Learn to write right. Scholars analyze the model essay Adversity Faced by Townspeople in the Middle Ages. They discuss the essay and make annotations working with an elbow partner. Learners then take another look at the essay using a rubric. 

Concepts

essay structure, essay writing, informational texts

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Use different color highlighters to mark features of the essay that match the rubric

Classroom Considerations

• Lesson 9 of 13 in Grade 6 ELA Module 2B Unit 1
• Requires completing lessons in order
• Review model essay in advance

Pros

• Gives ideas for meeting the needs of struggling learners
• Reviews essay components such as Works Cited

Cons

• None

Common Core

W.6.2.a W.6.2.b W.6.2.c W.6.2.d W.6.2.e W.6.2.f W.6.9.b