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Introducing the Performance Task Prompt and Beginning a Visual Representation Lesson PlanIntroducing the Performance Task Prompt and Beginning a Visual Representation Lesson Plan
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EngageNY
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Grade
8th
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English Language Arts
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Duration
45 mins
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Direct Instruction
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Year
2014
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Introducing the Performance Task Prompt and Beginning a Visual Representation

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  • Grade 8 ELA Module 4 Unit 3 Overview (.pdf)
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  • Grade 8 ELA Module 4 Recommended Texts (.pdf)
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  • Grade 8 ELA Module 4 Overview (.pdf)
  • Grade 8 ELA Module 4 Overview (.docx)
  • Grade 8 ELA Module 4 Assessments (.pdf)
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What exactly is a visual representation? Scholars use a think-pair-share to answer questions and record their information on anchor charts. Next, they use what they've learned to create visual representations of their position papers on the best food chain in Michael Pollan's The Omnivore's Dilemma.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

essay writing, opinion writing, food chains, Writing, Persuasive Writing

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Share charts and graphs as real-life examples of visual representations

Classroom Considerations

  • Lesson four of six from the consecutive Grade 8 ELA Module 4, Unit 3 series
  • In advance, prepare a photocopy of each student's first draft 
  • Requires chart paper and markers

Pros

  • Includes teaching notes to guide the lesson
  • Provides strategies for meeting the needs of all learners

Cons

  • None

Common Core

W.8.4

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