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All good essays must come to an end. Pupils write the final drafts of their position papers about the best food chain from Michael Pollan's The Omnivore's Dilemma. Next, they share their favorite part of their papers with their partners.
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Instructional Ideas
- Allow partners to peer edit each other's final drafts before submitting them
Classroom Considerations
- Lesson five from the six-part Grade 8 ELA Module 4, Unit 3 series
- Requires the Position Paper Rubric from lesson one
- Ensure students complete their final drafts before the next lesson
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- Offers tips for differentiating instruction
- Includes helpful teaching notes to guide instruction
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