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Mid-Unit Assessment, Part II: Research Task: Comparing and Contrasting Texts

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This Mid-Unit Assessment, Part II: Research Task: Comparing and Contrasting Texts lesson plan also includes:

Full Grade 7 ELA Module 4A (.pdf)
Grade 7 ELA Module 4A Updates: June 2015 (.pdf)
Full Grade 7 ELA Module 4A, Unit 2 (.pdf)
Grade 7 ELA Module 4A, Unit 2, Lesson 12 (.html)
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When it comes to comparing texts, it's apples to oranges. As part two of the mid-unit assessment, learners compare and contrast two texts about the Internet and brain health. While reading, scholars use a Venn diagram to compare two authors' use of evidence.

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Concepts

Research, compare and contrast texts, evaluating sources, paraphrasing, textual evidence, supporting evidence

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english language arts

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Provide highlighters, sticky notes, and other tools for annotating the text

Classroom Considerations

Lesson 12 of 19 from the consecutive Grade 7 ELA Module 4A, Unit 2 series
Some students may need additional time to complete the assessment

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Provides a rubric and answer key to assist with grading
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