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 - Grade 6 ELA Module 2A Overview (.pdf)
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 - Grade 6 ELA Module 2A Performance Task (.pdf)
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Begin the writing journey of an evidence-based essay detailing a rule to live by with various activities to familiarize learners with the topic and jump-start brainstorming. First, pupils take part in an in-depth review and discussion of the performance task; then, they practice posing questions and paraphrasing; and finally, exit the lesson plan with their chosen research topic.
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Instructional Ideas
- Assign the homework or in-class discussion questions in the form of a classroom blog post
 - Create a vocabulary wall displaying the words and definitions pupils find in their independent reading book
 - Display Bud's rules to familiarize class members with the ones presented in the book
 
Classroom Considerations
- Scholars should come prepared having read an independent reading book
 - This is the 15th in a series of 17 lesson plans designed to accompany Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis
 - To access required materials from previous lessons, search the Included Materials section
 
Pros
- Teacher notes explain how each activity meets the needs of learners
 - Cooperative learning strategies are incorporated into the lesson
 - The lesson is written clearly and in detail
 
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- None
 
