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What's the difference between a position speech and a position paper? Scholars use a rubric to analyze a model essay about Michael Pollan's food chains to understand what makes them unique. Additionally, pupils create anchor charts detailing the qualities of solid opinion writing.
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- Have students use highlighters to identify critical details from the model position paper
Classroom Considerations
- This is the first of six lessons from the Grade 8 ELA Module 4, Unit 3 series
- Before teaching the lesson, review the model position paper in the supporting documents
- Requires chart paper
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- Includes comprehensive teaching notes
- Provides strategies for lesson differentiation
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