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Getting the Gist and Paraphrasing: “Rachel Carson: Environmentalist and Writer” Lesson PlanGetting the Gist and Paraphrasing: “Rachel Carson: Environmentalist and Writer” Lesson Plan
Publisher
EngageNY
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Grade
6th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
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Year
2014
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Getting the Gist and Paraphrasing: “Rachel Carson: Environmentalist and Writer”

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This Getting the Gist and Paraphrasing: “Rachel Carson: Environmentalist and Writer” lesson plan also includes:
  • Full Grade 6 ELA Module 4 (.pdf)
  • Full Grade 6 ELA Module 4 Updates: June 2015 (.pdf)
  • Full Grade 6 ELA Module 4, Unit 2 (.pdf)
  • Grade 6 ELA Module 4: Unit 2, Lesson 1 (.html)
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Don't copy me. Scholars prepare to dig in with an introduction to their research folder and a discussion about plagiarism. They then review the meanings of harmful and beneficial and how the words apply to the use of DDT. They finish the lesson by reviewing and answering questions about the the text Rachel Carson: Environmentalist and Writer.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

paraphrasing, research reports, main ideas

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Ask an environmentalist to speak with the class

Classroom Considerations

  • First lesson of 14 in Grade 6 ELA Module 4, Unit 2
  • Complete lessons in order
  • Prepare research folders with resources in advance

Pros

  • Offers an exit ticket to assess learning
  • Includes all materials for resource folder

Cons

  • None

Common Core

W.6.7 W.6.8

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