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Performance Task: Readers Theater Second Rehearsal and Performance Lesson PlanPerformance Task: Readers Theater Second Rehearsal and Performance Lesson Plan
Publisher
EngageNY
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Grade
5th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
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Collaborative Learning
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Year
2014
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Performance Task: Readers Theater Second Rehearsal and Performance

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This Performance Task: Readers Theater Second Rehearsal and Performance lesson plan also includes:
  • Full Grade 5 ELA Module 1 (.pdf)
  • Full Grade 5 ELA Module 1 Updates: June 2014 (.pdf)
  • Full Grade 5 ELA Module 1 Updates: June 2015 (.pdf)
  • Full Grade 5 ELA Module 1, Unit 3 (.pdf)
  • Grade 5 ELA Module 1: Unit 3, Lesson 12 (.html)
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Prepare, practice, perform. Using the resource, actors first revise their conclusions for their readers theater scripts. Then, groups perform their scripts in front of the class, while peers evaluate each performance using a rubric. 

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

reader's theater, esperanza rising, self assessment

Instructional Ideas

  • Provide a model of a completed self-assessment so learners understand the expectations

Classroom Considerations

  • Final lesson from the 12-part Grade 5 ELA Module 1, Unit 3 series
  • Requires students' exit tickets from lesson 10 and copies of scripts for each group member

Pros

  • Provides opportunities for differentiated instruction
  • Includes supporting learning targets

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.5.6

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