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End of Unit 1 Assessment: Analyzing an Interview with a Rainforest Scientist Part 2 and Comparing and Contrasting Texts About Rainforest Biodiversity Lesson PlanEnd of Unit 1 Assessment: Analyzing an Interview with a Rainforest Scientist Part 2 and Comparing and Contrasting Texts About Rainforest Biodiversity Lesson Plan
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EngageNY
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End of Unit 1 Assessment: Analyzing an Interview with a Rainforest Scientist Part 2 and Comparing and Contrasting Texts About Rainforest Biodiversity

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This End of Unit 1 Assessment: Analyzing an Interview with a Rainforest Scientist Part 2 and Comparing and Contrasting Texts About Rainforest Biodiversity lesson plan also includes:
  • Full Grade 5 ELA Module 2a (.pdf)
  • Full Grade 5 ELA Module 2a Updates: September 2018 (.pdf)
  • Full Grade 5 ELA Module 2a, Unit 1 (.pdf)
  • Grade 5 ELA Module 2a: Unit 1, Lesson 9 (.html)
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The end is in sight. Pupils complete an end of unit assessment, analyzing an interview with a rainforest scientist and then comparing and contrasting two informational texts. Next, they complete a self-assessment to reflect on their learning. 

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

informational texts, rainforests, biodiversity, compare and contrast, compare and contrast texts

Instructional Ideas

  • Have learners gather all their unit notes, texts, and other resources for the open-book assessment 

Classroom Considerations

  • Lesson nine of 10 from the Grade 5 ELA Module 2a, Unit 1 series
  • Requires the KWL anchor chart from lesson one

Pros

  • Includes a rubric to score student writing
  • Provides differentiation strategies

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RI.5.1 RI.5.2 RI.5.4 RI.5.5 RI.5.9 W.5.1.b

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