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End of Unit 1 Assessment, Part 1: Drafting the Argumentative Essay Lesson PlanEnd of Unit 1 Assessment, Part 1: Drafting the Argumentative Essay Lesson Plan
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EngageNY
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7th
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English Language Arts
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Duration
45 mins
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Writing
Year
2014
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End of Unit 1 Assessment, Part 1: Drafting the Argumentative Essay

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This End of Unit 1 Assessment, Part 1: Drafting the Argumentative Essay lesson plan also includes:
  • Full Grade 7 ELA Module 2a (.pdf)
  • Full Grade 7 ELA Module 2a Updates: June 2015 (.pdf)
  • Full Grade 7 ELA Module 2a, Unit 1 (.pdf)
  • Grade 7 ELA Module 2a: Unit 1, Lesson 18 (.html)
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Time is of the essence. Pupils spend time completing the first draft of their essays based on Katherine Paterson's novel Lyddie. Using everything they've learned throughout the unit, they craft their arguments about whether Lyddie should sign the petition about unfair working conditions in the mills. 

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

argumentative writing, essay writing, rough drafts

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Gather resources such as anchor charts, notes, and graphic organizers from the unit to help students write their essays
  • Consider allowing scholars to use computers to type their essays to make revisions easier 

Classroom Considerations

  • Lesson 18 from the 20-part Grade 7 ELA Module 2a, Unit 1 series

Pros

  • Offers differentiation strategies
  • Includes a writing rubric to help with grading and feedback 

Cons

  • None

Common Core

W.7.1.a W.7.1.b W.7.1.c W.7.1.d W.7.1.e W.7.4 W.7.9.a

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Generating Reasons: Should Lyddie Sign the Petition?

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Forming Evidence-Based Claims: Should Lyddie Sign the Petition?

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Close Reading to Learn about Lyddie’s Character

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Modeling Entry Task, Reading Notes, and Reading Strategies for Lyddie

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