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Writing an Argument Essay: Analyzing the Model Lesson PlanWriting an Argument Essay: Analyzing the Model Lesson Plan
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EngageNY
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7th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Duration
2 hrs
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2014
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Writing an Argument Essay: Analyzing the Model

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This Writing an Argument Essay: Analyzing the Model lesson plan also includes:
  • Full Grade 7 ELA Module 2b (.pdf)
  • Full Grade 7 ELA Module 2b Updates: June 2015 (.pdf)
  • Full Grade 7 ELA Module 2b, Unit 2 (.pdf)
  • Grade 7 ELA Module 2b: Performance Tasks
  • Grade 7 ELA Module 2b: Unit 2, Lesson 14 (.html)
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Class members analyze the model essay to determine the given claim and the evidence to support it. They use an Analyzing Evidence in the Model Essay sheet to help guide their work. They then begin to analyze the structure of the essay by completing a Analyzing Structure of the Model Essay handout before discussing as a class what was and was not included in the essay.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

essay organization, essay writing, argumentative writing

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • If time becomes an issue, divide the model essay into sections and divide it among groups of pupils

Classroom Considerations

  • Lesson 14 of 19 in Grade 7 ELA Module 2b, Unit 2
  • Order of lessons matters

Pros

  • Includes ideas for meeting the needs of struggling learners
  • Offers completed organizers for teacher reference

Cons

  • None

Common Core

W.7.1.a W.7.1.b W.7.1.c W.7.1.d W.7.1.e W.7.5

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