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Video and Close Reading: “Developing a Vital Resource for Canadians and the World” Lesson PlanVideo and Close Reading: “Developing a Vital Resource for Canadians and the World” Lesson Plan
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EngageNY
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5th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Duration
1 hr
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Direct Instruction
Year
2014
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Video and Close Reading: “Developing a Vital Resource for Canadians and the World”

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This Video and Close Reading: “Developing a Vital Resource for Canadians and the World” lesson plan also includes:
  • Full Grade 5 ELA Module 3B (.pdf)
  • Full Grade 5 ELA Module 3B Updates: June 2015 (.pdf)
  • Full Grade 5 ELA Module 3B, Unit 2 (.pdf)
  • Grade 5 ELA Module 3B: Unit 2, Lesson 4 (.html)
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Scholars watch Developing a Vital Resource for Canadians and the World to learn about the supplement potash that helps plants grow. They watch the video several times, completing a note catcher to record key ideas along the way. Pupils then read a transcript and answer question about the video.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

word meanings, natural resources, summarizing

Instructional Ideas

  • Create a list of natural resources and their purpose

Classroom Considerations

  • Lesson four of 10 in Grade 5 ELA Module 3B, Unit 2
  • Requires completing lessons in order
  • Uses dictionaries and thesauruses

Pros

  • Includes a completed note catcher for teacher reference
  • Offers a graphic organizer for homework to further learning

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RI.5.1 SL.5.2 L.5.4.a L.5.4.b L.5.4.c L.5.5.c

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