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Writing an Introduction and Body Paragraph That Support an Opinion: Jackie Robinson’s Role in the Civil Rights Movement Lesson PlanWriting an Introduction and Body Paragraph That Support an Opinion: Jackie Robinson’s Role in the Civil Rights Movement Lesson Plan
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EngageNY
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5th
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English Language Arts
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Duration
1 hr
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Year
2014
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Writing an Introduction and Body Paragraph That Support an Opinion: Jackie Robinson’s Role in the Civil Rights Movement

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This Writing an Introduction and Body Paragraph That Support an Opinion: Jackie Robinson’s Role in the Civil Rights Movement 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 2 (.pdf)
  • Grade 5 ELA Module 3A: Unit 2, Lesson 14 (.html)
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It is all in the introduction. Class members first learn to write an introduction paragraph and body paragraphs to support it. They then work to create a Criteria for Writing Opinion Essays anchor chart. 

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

topic sentences, paragraph writing, paragraph organization

Instructional Ideas

  • Have pupils highlight reasons to support the topic sentence of the model paragraphs in different colors

Classroom Considerations

  • Lesson 14 of 17 in Grade 5 ELA Module 3A, Unit 2
  • Must complete lessons in order

Pros

  • Includes a model paragraph
  • Offers sample criteria for teacher reference

Cons

  • None

Common Core

W.5.1.a W.5.1.b W.5.5 W.5.9.b

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