Writers use the Short Response Graphic Organizer: The Border to learn how to answer short response questions. After completing the organizer, they rotate among classmates conducting peer critiques of their work.

Concepts

text analysis, central ideas, quotations

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Identify a signal to indicate when pupils need to change partners during the peer critique

Classroom Considerations

• Lesson four of 10 in Grade 7 ELA Module 2b, Unit 1
• Complete lessons in order

Pros

• Offers teaching notes and tips for instruction
• Includes ideas for meeting the needs of struggling learners

Cons

• None

Common Core

RI.7.1 W.7.4 SL.7.1.a SL.7.1.c SL.7.1.d