Lesson Plan

Framing Lyddie’s Decision and Practicing Evidence Based Claims

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Scholars grapple with whether the title character of Katherine Paterson's novel, Lyddie, should sign a petition about working conditions at the factory. They engage in close reading and discussion before adding their thinking about the topic to an anchor chart. 

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Invite partners to discuss strategies that they use when making a tough decision
Classroom Considerations
  • 10th lesson from the 20-part Grade 7 ELA Module 2a, Unit 1 series
  • Set up the Lyddie's Decision anchor chart before instruction
Pros
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Cons
  • None