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Research: Close Read of Text 2 for Each Expert Group Lesson PlanResearch: Close Read of Text 2 for Each Expert Group Lesson Plan
Publisher
EngageNY
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Grade
5th
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English Language Arts
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Duration
45 mins
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Year
2014
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Research: Close Read of Text 2 for Each Expert Group

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This Research: Close Read of Text 2 for Each Expert Group lesson plan also includes:
  • Full Grade 5 ELA Module 3A (.pdf)
  • Full Grade 5 ELA Module 3A Updates: June 2015 (.pdf)
  • Full Grade 5 ELA Module 3A, Unit 3 (.pdf)
  • Grade 5 ELA Module 3A: Unit 3, Lesson 4 (.html)
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Pass the chalk! Pupils participate in a Chalk Talk activity to synthesize information from multiple texts about Roberto Clemente and Althea Gibson. Scholars also read an informational article about one of the athletes, searching for evidence to support their opinions about his or her legacy. 

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

informational texts, textual evidence, opinions, supporting evidence, close reading

Instructional Ideas

  • Provide alternate texts that are slightly below grade level to support English learners 

Classroom Considerations

  • Lesson four from the consecutive 15-part Grade 5 ELA Module 3A, Unit 3 series
  • In advance, post the Chalk Talk charts in separate areas of the classroom 

Pros

  • Includes teaching notes
  • Provides options for differentiated instruction 

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RI.5.1 RI.5.9 W.5.1.a W.5.1.b W.5.7

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