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Pupils conduct a close reading of "The Shakespeare Shakedown" by Simon Schama, and identify evidence the author uses to support his claims. Finally, they discuss and answer text-dependent questions before completing a Quick Write about their reading.
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- Pre-teach lesson vocabulary by having students illustrate the meanings of the words anonymous, patron, and bard
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- Lesson two of 18 from the consecutive Grade 8 ELA Module 2B, Unit 1 series
- Requires a document camera or another form of projection
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