by completing graphic organizers.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

adversity, Narrative Writing, monologues, poetry

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Invite volunteers to share their experiences of overcoming adversity in life

Classroom Considerations

  • Lesson five from the consecutive 10-part Grade 6 ELA Module 2B Unit 3 series
  • Locate and prepare  in advance a video clip of the Coach Boone speech from Remember the Titans

Pros

  • Includes helpful tips for meeting students' instructional needs
  • Provides teaching notes

Cons

  • None

Common Core

W.6.3.a W.6.3.b L.6.1.a L.6.1.b L.6.1.c

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