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Mid-Unit 2 Assessment: Analyzing a New Narrative about a Natural Disaster, Part I Lesson PlanMid-Unit 2 Assessment: Analyzing a New Narrative about a Natural Disaster, Part I Lesson Plan
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EngageNY
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2014
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Mid-Unit 2 Assessment: Analyzing a New Narrative about a Natural Disaster, Part I

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This Mid-Unit 2 Assessment: Analyzing a New Narrative about a Natural Disaster, Part I lesson plan also includes:
  • Full Grade 5 ELA Module 4 (.pdf)
  • Full Grade 5 ELA Module 4 Updates: June 2015 (.pdf)
  • Full Grade 5 ELA Module 4, Unit 2 (.pdf)
  • Grade 5 ELA Module 4: Unit 2, Lesson 6 (.html)
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Scholars complete a mid-unit assessment by analyzing a narrative text, In the Middle of the Storm. Learners determine the gist of the text, identify synonyms, make inferences, and answer text-dependent questions to demonstrate understanding. 

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

inferences, making inferences, figurative language

Instructional Ideas

  • After the assessment, ask all pupils to tell of any natural disasters they have experienced

Classroom Considerations

  • Lesson six of nine in Grade 5 ELA Module 4, Unit 2
  • Must complete lessons in order
  • Mark copies of Part 2 for scholars who finish early

Pros

  • Includes an answer key
  • Lists suggestions for meeting the needs of struggling readers

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RL.5.1 RL.5.7 L.5.5.a

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