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This Close Reading: Excerpt 3 of “The Digital Revolution and the Adolescent Brain Evolution” lesson plan also includes:
- Full Grade 7 ELA Module 4a (.pdf)
- Grade 7 ELA Module 4a Updates: June 2015 (.pdf)
- Full Grade 7 ELA Module 4a, Unit 1 (.pdf)
- Grade 7 ELA Module 4a, Unit 1, Lesson 7 (.html)
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It's time to level up and discover how video games affect the brain. Pupils explore the topic as they continue reading excerpts from an article about adolescent brain development and the digital revolution. Scholars also participate in a classroom gallery walk, viewing pictures, quotes, and a video about the human brain.
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- Before teaching, invite volunteers to share about their favorite video games
Classroom Considerations
- Seventh lesson from the consecutive 10-part Grade 7 ELA Module 4a, Unit 1 series
- Prepare the gallery walk in advance
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- Provides an answer key
- Includes helpful teaching notes for planning instruction
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