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Mid-Unit Assessment: Tracing an Argument in an Article and a Video Lesson PlanMid-Unit Assessment: Tracing an Argument in an Article and a Video Lesson Plan
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EngageNY
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6th
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English Language Arts
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Year
2014
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Mid-Unit Assessment: Tracing an Argument in an Article and a Video

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  • Full Grade 6 ELA Module 4 (.pdf)
  • Full Grade 6 ELA Module 4 Updates: June 2015 (.pdf)
  • Full Grade 6 ELA Module 4, Unit 1 (.pdf)
  • Grade 6 ELA Module 4: Unit 1, Lesson 8 (.html)
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Pesticides—unnecessary pollutants or positive application? Learners watch a video about DDT and read Rachel Carson: Sounding the Alarm on Pollution for their mid-unit assessment. They complete graphic organizers, answer multiple-choice questions, and identify evidence to support claims.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

arguments, evaluating claims, evidence

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Incorporate with science standards about pollution

Classroom Considerations

  • Part eight of 13 in Grade 6 ELA Module 4, Unit 1
  • Must complete lessons in order
  • Requires method for watching video
  • Video used for the assessment is no longer available, but teachers can use other videos on DDT instead

Pros

  • Lists vocabulary to teach along with the lesson
  • Includes an answer key for a mid-unit assessment

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RI.6.8 SL.6.3

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