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Middle schoolers look closely at Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have a Dream" speech and use a language analysis sheet to determine if King's sentences use active or passive voice. They then move their attention back to A Mighty Long Way to better understand Carlotta's character by looking for events in the text to use as evidence. Pupils continue reading A Mighty Long Way for homework.
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Instructional Ideas
- Set up a debate in which readers determine if passive or active voice is most effective in persuading others
Classroom Considerations
- Fits as the 13th lesson of 20 in the Grade 8 ELA Module 3B, Unit 2 series
- Requires a document camera
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- Includes language analysis teacher guide for reference
- Offers teacher notes and tips for instruction
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