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Close Reading: Focusing on Taking a Stand (Chapter 2 cont.) Lesson PlanClose Reading: Focusing on Taking a Stand (Chapter 2 cont.) Lesson Plan
Publisher
EngageNY
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Grade
8th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
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Collaborative Learning
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Year
2015
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Close Reading: Focusing on Taking a Stand (Chapter 2 cont.)

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  • Grade 8 ELA Module 2A Unit 1 Overview (.pdf)
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  • Grade 8 ELA Module 2A Overview (.pdf)
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  • Grade 8 ELA Module 2A Assessments (.pdf)
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Scholars complete a close read of To Kill a Mockingbird and determine why characters take a stand. They use text-dependent questions and Note-catchers to help guide their thinking. Readers review the Taking a Stand Anchor chart and complete exit tickets to finish their work.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

close reading, word meanings, character analysis

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Review parts of speech before beginning

Classroom Considerations

  • Part 11 of 19 in the Grade 8 ELA Module 2A, Unit 1 playlist
  • Complete lessons in order

Pros

  • Includes a completed close reading guide for teacher reference
  • Offers instructor notes to enhance the lesson

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RL.8.1 L.8.4.a

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