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This Contrasting Evidence: “Water Is Life” and The Big Thirst lesson plan also includes:
- Full Grade 7 ELA Module 4B (.pdf)
- Grade 7 ELA Module 4B Updates: June 2015 (.pdf)
- Full Grade 7 ELA Module 4B, Unit 2 (.pdf)
- Grade 7 ELA Module 4B, Unit 2, Lesson 1 (.html)
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- Graphic Organizer
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Sometimes differing arguments support the same claim. Scholars complete a graphic organizer comparing how two authors support the claim that people need to better manage the world's water supply. Pupils also complete a graphic organizer to identify four different types of evidence as they read the authors' text about water sustainability.
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Instructional Ideas
- Model using a Venn diagram by comparing something simple, such as cats to dogs or summer to winter
Classroom Considerations
- First lesson from the 17-part Grade 7 ELA Module 4B, Unit 2 series
- Requires a copy of the Charles Fishman book The Big Thirst: The Secret Life and Turbulent Future of Water for each student
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- Provides tips for meeting all learners' needs
- Includes helpful teaching notes
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