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This Evaluating an Argument: “Is Google Making Us Stupid?” 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 2 (.pdf)
- Grade 7 ELA Module 4A, Unit 2, Lesson 3 (.html)
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Does the Internet negatively affect peoples' brains? Scholars complete a Tracing an Argument note catcher to evaluate the question as they read the text "Is Google Making Us Stupid?" Exploring both sides of the issue, they add their thoughts to a Brain Development anchor chart.
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Instructional Ideas
- As a pre-reading strategy, have small groups discuss the question: What are the pros and cons of Internet use?
Classroom Considerations
- Serves as the third lesson from the 19-part Grade 7 ELA Module 4A, Unit 2 series
- Determine pairs for the closing activity in advance
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- Provides a model anchor chart for teacher reference
- Offers strategies for meeting the needs of all learners
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