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- Full ELA Module 4 (.pdf)
- ELA Module 4 Updates: June 2015 (.pdf)
- Full ELA Module 4, Unit 1 (.pdf)
- Grade 8 ELA Curriculum Map (.pdf)
- Scaffolding Instruction for ELLs: Resource Guide for ELA (.pdf)
- Grades 3-8 ELA Curriculum Appendix 1: Protocols and Resources (.pdf)
- Grades 3-8 ELA Curriculum Appendix 2: Graphic Organizers (.zip)
- Grade 8 ELA Module 4, Unit 1, Lesson 3 (.html)
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Using an Author’s Purpose anchor chart, groups examine a variety of text to determine the author's purpose. They then apply what they have learned to The Omnivore’s Dilemma. In pairs, they discuss what the text is about and why it was written, using an Author’s Purpose graphic organizer to record their thoughts.
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Instructional Ideas
- Ask pupils to rewrite a couple paragraphs of the text using a different author's purpose
Classroom Considerations
- Fits as lesson three of 15 in Grade 8 ELA Module 4, Unit 1
- Requires prior teacher creation of Author’s Purpose anchor chart
Pros
- Includes an Author’s Purpose completed graphic organizer for teacher reference
- Offers ideas for meeting the needs of struggling learners
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