Combine a lesson on the elderly with grammar instruction. Before viewing a series of provided video clips, class members brainstorm a list of words related to senior citizens and organize these words into categories that correspond with the parts of speech. After viewing the clips, discuss stereotypes and send pupils off to write news reports with a focus on adjectives. Extension ideas are included.

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Pros

• High-quality video clips will capture student attention

Cons

• Class members will need more scaffolding and instruction on how to write a news report than is included here

Common Core

W.9-10.1.a W.9-10.1.d W.9-10.2.a W.9-10.4 SL.9-10.1.a SL.9-10.2