Lesson Plan

Connecting Ideas in Primary and Secondary Sources: What Led to the Attack on Pearl Harbor?

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Let's make some sense of those thoughts! Scholars continue thinking about the different perspectives on Pearl Harbor. They analyze quotes from War in the Pacific, Day of Infamy, and Fourteen-Part Message. Readers tape each quote to chart paper with a related idea and then take a tour around the room to determine if they agree or disagree with the placement of the quotes.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Discuss in more detail each heading written on the chart paper
Classroom Considerations
  • The resource is ninth of 13 in the Grade 8 ELA Module 3A, Unit 1 series
  • Assumes teachers implement the lessons in order
  • Requires chart paper and tape
Pros
  • Includes teaching notes to clarify instruction
  • Suggests ideas for helping struggling learners
Cons
  • None
Common Core