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Comparing Excerpts from "Atlanta Compromise" and "The Souls of Black Folk" Lesson PlanComparing Excerpts from "Atlanta Compromise" and "The Souls of Black Folk" Lesson Plan
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Comparing Excerpts from "Atlanta Compromise" and "The Souls of Black Folk"

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Scholars analyze two excerpts and compare and contrast the author's points of view. Readers then annotate and determine how word choice supports the points of view. To finish, they participate in accountable talk and transition their thoughts into writing.

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annotation, formal writing, reading accountability

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english language arts

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  • Allow pairs/groups to work at their own pace 

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  • Access requires creating a free account to retrieve some informational material
  • Requires the ability to understand and read informational text

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  • Gives approximate time for each section
  • Includes rubric for consistent grading

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Common Core

RI.8.4 RI.8.6 W.8.2.a

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