Lesson Plan

Grade 10 ELA Module 2: Unit 1, Lesson 12

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Sticks and stones may break bones, but words matter. Scholars analyze words in paragraphs from Martin Luther King Jr.'s "Letter from Birmingham Jail." They use new vocabulary words and discuss how King's words develop and support his claims with peers. Readers share questions and answers and respond briefly to a prompt.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Review previous lessons showing the impact and choice of words (such as figurative language)
Classroom Considerations
  • Serves as the 12th in a 20-lesson series
  • Order of lessons matters
Pros
  • Includes instructional techniques such as turn and talk
  • Lists sample responses to better offer feedback
Cons
  • None