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Reading about the Author’s Perspective: Why Do Authors Write about Natural Disasters? Lesson PlanReading about the Author’s Perspective: Why Do Authors Write about Natural Disasters? Lesson Plan
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EngageNY
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5th
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Reading about the Author’s Perspective: Why Do Authors Write about Natural Disasters?

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  • 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 8 (.html)
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It's all about perspective. Scholars view a note from the author in Eight Days. They determine the gist and discuss what they can learn about the author's background based on the note. They then complete a fishbowl activity in which they rotate groups to discuss all of the different perspectives on natural disasters they read in the text.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

discussion skills, group discussions, perspectives

Instructional Ideas

  • Discuss why perspectives about natural disasters may vary (type of disaster, previous experiences, etc.)

Classroom Considerations

  • Lesson eight of nine in Grade 5 ELA Module 4, Unit 2
  • Complete lessons in order

Pros

  • Includes discussion in a variety of groups
  • Contains ways to meet the needs of all pupils

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RL.5.6 SL.5.1.a

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