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Researching Part 1: Reading for Gist and Gathering Evidence Using the Research Guide

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Full Grade 6 ELA Module 2A (.pdf)
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If only life came with an owner's manual. Pupils assemble with their research teams to discuss which of Steve Jobs' rules to live by most resonates with them. Scholars also read informational texts in pursuit of finding the gist and write summaries of one of the texts.

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Research, informational texts, summarizing, textual evidence, group discussions

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english language arts

Instructional Ideas

Have small groups create posters to illustrate one of Steve Jobs' rules to live by

Classroom Considerations

First installment in the nine-part ELA Module 2A Unit 3 series
Builds upon work from Unit 2

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Provides several tips for meeting students' needs

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