The 20 lessons in the second unit of Module 3b make up a collection that provides eighth-graders with background knowledge of the Little Rock Nine by using the case study, A Mighty Long Way, and the photo essay, Little Rock Girl 1957. Learners also examine the role different mediums had in telling the story. The unit ends with students crafting the first draft of an informational essay.
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English Language Arts, Reading: Informational Text
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revising writing, punctuation, central ideas, word meanings, synonyms, character analysis, character development, text analysis, active voice, passive voice, supporting details, irregular spellings, essay writing, essay organization, supporting evidence, mood, literary themes, evaluating sources, primary source analysis, primary source images, primary sources, multiple sources, media analysis, cross-media analysis, textual evidence, inferences, compare and contrast, compare and contrast texts, verbs, close reading, arguments, evaluating claims
