Lesson Plan

Informational Essay Planning: Essay Rubric and Essay Planner

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Class members dig into the expectations for the end-of-unit assessment for A Mighty Long Way by studying the rubric. The Rubric Criteria strips help pairs of readers look more closely at specific rubric points. They share ideas with the class, briefly review active and passive voice, and begin planning for writing their essays.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Provide examples of writing at each level of the rubric 
Classroom Considerations
  • Serves as the 16th of 20 lessons in the series Grade 8 ELA Module 3B, Unit 2
  • Lessons should be completed in order
Pros
  • Offers teacher notes to aid in teaching the lesson
  • Discusses meeting the needs of struggling learners
Cons
  • None
Common Core