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Introducing Module 2: Working Conditions—Then and Now Lesson PlanIntroducing Module 2: Working Conditions—Then and Now Lesson Plan
Publisher
EngageNY
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7th
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English Language Arts
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Duration
45 mins
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2014
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Introducing Module 2: Working Conditions—Then and Now

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This Introducing Module 2: Working Conditions—Then and Now 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 1 (.html)
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Let's get visual! Scholars embark on a gallery walk around the classroom to view quotes, images, and videos about historical and modern working conditions in various professions. They consider how working conditions have changed over time, capturing their thinking on a class anchor chart. 

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

working conditions, labor unions, compensation, child labor

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Spend ample time pre-teaching and clarifying unfamiliar vocabulary, especially for English learners

Classroom Considerations

  • This is the first of 20 lessons from the Grade 7 ELA Module 2a, Unit 1 series
  • Prior to the lesson, prepare items for the gallery walk and find a picture of a power loom to display

Pros

  • Includes teaching notes, a list of materials, and lesson vocabulary 
  • Provides options for differentiating instruction

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.7.1.c SL.7.1.d SL.7.2

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