Lesson Plan

Comparing Meaning and Tone: The Fall of Saigon in Fiction and Informational Text

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Who's that talking to? Readers listen to a reading of the "Forgotten Ship" transcript and answer questions focusing on word meaning and choice. They complete a chart to track the multiple narrators in the script. For homework, readers prepare for the end-of-unit assessment.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Discuss the meaning, format, and use of a transcript before beginning the lesson
Classroom Considerations
  • Lesson 13 of 14 in Grade 8 ELA Module 1, Unit 1
  • Complete lessons in order
Pros
  • Gives tips for differentiation
  • Includes lesson agenda with time outline
Cons
  • None